tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201343077108877660.post7784015858244254360..comments2023-03-05T06:20:10.516-06:00Comments on Bobtuse Bobservations: Evolutionary Constants & ThingamabobsBob MacNealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10801726652392064788noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201343077108877660.post-26097959331004180302010-06-07T14:53:39.686-05:002010-06-07T14:53:39.686-05:00The designer was probably just conforming to the s...The designer was probably just conforming to the standard XGA resolution 1024x768, a 5:4 ratio. Maybe next they'll come out with the phiPhone; exactly the same but with a display that follows the golden ratio.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080805313376407843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201343077108877660.post-26918010356601482512010-04-05T10:42:54.685-05:002010-04-05T10:42:54.685-05:00Maybe Apple took their inspiration for screen size...Maybe Apple took their inspiration for screen size from the old fashioned piece of note book paper 8.5x11 (Sorry UK - A4 is just wrong); rather than the golden ratio. <br /><br /> 11/8.5 = 1.3<br /> 9.56/7.47 = 1.3<br /><br />Maybe it was inspired by the muse. Does it matter? It is attractive and feels good in the hand (so I'm told), is a wonderful experience (so I'm told); all adds up to a good design.<br /><br />The great thing about a neocortex; it allows one to move faster than evolution.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435527405159930692noreply@blogger.com