I agree... my screen is 1280x854, yet I typically surf with my browser window set at about 800px width. I enjoy having a widescreen display because I can display two documents side by side with little trouble... for example: I'll view both a webpage and a css file while designing a website. So even though people have bigger monitors, it doesn't mean that people have "bigger" browsers...

And regarding slashdot not fitting on your pda: try this

Samir: No, not again. I... why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam? I swear to God, one of these days, I just kick this piece of sh-t out the window.

Michael Bolton: You and me both, man. That thing is lucky I'm not armed.

Samir: Piece of sh-t.