MY MACBOOK 13" SCREEN, ACTUALLY MEASURES 11.2" ... whats the big scam!?

I have just recieved my new MacBook 13".... Everywhere i look it is boasted that is has a 13" widescreen, and even quotes the laptop itself is 13.3". Not by my meaurements!! Are we being conned. I believe this is false advertising.
Anyone got any suggestions?
Thanks

I have just received my new MacBook 13".... Everywhere i look it is boasted that is has a 13" widescreen, and even quotes the laptop itself is 13.3". Not by my measurements
You are not being conned. You are measuring the screen wrong. All displays are measured on the diagonal. Measure from the lower left corner to the upper right corner and you will see it is 13.3 inches. This is how displays such as TVs and computer monitors have been measured for years.

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