Target Screen Resolution?

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Target Screen Resolution?

Just a quick question...

When designing UI's for Vista, what screen resolution should we target as a minimum. Is it 1024x768 or 1280x1024

I just looked through the Vista UX Guide and wasn't able to find any info on it.

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Target Screen Resolution?

  • hane

    This is really dependant on your user base.  If Microsoft tells you to develop for 1280x1024, but you're developing applications for everyday users, you're going to have a lot of angry customers (since 800x600 is still supported in Vista, and many users, particularly those with poor vision or smaller monitors, will continue to use 800x600).  Similarly, if you're developing a CAD application for a bunch of mechanical engineers, they'll probably be upset if you don't use a 1600x1200 (or larger) screen to its fullest.

    My guideline is always ensure a consumer application is usable at 800x600, and also that critical applications (e.g. virus scanners, recovery software) can be functional in 640x480 (in case of use in safe mode or use of VERY old monitor in recovery situations).

    Hope this helps,
    Josh Lindenmuth

  • ej

    From the Window Management article in UX Guide:

    • Support the minimum Windows Vista screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. Optimize resizable window layouts for a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.

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