Want legroom and laptop space? Fly a discount airline

In the article "Discounters Win the Legroom Wars" (subscription required) the Wall Street Journal presents the numbers proving  that "as formerly full-service airlines add coach seats to airplanes, discount carriers now offer the most legroom." Bottom line is Jet Blue rear seats are roomiest, and Northwest seats the most cramped.

This chart shows the pitch of regular economy-class seats as described in the article:

"It’s a real problem for the major airlines to expect travelers to pay them more than discount airlines charge, and yet deliver a weaker product." says the WSJ.