I really like Thunderhawk but I cant see paying a monthly subscription for a pocket pc program. If it were a one time fee, I would definitly have bought it by now but that is not the case.
The closest free alternative I have found is the Minimo (mozilla) but it's not perfect. It locked my device up a few times and I often have to scroll back and forth to read a page, it doesnt resize it to correctly fit the screen like Thunderhawk does.
IS there any other browser that I can use instead? Doesnt necessarily have to be free, just not too expensive and/or requiring a monthly subscription.
Goanna said:
I really like Thunderhawk but I cant see paying a monthly subscription for a pocket pc program. If it were a one time fee, I would definitly have bought it by now but that is not the case.
The closest free alternative I have found is the Minimo (mozilla) but it's not perfect. It locked my device up a few times and I often have to scroll back and forth to read a page, it doesnt resize it to correctly fit the screen like Thunderhawk does.
IS there any other browser that I can use instead? Doesnt necessarily have to be free, just not too expensive and/or requiring a monthly subscription.
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Read my Web browsing-related articles either on my blog or cross-posted here in the General forum. I've thoroughly elaborated on all the alternates.
I, personally, would go for Opera Mobile.
I see that Mini is free and Mobile isn't...and Mini seems to have iPhone browser-type capabilities (well, at least the new beta)...
So why shouldn't I just get Mini? Am I missing something? Please help, anyone.
Thanks.
And if you have a link to the .cab files, please post 'em.
Opera mini is light version
Con:
Can't download files
Pro:
Fast browsing.Ie all files are processed at server and transferferd mobile version page(light weight) to mobile.
Opera mobile.
Opposite to above.
PS:I have listed major diffrence.there are more differences than listed above. I don't want want make porffesional documnet on this
You shouldn't forget:
Opera Mini is a JAVA application, while Opera Mobile is not.
I used Opera Mini first, and it just looked terrible on my HTC S620, so I switched to Opera Mobile, which is much better.
But you can and probably should try both and then decide.
an java apps are generaly slower then real wm apps
non of them support skinning though which is a shame
because i dont care much for the opera icons
I would like to know if opera mini is compatible with my verizon xv6800. According to the opera mini web site it is not. If it is compatible, do I need to install something else for it to work?
Yes, its compatable. Download the high memory version of Opera Mini 4 and you should be good to go. Good luck.
Verizon doesn't ship Java with the XV6800, so Opera Mini won't run natively. You have to either install a Java client (search the links here for a recommendation) or install a new ROM that includes a Java client (the DCD kitchen includes Java as an option). Once you install Java and Opera Mini, you'll actually run Opera Mini from within Java. Opera won't appear in your programs list.
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Verizon doesn't ship Java with the XV6800, so Opera Mini won't run natively. You have to either install a Java client (search the links here for a recommendation) or install a new ROM that includes a Java client (the DCD kitchen includes Java as an option). Once you install Java and Opera Mini, you'll actually run Opera Mini from within Java. Opera won't appear in your programs list.
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Or you could always switch to Sprint. And get free mobile Broadband on your laptop.
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Or you could always switch to Sprint. And get free mobile Broadband on your laptop.
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Quit posting this crap or get banned.
To answer the question, yes opera mini is compatible after installing a java manager. I use mini 4 and 4.1 on my 6800. Works 1000 times better than the pocket ie for 99% of browsing.
I can confirm as well. I used emerstec jbed and opera mini 4.1 beta and I love it. Pages load in a few seconds, even ones with a lot of graphics (xda-forums main page with all the phone pics). I also have opera 9 mobile beta and rarely use it anymore since opera mini is several times faster at loading pages. I haven't had many rendering issues when loading pages either. There is a good thread in the development and hacking sub forum with all the files you need.
Anyone figured out how to load the new Opera Mini 4.1 with the touch of the IE button? Or how to get it to work as the default browser?
Hello guys
If anyone has a beta version of skyfire can you please share with us, i'm sure there are many people here would love to get their hands on this little program.
Many many many thanks
The cab is subject to only one device per code. So even if the cab was shared, it's not going to work (since you need your own code).
Besides it won't work on the Diamond as it is not compatible with VGA screens.
What is skyfire ?
SkyFire is a Web Browser like Opera Mobile or Pocket IE...
[REQ] Latest Opera Mobile Version VGA (the TURBO one) & Flash..??
Hi people, i' ve been away for a while, which Opera version is the last suitable for the Diamond? and which abobe flash player is the latest...!! is it still not able to play Flash 9 contains...??
THX in advance
u can get a version that works with Flashlite 2.
search should find it
and u should have put [REQ] in the title to make it easier to understand.
search and you shall be enlightened:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401643
THX for the Infos mugglesquop, supersanj but the search function just drops needless entries.
In some way the goal of a forum is to get questions answered, even if they could be stupid, don't you think so...??
**the thread above does not offer accurate information, for example..!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3129125&postcount=1614
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THX for the Infos mugglesquop, supersanj but the search function just drops needless entries.
In some way the goal of a forum is to get questions answered, even if they could be stupid, don't you think so...??
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yes, but i was just telling you that it has been done, but i do not have the files you require. i know they are on this forum, but cannot remember where.
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yes, but i was just telling you that it has been done, but i do not have the files you require. i know they are on this forum, but cannot remember where.
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THX again for the Info mugglesquop, I was asking about Opera, because the anounncing from Opera Turbo is everywhere around, i supose maybe some insider around xda-dev dispose of that files. Did you saw the new feature of Diamond 2 faster internet surfing? well, here is the answer.
Opera unveils turbo-charged browsing at Mobile World Congress 2009
Oslo, Norway and Barcelona, Spain – February 12, 2009
Just when you thought browsing couldn't get any faster, Opera unveils its latest innovation for better browsing, Opera Turbo. This all-new, turbo-charged way to surf will make its exclusive appearance at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 16-19, 2009.
To be available for business customers on Opera Desktop, Opera Mobile and Opera Devices SDK, Opera Turbo compresses bandwidth consumption. By processing data being sent to a mobile phone or a PC by up to 80 percent, operators will be able to reduce network traffic and save on data transmissions. This helps to extend the longevity of their mobile network investments. For device manufacturers, Opera Turbo provides a faster browsing application that can leverage device capabilities and utilize hardware resources more effectively. By leveraging Opera Turbo, operators and OEMs can provide a faster browsing experience to their end-users, independent of network constraints or hardware limitations.
Due to Opera Turbo's advanced compression technology, even devices with limited hardware capabilities show improved page download rates and better overall performance. By leveraging its experience with server-side optimization solutions such as Opera Mini, Opera Software is extending optimization to encompass other Opera browser products. Opera Turbo is able to reduce the size of the transferred page without transcoding the page. Opera Turbo offers full support for dynamic Web technologies such as Ajax and Flash - these are not compressed by Opera Turbo.
Opera Turbo supports Opera's belief in "One Web", providing equal access to the Internet regardless of the device or network quality. Opera has focused on a way to improve performance and the overall speed of its browser under any condition, whether surfing from a limited mobile phone in a remote location or with an early model desktop computer on a dial-up modem. To Opera, One Web means being able to take the one true Web and make it available to people on their own terms. Opera believes that circumstances should not dictate how its browser performs, and Opera Turbo is a way to ensure the best browsing possible anytime, anywhere.
"We are living in a time and place where access to the Web should be a universal right to all. Technology has advanced us to the point that we can very nearly access the Internet anytime and anywhere from a growing number of devices," said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "As part of Opera's commitment to provide the best experience on any device, Opera has developed the Opera Turbo solution. The Mobile World Congress serves as a forum for us to educate others on the wonders of Web technology."
See it to believe it at Opera's Mobile World Congress exhibit (Hall 2, Stand 2B77). Mobile World Congress participants will also have the ability to experience Opera on a variety of devices: Opera Mobile on smartphones such as HTC HD, Samsung Omnia and Sony Ericsson Xperia, free downloads of Opera Mini, improved Web browsing on gaming consoles and the ARCHOS Generation 5 Media players will be just a few of the exciting features of Opera's 2009 exhibit.
Mobile World Congress will be held from 16th to 19th February in 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Visit the Opera Booth in Hall 2, 2B77. For media inquiries, please contact [email protected]
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White paper
hmmm interesting...
tbh, i only just saw the Diamond 2 this morning (been out the loop for a while).
sounds good
I'm using the official that came with 2.03 rom, but I updated Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe from /Windows directory with the 15445 version, it is compatible with flash 3.1 and auto-rotation and zooming with the wheel still work's.
how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3259124&postcount=41
sorry for my English
for now is the best solution I found.
and I just replace these two files.
tested on Spanish Official ROM 2.03 after this Opera still in my language, and it's PERFECT (for now...)
eXPerience1983 said:
I'm using the official that came with 2.03 rom, but I updated Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe from /Windows directory with the 15445 version, it is compatible with flash 3.1 and auto-rotation and zooming with the wheel still work's.
how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3259124&postcount=41
sorry for my English
for now is the best solution I found.
and I just replace these two files.
tested on Spanish Official ROM 2.03 after this Opera still in my language, and it's PERFECT (for now...)
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Thx for the input...!!!
eXPerience1983 said:
I'm using the official that came with 2.03 rom, but I updated Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe from /Windows directory with the 15445 version, it is compatible with flash 3.1 and auto-rotation and zooming with the wheel still work's.
how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3259124&postcount=41
sorry for my English
for now is the best solution I found.
and I just replace these two files.
tested on Spanish Official ROM 2.03 after this Opera still in my language, and it's PERFECT (for now...)
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Thats the badger
nice one