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Agenda Automation Questions <br />3) What screen size is deemed optimal for viewing on-line agenda <br />materials? <br />A large screen tends to be optimal for viewing detailed images (such as SAPFO <br />charts, budget spreadsheets and complex GIS maps) and multiple agenda items, while <br />smaller screens such as those on iPads and laptops maybe inadequate for detailed <br />images. However, larger screens limit the portability of devices and can create a <br />visual barrier between elected officials and the public. <br />It may not be practical for you to provide a specific screen size. However, please <br />share your thoughts are on issues of portability, visual intrusiveness, size and screen <br />clarity. <br />If we did a better job of training BOCC members in use of Word and laptops, <br />presumably they could learn to adjust text and screen size to some effect. More <br />comment on this in following answers. Detailed images can still be projected at <br />meetings, as with paper agendas. <br />I think that most materials display fine on a laptop screen. However, not having <br />experience with numerous paperless agendas and not having experienced a wide <br />range of material, I cannot as of yet adequately respond. Again, I think the issue is <br />specific maps and perhaps some charts. I think that printing a few such items would <br />require minimal printing. <br />I am happy with my current 12" screen for most purposes. Easy magnification of <br />some pages with multiple windows accessible would be helpful. <br /> <br />5/10/2011 Orange County Information Technologies Page 4 of 14 <br />