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Question

why such a large margin around tablet screens

Jul 21, 2013 2:20AM PDT

why is there so much wasted space around tablet screens?

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Answer
Look inside.
Jul 21, 2013 9:01AM PDT

I see connections, batteries, power buttons and more. Doesn't seem wasted to me.
Bob

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tablet screen margins
Jul 22, 2013 3:28AM PDT

the connections battery etc are under the screen the black margin just seems to add bulk

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Or a place for your opposing thumb.
Jul 22, 2013 3:32AM PDT

Let's say you did find an edgeless display. How to hang on without a border.

I'm unsure how much you have been around the electronics industry or what's inside or how design decisions are made. But your newer folk often think they have the answer and if they do, why don't they get it made and sell it?

Bob (first programmed on the GE 210)