Best Third Party Browser

pittguy578 · 11-29-2009, 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 · 11-29-2009, 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 · 11-29-2009, 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 · 11-29-2009, 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 · 11-29-2009, 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 · 11-29-2009, 10:34 AM

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

krazykrivda · 11-29-2009, 11:48 AM

don't forget, skinable, AND cuztomizeable gestures!

avongil · 11-29-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

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 · 11-29-2009, 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!