“I bought a 24" monitor. It says 24" everywhere. but then I get the monitor set it up next to my other true* 24" monitor and notice it's smaller. By ALMOST 3 inches. why does it say 24" when it's actually 20.95" wide. false advertising.”
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The 24" measurement is the diagonal distance across the screen, not the width of the screen. If you measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner you will see that the distance is 24". It is also probably a different shape than your other 24" monitor because this monitor is 1920x1200 vs the normal resolution of 1920x1080, so it is a little taller than other 24" monitors. It also might look smaller than your other monitor because this monitor has very small bezels (black plastic part around the screen), so the monitor itself isn't much bigger than the screen. Just some ideas, hope that helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.When they are talking about computer monitors and TV's, they are referring to the diagonal screen size (inside dimension, corner to corner, excluding any trim). Why they decided on this method, who knows. Your measurement of 20.95" wide, sounds about right for a 24" diagonal screen. It sounds like your old monitor is somewhere between 24"-27" diagonal. Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Monitors and TV's are never measured on the wide access; they are always measured on the diagonal.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have not seen this monitor, but by your question you indicate that it is 20.95" wide, not the advertised 24". Screens are measured diagonally, from one bottom corner to the opposite top corner, not from side to side.
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