Nexus 7 browser, what's it like?

CrossPurposes · Sep 17, 2012

What are the pros and cons?

Comparisons to the "Silk" browser for Kindle?

Also, any recommendations on the best spot to buy a Nexus 7?

Mabster · Sep 17, 2012

The N7's stock browser is Google Chrome, available on the market for everyone who has an android device.

I've never used a Kindle so I can't compare.

I got my N7 straight from Google without a problem. I've also heard that they can be found at Gamestop since most people don't think to shop there for such a device.

alextop30 · Sep 17, 2012

Comparing my Nexus 7 to the videos of the Kindle on the Internet because I don't have one nor have I ever bothered to stop and use one at Tigerdirect chrome on the nexus 7 is soo much better than that. Faster load faster open just fast!

Dex · Sep 18, 2012

Chrome is very nice. Though I'm not sure it's the best browser available.

Firefox has a browser that IIRC is actually made for tablets. Dolphin seems to be pretty good as well. The difference in a locked down Amazon experience and a pure Google one is a lot different. Maybe the availability of browsers is one of those differences.

strollin · Sep 18, 2012

The N7 comes with the Chrome browser but I prefer Dolphin. I have also tried the FireFox browser since it's the browser I use on my Windows machines but thought it was horrible.

I used to have a Kindle Fire and preferred Dolphin over the Silk browser there as well. It's been awhile so I don't remember the exact reason I didn't care for it but I believe it was just not as functional.

The Kindle Fire is only semi locked down, there are ways of installing apps that aren't available in the Amazon Store.

Any of the browsers mentioned can surf and display web pages so it's really a matter of your own personal preference. Don't be afraid to try the different browsers to see which you prefer.

Dubbin1 · Sep 18, 2012

Chrome browser kicks the living crap out of the kindle browser. Having your bookmarks and open pages from your other devices is simply awesome. I was a dolphin browser fan until I got used to chrome. The only thing I use Dolphin for is when I need to view sites with flash.

I picked up my 16gb N7 from Walmart.

breadnatty08 · Sep 18, 2012

Check out the 4:40 mark of this video comparison review from Engadget.
"Amazon Kindle Fire HD review (7-inch)" - Videos - Viddler
Gives a nice comparison between Silk on the new Fire HD and Chrome on the N7. It's pretty clear who's the winner.
I haven't actually tried any other browsers on my N7 as I think Chrome get's the job done just well, but Dolphin is a great alternative (and one way to enable Flash support).

Mabster · Sep 18, 2012

I use dolphin on my phone but gave chrome a chance since it was stock on the N7. Now I'm having a hard time deciding which to stick with.

One thing I love on Chrome is when you tap an area of a web page that has more then one link in close proximity it brings up a small zoomed in window of the area so you can tap again and make sure you hit the link you intended.

zoxxo · Sep 18, 2012

dreadnatty08 said:
I haven't actually tried any other browsers on my N7 as I think Chrome get's the job done just well, but Dolphin is a great alternative (and one way to enable Flash support).

I installed Flash, but when I tried to enable flash support in Dolphin, it was grayed out and wouldn't let me use it.

Am I missing something?

Mabster · Sep 18, 2012

zoxxo said:
I installed Flash, but when I tried to enable flash support in Dolphin, it was grayed out and wouldn't let me use it.

Am I missing something?

The most current version of Dolphin disabled flash on Jelly Bean devices. You'll have to track down an old apk.

zoxxo · Sep 18, 2012

Mabster said:
The most current version of Dolphin disabled flash on Jelly Bean devices. You'll have to track down an old apk.

Can anyone point me to an old version that has Flash working?

Mabster · Sep 18, 2012

zoxxo said:
Can anyone point me to an old version that has Flash working?

Dolphin Browser HD 8.5.1 APK (Supports Flash) - xda-developers

FlyingPigL · Sep 18, 2012

The Kindle Fire "silk" is anything but. I found it slow and frustrating. That said, I completely agree that Dolphin is even faster than Chrome. Much as I love Chrome on my PC, and the ability to synch up pages across all my devices, I find myself using Dolphin more and more.

zoxxo · Sep 19, 2012

Mabster said:
Dolphin Browser HD 8.5.1 APK (Supports Flash) - xda-developers

Thanks Mabster--much appreciated!!!

bicky53 · Sep 19, 2012

I use Firefox on my pc , but I think chrome is great on the nexus 7, out of the browsers I've used its the best. My one gripe is not being able to order my bookmarks. Hopefully that gets added.

miltk · Sep 19, 2012

Mabster said:
I've never used a Kindle so I can't compare.

the kindle hd uses f'ing bing

nuff said

aciulladev · Sep 19, 2012

Im gonna get a n7 in about 4 or 5 weeks, but I have not found them at walmart but they are at gamestop.

dportal2006 · Sep 19, 2012

FlyingPigL said:
The Kindle Fire "silk" is anything but. I found it slow and frustrating. That said, I completely agree that Dolphin is even faster than Chrome. Much as I love Chrome on my PC, and the ability to synch up pages across all my devices, I find myself using Dolphin more and more.

Could not agree more. Dolphin is even smoother than Chrome.

Dubbin1 · Sep 19, 2012

aciulladev said:
Im gonna get a n7 in about 4 or 5 weeks, but I have not found them at walmart but they are at gamestop.

They are there just not displayed. Look in the case under all the other tablets.

Pandemonium2K7 · Sep 19, 2012

I'd rather have my stock browser from my Samsung infuse on froyo than chrome the nob junk!

Nateonator · Nov 4, 2012

I use dolphin exclusively on my phone, but I am using Chrome more and more on by nexus 7. I find it to be faster and websites better displayed on chrome. Couple of gripes though. No home page button, bookmarks are not readily available and clearing history etc is a pain. As stated above, not being able to organize your bookmarks stinks too. I hope they fix these things.

zoxxo · Nov 4, 2012

Nateonator said:
I use dolphin exclusively on my phone, but I am using Chrome more and more on by nexus 7. I find it to be faster and websites better displayed on chrome. Couple of gripes though. No home page button, bookmarks are not readily available and clearing history etc is a pain. As stated above, not being able to organize your bookmarks stinks too. I hope they fix these things.

I would also like the option that when I open a new tab (from an existing site) in Chrome, that the new tab gets the focus and comes to the front of the open browser tabs.

My observation with Google is that everything they release is in "beta," and updates are only released when they want to release new "gee whiz" functionality.

Apple does the same thing, they release "new revoltionary features" but seem to ignore the feature requests of their users...

h4x0rj3ff · Nov 4, 2012

i use chome on all me computers and my n7 so the new tab shows whats open on your other devices. thats nice because i can be looking up something on my computer and have to go do something... i can open chome on my n7 open a new tab and open the page i was on at my computer.

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