One Layout To Bind Them All  Apr 21, 2008 by:   Tim Stanley
Monitor Sizes and Screen Size  The following is a list of screen
sizes that are typically used.  Larger monitors can set their
resolution to sizes in between those listed below.  Browser
window sizes are usually smaller than the screen size.    •
320x240 - mobile CE device size   • 640x480   • 800x600 -
typically smallest screen size in use   • 1024x768   • 1280x1024
• 1680x1050   • 2560x1024 - typically dual monitors at 1280x1024
resolution  The three most common minimum screen sizes in use in
2008 are:    • 800x600   • 1024x768   • 1280x1024  Dave Shea
outlined in The Web Beyond the Desktop some of the complexities
in designing for numerous screen sizes and how to use server
side methods of selectively dishing up style and content.  Best
Size For Design  Monitor size is not screen size. There appear
to be two differing camps in approaching the size limitation for
browser windows.  Some argue that a fluid layout is the most
desirable because as