Waiting for Netfront Browser v3.5

[kismat1970]

Im currently using OperaMini 4 due to is pan/zoom functionality and general rendering speed. However due to it being Java it has some limitations.
So Im on the lookout for a next-gen native Windows Mobile Browser.

Netfront v3.5 looks promising (dont know if it is available to test yet);

http://www.access-company.com/products/netfrontmobile/browser/index.html

I know the Opera is also working on their next version of Opera Mobile with some similar features.

Bil

EDIT:
You can only download a beta version for Netfront v3.4 (expires Feb 29,2008)
Get it here;

http://www.access-company.com/products/netfrontmobile/browser/34_wm_tp.html

[Menneisyys]

Not even 3.4 is finalized as yet - let alone 3.5.

Frankly, I don't expect much of the new NetFront version(s). Opera Mini, Mobile and, at times, IEM with a decent plug-in (like PIEPlus) are far more flexible and usable in general.

[kismat1970]

Ive been playing with v3.4 - but am not very impressed and Ive gone back to Opera Mini. Its not as fast or as easy to navigate. I did like the Visual Bookmarks (similar to Piscal bookmarks) which automatically link to your IE favorites.
Seeing the preview viedo for the next version v3.5 it seems smoother to navigate and pan/zoom. Also the speed seems better with the Optimization/Compression technology they are using.

So I will wait for v3.5 before deciding to switch from Opera Mini.....

[Menneisyys]

Also the speed seems better with the Optimization/Compression technology they are using.


Seeing is believing... and, let's not forget it's geography-dependent. For example, for a Chinese users with very slow international connections, Opera Mini might be a very bad choice. For a European or an American, it's the best.

If Access' compression server will only be situated in Japan, I don't think it'll be able to beat Opera Mini in terms of speed - at least not for European and US users.