Submission + - Why the new 18:9 aspect ratio? (thestar.com.my) 1
wasteoid writes: After years of migrating most electronic displays to the 16:9 aspect ratio, what benefit does the consumer gain from the new 18:9 ratio? Viewing most of the existing content would result in the letterbox bars from the early days of 16:9, and not much content exists in the new ratio. Aside from trying to force everyone to rebuy electronics in a new ratio, which only helps manufacturers make more money, what is the reasoning for this move?
