Best Third Party Browser

pittguy578 · November 29th, 2009, 02:06 AM

One of the reasons I didn't get a Droid is because I want a browser that doesn't automatically download the Mobile versions of web pages-if I am buying a smart phone, I don't want a dumb downed web page, especially if I am in an area that has decent speed.

Which browser is the best? Is there going to be a version of Firefox/Opera for Droid?

krazykrivda · November 29th, 2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pittguy578

One of the reasons I didn't get a Droid is because I want a browser that doesn't automatically download the Mobile versions of web pages-if I am buying a smart phone, I don't want a dumb downed web page, especially if I am in an area that has decent speed.

Which browser is the best? Is there going to be a version of Firefox/Opera for Droid?

I Personally use dolphin browser and thing it is great. Also support mullti touch on droid

alphabets · November 29th, 2009, 04:26 AM

i also downloaded dolphin recently and i love it. and yes, firefox is in the making for android. cant wait for that!

Fadelight · November 29th, 2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alphabets

i also downloaded dolphin recently and i love it. and yes, firefox is in the making for android. cant wait for that!

I am on the edge of my seat waiting for Fennec.

Firefox for mobile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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It is currently available in beta version for Nokia Maemo based N800/N810/N900 devices, and in alpha version for Windows Mobile. Work is underway for Symbian OS based mobile devices,[3] and a version for the Android platform is due to be released soon.

Love the quote right below that about lack of iPhone support, too. I laughed out loud.

EDIT: Added video I found shortly after the post.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/18/fennec-firefox-mobile-shows-off-its-beta/

falcon444 · November 29th, 2009, 10:30 AM

Just downloaded Dolphin 30 minutes ago. Early indications are great. Pages begin to render while loading; multi-touch pinching works great. Easy entering of URLs. .... more to follow.

pastafarian · November 29th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Dolphin rules the roost for now...till something better comes along.

krazykrivda · November 29th, 2009, 11:48 AM

don't forget, skinable, AND cuztomizeable gestures!

avongil · November 29th, 2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pittguy578

One of the reasons I didn't get a Droid is because I want a browser that doesn't automatically download the Mobile versions of web pages-if I am buying a smart phone, I don't want a dumb downed web page, especially if I am in an area that has decent speed.

You can set the user agent switch in Dolphin to Desktop, Android or iPhone...

So setting it to Desktop should do the trick for you.

IMHO, options like this are why one should look into Android over any other platform. The openness of the platform is bringing in new features by storm. (pinch zoom, user agent switching etc...)

lekky · November 29th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Don't forget steel, its kind of in between dolphin and the default browser in terms of functions. If dolphin is overkill, give steel a try.

I actually have both steel and dolphin and use one or the other depending on my mood!

jatitzer · May 29th, 2010, 01:23 AM

Dolphin is awesome and I use it as my default browser, but skyfire is a great browser that I use quite often as well. While we are still waiting on Froyo and flash10.1, skyfire gives us an alternative by playing many flash videos in the browser.

othgar · May 29th, 2010, 02:14 AM

I use Dolphin HD and Xscope. Xscope is much faster but I don't like the bookmark system.

v1nsai · May 29th, 2010, 02:24 AM

I use opera and it's great, I just can't get comfortable in dolphin and xscope is awesome but it feels a little glitch and unfinished

Niir · May 29th, 2010, 03:16 AM

im chucking dolphin HD in as well, its a lovely browser, but bring on firefox!!

Taylored · May 29th, 2010, 10:35 AM

I have tried Opera, Skyfire, and Dolphin. I like Dolphin the best. Skyfire is good, but I prefer Dolphin for now. I cannot understand how people enjoy using Opera... it is fast but annoying in almost every other way.

Tre Lawrence · May 29th, 2010, 10:44 AM

If Opera is anything like it was for BB, I understand the sentiment above.

Will give Dolphin a try.

0sync0 · May 29th, 2010, 11:04 AM

Is there any reason to use Dolphin instead of Dolphin HD?

jonwlewis · May 29th, 2010, 11:20 AM

I would use Dolphin HD. It runs smoother than the original Dolphin. The add ons and themes are great too.

grainysand · May 29th, 2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 0sync0

Is there any reason to use Dolphin instead of Dolphin HD?

Absolutely none. Dolphin HD is superior in every way.

Beerkan · May 29th, 2010, 12:03 PM

Gotta be Dolphin HD.
(for the moment)

0sync0 · May 29th, 2010, 12:15 PM

I was surprised and disappointed the Android browser doesn't sync with Google bookmarks.

I like that Dolphin HD does sync with Google bookmarks. I would like it even better if it supported the labels.

derek533 · May 29th, 2010, 02:04 PM

Anyone know how to sort bookmarks in dolphin HD?

Taylored · May 29th, 2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by derek533

Anyone know how to sort bookmarks in dolphin HD?

Nothing that I can find, but less us know if you figure it out.

Reciprical · May 29th, 2010, 03:30 PM

I like the Opera Mini Browser. I liked Dolphin HD but they took out the You Tube thing and it was sometimes a little slow. When is Firefox coming out? never tried it but would like to.

Thomas_AR · May 29th, 2010, 03:35 PM

Opera is and was always my choice, more as i use it on my desktop; sync of bookmarks is important and so far the fastest on my Milestone.

jrwaltb · May 29th, 2010, 04:07 PM

Xscope for me. Kills D hd.

derek533 · May 29th, 2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by derek533

Anyone know how to sort bookmarks in dolphin HD?

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Originally Posted by Taylored

Nothing that I can find, but less us know if you figure it out.

Got it figured out.

Here's how to do it. Go to the list view of your bookmarks. On the right side of each bookmark, are a bunch of lines with up and down arrows. Just drag and drop til they're in the order you want them. Switch back to thumbnail view and they maintain the order.

Way to easy for someone as dumb as me!

pwabbit · May 30th, 2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jrwaltb

Xscope for me. Kills D hd.

I have both loaded in my Hero. xScope is set as my default. I think they are both great, just xScope is slightly better.