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Browser???

droidluvr

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Dec 28, 2011
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What's the best browser for Android? I've been using the 'stock' browser with minimal complains, but I'm wondering if there's something better out there.

I've heard a lot of complaints about Firefox for droid...and though I haven't tried it out for myself, I'm staying far away from it.

So any suggestions? I've heard someone say Dolphin is a good one?
 
I primarily use Opera Mini on my phone as it is very fast and saves on the data used.

I primarily use Dolphin HD on my tablet as I really like the gestures and it supports Disqus unlike Opera Mobile.

Occasionally, I use the stock browser on my phone and tablet as I found that the alternative browsers seem to not support a web page here or there where as the stock browser works for almost all pages I view.

I don't set a default browser. I just select which ever one is approriate for the site or page.
 
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...and after further testing and 1 year with Boat-mini, I have switched to Dolphin HD. On my Galaxy Player 5.0 it is perfect! Very clean UI, and the "Webzine" UI is fantastic for RSS feeds. I just uninstalled Pulse, because I like Webzine so much better. Much more readable and easier to see what you're looking for. Saves articles to SD for off-line. Never thought I'd like or use gestures, but they are handy.

I also just tried Firefox, which I was hoping would be decent, but it's just a resource hog. My player slowed to half speed, and chugged along even after exiting. Uninstalled within 5 minutes.
 
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I also just tried Firefox, which I was hoping would be decent, but it's just a resource hog. My player slowed to half speed, and chugged along even after exiting. Uninstalled within 5 minutes.
Using standard, market-issue Firefox 9. For me, it does take a few seconds to open up, but once going it loads pages and scrolls faster and smoother than the stock browser on GB 2.3.4. And I still like the UI best.
 
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