This page was originally titled "A little too much time on his hands!" but I thought I would use it as an example on keeping a balance of gif size and quality.

320 X 240 316KB

I reduced this image from 256 colors to 128 colors.  It didn't make too big a difference in the size of the file. 

For those of us on fast connections it won't be a big deal. Most of the world is still running 28.8 so

 you must design for them in mind.

 

160 X 120 92KB

I reduced this image by half. I could have just as easily reduced it by a third but I was trying to make a point which you will see a

 little farther down the page. 

Reducing it by a third would be just as good as this and you will have a slightly larger image.

 Still we must continue...

 

80 X 60 28KB

This is a fine thumb nail size gif. You can still see some detail and it's a great teaser for linking to the larger image. 

Now things get a little silly...

 

40 X 30 10KB

Maybe I should of kept it titled "A little too much time on his hands!" But wait there's more...

 

20 X 15 5KB

You think this is silly? I'm not finished. Johnny show them what they have won!

 

9 X 7  4KB

If you look close enough you can still see me spinning in that chair. But you'll need a magnifying glass! 

If this goes any farther I'll have to seek help.

 

4 X 3 3KB

Does anyone know a good shrink?

 

STILL HUNGRY?