The term has been around in the engineering world for 40+ years that I
know of. It really has to do with the shape of the package and its
dimensions.


Peter Duniho wrote:
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("Peter Duniho" wrote)
It's too bad, because I really liked the form-factor of the smaller GPS.
I live in a cave.

I have not seen the term "form-factor" used before.

Sorry...I've seen the term in a variety of industries, but I admit it's
probably not yet part of the common vernacular. It simply means how the
device is packaged, and how that packaging affects the user-interface and
utility of the device.

Basically, I just mean that the smaller GPSs seem "handier". But they don't
perform as well, so I wound up with a larger one anyway.

Pete