16 replies to this topic

[Crane]

Does anyone use 800x600 anymore? Is this a thing of the past or should I still develop my websites to look good in the resolution?

The problem is, if I develop in 800x600 it takes away from what higher resolutions can see. I'd like to just develop for higher resolutions than 800x600.

[the-chad]

well, If you have google analytics (I do) you can tell how many people use it.

For me its 5% of the people that browse my site use 800x600.

Most common out of 37,000 visitors.

1024x768
1280x1024
1152x864

so im guessing 95% of the people that view your site will be pleased.

You can always have a php script check the resolution and display a differnt page for the 800x600.

[Crane]

Good. I think the only people still using 800x600 are people who have old equipment.....

[Lop]

I get very few 800x600 visits. I'd say the above stats are right on with my websites.

[Dan]

It is all about your target audience, obviously a site targeted at the developing world wouldn't have a 1024x768 resolution, but if it is aimed at a more developed audience then I would certainly opt for a higher resolution.

One thing to bear in mind, is that a CSS layout can allow for any size resolution.

[DevilsCharm]

Don't worry about 800 x 600, 1024 x 768 is the most popular. I couldn't remember the whole dimensions, I knew it was 1024 x something, but luckily someone else posted it and my memory was refreshed.

[Jimbo]

I personally would design for 800x600, why would you want to limit your audience unneccesarily. With good use of CSS though it can cater for any screen size.

My mate who is a bit of a technophobe still uses 640x480!!

[Montecarlo]

My stats from a design site.

1024x768 48.69%
800x600 24.00%
1280x1024 22.30%
1152x864 2.05%
Other 0.81%
640x480 0.67%
1600x1200 0.47%
1440x900 0.32%

[Nightracer]

Jonas said:

I still make sure all my sites are compatible with 800x600. I did not do it at first, then I got feedback from Google Analytics, as mentioned above, and the percentage was too high. Look at your site in 800x600 and see if it is bad enough to completely scare those 5% away. If it is, that is too mcuh for me.

There are some basic ways to make sure it fits, and still looks good at larger resolutions. Although I will not be the one mourning the death of 800x600 for sure.

I understand that, makes sense.
The easiest way is just make the site 100% width, that way it will fill ANY screen size!
Thats what I do.

[JacquiiC]

Hey YAWL - This is an interesting thread - I never even considered the question before - Perhaps I'm one of the few left who even view 800x600? LOL - Anyway I think it's all about the web browser really - There's a neat little feature on OPERA that allows the browser to view the page that's designed for any resolution. Maybe the other browser makers will follow suit?

Jacquii.