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Skyfire Anyone?

Does anyone happen to have a beta for skyfire?
Thanks, let me know

icewhitenewyear said:
Does anyone happen to have a beta for skyfire?
Thanks, let me know
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Even if the cab was released, I'm pretty sure it checks your phone number anyway, considering the way the browser works is completely server side.

Here is your cab and all I did was use the search function... You should try it!!!! 10th tab from the left and 3rd from the right!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378549
As mentioned above, you need to be registered for the beta and they are the ones that allow you to use it.

i'm near fed up with the skyfire beta.
i signed up January 28 (day ONE!) at about 3pm, and still have not receieved an invitation to the beta. They claim to be going first-come, first-serve, but if that's the case, a hell-of-a-lot of people signed up within hours of hearing about it.

They just sent me an update email, saying they'll try to get everyone in Beta 1 by the end of April.
Also, I see no reason to be fed up, considering they're providing you this service. They don't actually owe you anything, let's remember.

met3ora said:
They just sent me an update email, saying they'll try to get everyone in Beta 1 by the end of April.
Also, I see no reason to be fed up, considering they're providing you this service. They don't actually owe you anything, let's remember.
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ummmm...... yea what he say
he really does have a point tho

Ive had the software for a little over 2 weeks now and unfortunetely im extremely unimpressed. The software is incredibly slow on my mogul. The only plus side I have to using this software is to watch you tube videos which Core Player already does in a much easier to usse interface. I'll get back to it once Beta 2 rolls around.

i also signed up on the first day and just got invited to use it a few days ago. i wouldn't worry too much, as mentioned before its really not that good. picture this... remote desktop on someone elses server, with sound, thats it. Its no opera mini, but its coming along slowly. Honestly its really not worth waiting for until version 1.0, and their on .5 still.

I got my invite about a week ago. And btw, i am from Finland. So they now allow non-us people too.
I love it. It's slow to browse but:
- Internet map-services work! A local one has sharper satellite pictures
- I can wach CNETTV.com! Picture isnt that good but audio comes always clear. (it also saves the zoom location on bookmarks. So i just click the bookmark and watch)
- Internet radio stations work! The ones that are flash. (like http://www.finetune.com/wii/ )
- I noticed that it also has atleast .wmv plugin installed on the server-side. So you can play direct-video links too.

I've had it for about 2 weeks, and I think it definitely will be the best browser when all the bugs are worked out. It can render basically any page on the internet perfectly. If you go to Youtube, for instance, it looks as if you went there in IE or Firefox on your regular computer. All of the flash stuff works. Google maps? Yes, you can use street view mode, and it's pretty snappy too.
It has two modes for touch input, which I will call cursor mode and hand mode (that's what the icons look like). This way, you can decide if you want to pan the entire webpage with hand mode or if you want to interact directly with a zoomed in flash applet with the cursor mode.
I signed up for the beta a few months back.

Tyman07 said:
**** skyfire!!
and i knew that there was a camera..
i just knew he wanted to ski on the pony
wtf!
take the sim card out..
plz
it works wonders
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wat?

phd48 said:
wat?
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dont break ur head over it mate , i am sure he dosent know what he tried to say back there..

More ranting about Skyfire found here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378549

Over at this 31 page thread, you can gauge your sign up times with other users, and guess where you are on the list. Skyfire is just going in order of people who signed up, and it looks like they are still sending out invites to people who signed up on the first day still, jan 28th!
There is more info throughout
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=19336&highlight=skyfire&page=31

yes i have it and you cant get it ...j/k.....its a good browser but I have some reservations..one security....logging into sites that require passwds is not recommeneded with the browser as it is not secure....and the whole video thing is cool but its like logging into my pc using logmein and watching video...choppy....but I think the will improve on it...my 2 cents

my new iconset is out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378260

Best web browser?

Opera is dreadful on the hero, the basic browser is weak.
Any others to use?
cheers

What exactly is wrong with the built in browser?

I would prefer to see the full page directly, not that zoom. And the scroll should be more reactive and not make the webpage move that much. I prefer the iPhone way, sorry

There is also a problem with some services. I travel a lot and in some hotels I'm not able to log in. When there should be a name/password screen, nothing shows for example. Also some radio stations won't stream.
So if there is an option, I'll try it.

You could try Steel.

I don't like the iPhones broeser. It always has to try and catch up with its self

robboy said:
I don't like the iPhones broeser. It always has to try and catch up with its self
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Really?? What does that even mean? I'm not referring to the bad grammar, but the comment itself? Catch up with itself?

I know what he means, say you start moving around the web page quick it is like the cpu can't keep up and can't load it up fast enough so the web page breaks up then loads when its caught up if that makes any sense.

one other major problem that i have found with teh browser is that it actually changes the code of websites - in particular, it seems to disable file uploads. this is a big problem.

Jabbypants said:
I know what he means, say you start moving around the web page quick it is like the cpu can't keep up and can't load it up fast enough so the web page breaks up then loads when its caught up if that makes any sense.
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Iphone GS doesn't do that anymore FYI (well almost never I'm sure you could find a site to do it but its significantly, like 98% reduced over the Iphone 3g).

Aridon said:
Iphone GS doesn't do that anymore FYI (well almost never I'm sure you could find a site to do it but its significantly, like 98% reduced over the Iphone 3g).
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I was only referring to the Iphone 2g/3g those i have used, didn't explain myself properly.

Wow awesome find TruBrit Steel is quality

bgorin said:
I would prefer to see the full page directly, not that zoom. And the scroll should be more reactive and not make the webpage move that much. I prefer the iPhone way, sorry
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the browser got way better with the MoDaCo ROM so try that for improved smoothness.

thenewshaft said:
Wow awesome find TruBrit Steel is quality
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Steel has a nice interface. I like the function of a virtual icon in the corner... no need to press menu to bring in the adress bar...
The only major drawback which made me uninstall the application is the lack of zoom function.

deeren said:
Steel has a nice interface. I like the function of a virtual icon in the corner... no need to press menu to bring in the adress bar...
The only major drawback which made me uninstall the application is the lack of zoom function.
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Steel has Zoom function.... hold down anywhere on page and Zoom away with the
popup menu...
//Nik

nikjensie said:
Steel has Zoom function.... hold down anywhere on page and Zoom away with the
popup menu...
//Nik
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ya , but it didnt seem to be working on the hero. maybe there's a new version. i'll check it.

Just used it yesterday and even though it's not a very smooth zoom, it is a zoom...
//Nik

I have been using steel for a couple of days and find it very good

Leo Impressions

Hi Guys, just thought id post my thoughts on the Leo.
Ive been using mine now for over 2 weeks having come from an N95(and several failed attempts at finding something I liked inbetween including various iphones, N97 etc etc) so to the thoughts.,
The screen for me was a bit tricky as many have said before, I have huge hands, but decided to persevere.
Has to be said that after about a 10 day period typing messages etc became much easier, after 2 weeks it was brilliant, but then came the eureka moment, which it has to be said was'nt good for me, but telling all the same.
After flashing the ROM, the typing experience became similar to a fair proportion of others on here, infuriating!
Now thinking logicly about it, I decided it couldn't be the screen as was fine before, only thing changed was the ROM, so was software, tried a screen align, hmmm, worse still, did it again, slightly better, but still no cigar, went and checked settings and set to how id had it before, no vibrate(seems to fubar typing), keyboard click on, screen click on, correct as you type on, complete words in both XT9 and ABC both on and did screen align again, now zoila, its better than before(after another screen align) no more false inputs although xt9 has to learn my vocab again(annoying) but it really is a revelation.
Now the only thing annoying me is the long sms list issue (although partialy sorted by selecting all messages and going in through WM)
Can I just add, absolutely epic site guys and thanks to all those that spend there own time making the WM experience better for all!!

Noooo! you've got it all wrong. You're supposed to try typing for 5 minutes, throw your toys out the pram and go buy an iPhone.. *then* come on to xda developers and post a nice long rant about how poor the entire phone / windows mobile is (bonus points for expletives and spelling mistakes).
Fixing problems in an intelligent, logical manner? whatever next?!

I just got my HTC HD2 from Royal Mail. Everything seems to be working flawlessly. The screen is just gorgeous and the navigation is really smooth and snappy. The videos online really do not do it justice.
I've just got a few of questions. I heard that Opera does not support flash, is this true? and will this change in the future?
I tried using IE to open youtube but it doesn't seem to play anything. It has the flash 9 logo and that's it. How do I play videos via the web browser?
Also, when I open up IE it says that it connects using my data plan and I may get charged. Does it not work over WiFi?
I'm just uploading files onto it right now but yes, this device has had my jaw on the floor since I opened the packaging. By far the best phone I have ever owned.

StrangeReality said:
I just got my HTC HD2 from Royal Mail. Everything seems to be working flawlessly. The screen is just gorgeous and the navigation is really smooth and snappy. The videos online really do not do it justice.
I've just got a few of questions. I heard that Opera does not support flash, is this true? and will this change in the future?
I tried using IE to open youtube but it doesn't seem to play anything. It has the flash 9 logo and that's it. How do I play videos via the web browser?
Also, when I open up IE it says that it connects using my data plan and I may get charged. Does it not work over WiFi?
I'm just uploading files onto it right now but yes, this device has had my jaw on the floor since I opened the packaging. By far the best phone I have ever owned.
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Opera doesn't support flash.
Use the You Tube app already on your handset, it works perfectly.
For playing videos within your browser, download the Skyfire browser for free. I don't like the interface and therefore only use it when I have to but it supports flash and you can play videos and surf for porn on it lol.

gamma500. looks like you still need to find the return key (aka as enter key) as this is the only thing missing in your message. Or did you type it on a PC keyboard, and is the return key (aka as enter key) broken?

sunking101 said:
Opera doesn't support flash.
Use the You Tube app already on your handset, it works perfectly.
For playing videos within your browser, download the Skyfire browser for free. I don't like the interface and therefore only use it when I have to but it supports flash and you can play videos and surf for porn on it lol.
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I don't have the youtube app, where can I find it? I got my phone from T-Mobile UK if that helps. And I thought IE did support flash?

StrangeReality said:
I don't have the youtube app, where can I find it? I got my phone from T-Mobile UK if that helps. And I thought IE did support flash?
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Opera doesn't support flash and IE only has 'flashlite' which isn't suitable for playing video. You will need to download Skyfire but the You Tube app will be in your start menu - press the icon at the top left of the screen or the windows button in the middle at the bottom - then scroll through the icons.

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Opera doesn't support flash and IE only has 'flashlite' which isn't suitable for playing video. You will need to download Skyfire but the You Tube app will be in your start menu - press the icon at the top left of the screen or the windows button in the middle at the bottom - then scroll through the icons.
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I don't have it pre-installed, is there somewhere I can get it? It's wierd that they didn't include it. Is anybody here on T-Mobile UK who has it pre-installed?

Dont have a HD2 ...yet! But from what I have read Youtube is not included on the T-Mobile handset.

Thanks Christonabike, personally don't see the merit in ranting, seldom effective in sorting issues and htc-hd2, in an effort to be cloggy friendly have inserted a few returns just for you!

StrangeReality said:
I don't have it pre-installed, is there somewhere I can get it? It's wierd that they didn't include it. Is anybody here on T-Mobile UK who has it pre-installed?
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http://rapidshare.com/files/309160325/YouTube_Player_-_WVGA_-_800x480.cab

Fantastic! Disabling the vibrate response was one of the best things I could do! I can actually type for long periods of time with little errors and the XT9 and ABC is working great now, I didn't realise it could learn... so have been typing in all of my Northern Irish phrases that we use over here!
I'm happy once again, I'm really starting to love this phone; was a bit doubtful at the start and was thinking my N95 8gb looked like a good option to go back to but my faith is growing in this device by the day!
Once again to OP, thanks!

It Just gets better with time Rossimac, which only became apparent after having flashed the ROM and thereby losing two weeks of it.

Google Buzz

Anyone got buzz.google.com working on the Nexus One? I always get the desktop view when I go to that site.
and I have Cyanogen 5.0Beta4. I seem to lost the ability to use mobile websites like espn, instead i get the full desktop version.
Thanks

PredatorX14 said:
Anyone got buzz.google.com working on the Nexus One? I always get the desktop view when I go to that site.
and I have Cyanogen 5.0Beta4. I seem to lost the ability to use mobile websites like espn, instead i get the full desktop version.
Thanks
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google map >> layers >> buzz

Mine's working.
Going to http://buzz.google.com redirects me to http://m.google.com/app/buzz

PredatorX14 said:
Anyone got buzz.google.com working on the Nexus One? I always get the desktop view when I go to that site.
and I have Cyanogen 5.0Beta4. I seem to lost the ability to use mobile websites like espn, instead i get the full desktop version.
Thanks
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If you lost the ability to see the mobile pages then you need to install the latest MT addition from Cyanogen. There was an issue with the first MT add on he put out and fixed it in the second one.
I recommend going back and re applying the MT add on and you should be able to see mobile pages again.

You can also D/L Google Maps 4.0 with built in Buzz support. Just go to the market, click on the downloads tab, and the update should be waiting for you!

Anyone knows why I don't have the update promted yet? Is it US only? (I'm oversea).
Also, if I go to buzz website on my N1, I can see the interface, but if I post a Buzz.. it keep spinning a small wheel in front of it, and it never completes (nor posts my Buzz)
Any ideea?

I got the same issue. Maybe it is because our gmail hasn't been updated with Buzz yet.

update google maps in the market

Anyone else find it subliminally retarded that Google puts the Nexus one behind the Iphone on its Buzz page ?

heh yeah, I noticed that myself...
However, here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/mobile/buzz/ there is an iPhone surrounded by 2 N1's.
Go figure.
I understand google though - people with androids will probably get buzz anyway in some future update (won't be surprised if it will be come a builtin app/link like google goggles) - but the real challenge is for them to get iPhone users to use it, pushing them more towards the google cloud.

xManMythLegend said:
Anyone else find it subliminally retarded that Google puts the Nexus one behind the Iphone on its Buzz page ?
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click get buzz on you phone. you will be happy too see it has a nexus one first then a iphone, followed by another N1. if that helps you a bit lol

I'm quite liking buzz. It's so easy for me to see what people in my area are saying and I can just strike up a conversation with them.
Initially I thought 'How will they get people to leave Twitter to do this' then you realise pretty much everyone is already registered (I'm following people already who have never heard of Buzz!) it's just if they choose to use it.

alithenake said:
Also, if I go to buzz website on my N1, I can see the interface, but if I post a Buzz.. it keep spinning a small wheel in front of it, and it never completes (nor posts my Buzz)
Any ideea?
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After a few tries I got to post a buzz both from the page in the browser, and from google maps.
But, now I can't delete the two posts...
Lots of spinning wheels. Seems unfinished.
But I like the idea. Hope it will work better in the coming days

bufodill said:
After a few tries I got to post a buzz both from the page in the browser, and from google maps.
But, now I can't delete the two posts...
Lots of spinning wheels. Seems unfinished.
But I like the idea. Hope it will work better in the coming days
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I had those issues too - read that it might have to do with the accepting terms thing not registered properly so I wiped my Browser cache and rebooted.
Seems to still do it but then later I'll see it was posted. Also seems to do it straight after a reboot, but then become sluggish. Still glitchy I guess
Dayz
Edit - Just updated maps and the Buzz Layer thing seems to work better than the one via mobile google. What will be useful I think once it takes off, is that you can pop over to a place and look for any buzz about traffic or weather problems that people might post from a location.

mattyboy247 said:
If you lost the ability to see the mobile pages then you need to install the latest MT addition from Cyanogen. There was an issue with the first MT add on he put out and fixed it in the second one.
I recommend going back and re applying the MT add on and you should be able to see mobile pages again.
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Thanks. Reflashing the mt addon allowed me to see mobile pages again. Buzz works fine now.

I've updated my Maps application to version 4 via Market, but I am not seeing the Buzz layer in Maps.
I wonder is it because this is being rolled out on a country by country basis?

The buzz layer is not enabled by default, you need to press the options, and then choose layers->buzz.
The easiest way to check if your gmap version is correct is to go to options->about - it should be 4.0.0 (#4046).

renboy2 said:
The buzz layer is not enabled by default, you need to press the options, and then choose layers->buzz.
The easiest way to check if your gmap version is correct is to go to options->about - it should be 4.0.0 (#4046).
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Thanks. My Maps is of the version you have listed. However when I go to Layers, I do not see the Buzz layer available for selection. Maybe, like Navigation, this Buzz layer will be turned on for other countries bit by bit?
Anyway I'll wait and see how it goes.

AndyCr15 said:
I'm quite liking buzz. It's so easy for me to see what people in my area are saying and I can just strike up a conversation with them.
Initially I thought 'How will they get people to leave Twitter to do this' then you realise pretty much everyone is already registered (I'm following people already who have never heard of Buzz!) it's just if they choose to use it.
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Funny, I actually saw your buzz last night!

just wan to know how is it work??

[Q] Get rid of zoom buttons in browser?

Just as the title says, is there a way to get rid of them? Seems very unnecessary as we have pinch to zoom.
As a side note, the 'similar threads' thing when posting a new topic is ingenious.

Install a different browser.
Dolphin is bang tidy.

I recommend Opera Mini for your 3g connections and Opera Mobile for your wi-fi connections.
Opera Mini is THE fastest browser and has up to 90% less MB usage. Perfect if you are on a data plan. The drawback is that it cant display flash.
Opera Mobile is a decent enough browser, pretty good in fact, but has the added bonus of being able to link with your bookmarks, etc with opera mini.
I find it the perfect solution for the best of all Worlds.

I data usage and 3g speed are no problem you can just use opera mobile for 3g to, it's awesome!

Does Opera mobile support flash?

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Does Opera mobile support flash?
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Yes, thats why i use it for my wi-fi connection, but opera mini for 3g.
Opera Mini is the only browser that sends the data to a seperate server first, which then compresses the information before sending it to your phone.
It compresses up to 90%. As i said, great if you are on a data plan. If you are not on a data plan, it is still the fastest browser by a long way.
Opera Mini doesnt support flash and is unlikely to in the foreseeable future because of the cost of running video through a seperate server before sending it to your phone.

Alright, thanks, I'll give it a go.

I tried Opera mobile and it sucked.
My pages would not load unless I was on 3G. As soon as I disabled wi-fi they loaded. The startup screen was very unresponsive. I had to remove it.
I'll try Dolphin tonight.

Dolphin Browser is the Daddy, and you can download quite a few afd ons & colour themes for it.
I use the blue theme.
I tried Opera and quite frankly... It's ****.

Ill simply disagree with the above two posts.
Opera Mini is infinately quicker than Dolphin and both Opera Mobile and Opera Mini is smoother than Dolphin.
Dolphin scrolling is like Stock Scrolling - Jerky on heavy pages.
Go to the desktop version of IGN.com or the desktop version of mmo-champion and you'll see how much both versions (but especially Opera Mini) of Opera whoops Dolphin for speed and smoothness.
Works perfect.

ncaissie said:
I tried Opera mobile and it sucked.
My pages would not load unless I was on 3G.
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Rubbish. You must be doing it wrong.

dsswoosh said:
Ill simply disagree with the above two posts.
Opera Mini is infinately quicker than Dolphin and both Opera Mobile and Opera Mini is smoother than Dolphin.
Dolphin scrolling is like Stock Scrolling - Jerky on heavy pages.
Go to the desktop version of IGN.com or the desktop version of mmo-champion and you'll see how much both versions (but especially Opera Mini) of Opera whoops Dolphin for speed and smoothness.
Works perfect.
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Disagree all you want. I didn't say mini did I? Who the hell wants their **** compressed to hell and have a company track everything you do online with your phone? No thanks.

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Yeah a 10 year Java, JSP, VB, VB.net, ASP.Net developer can't figure out a ****ty browser. LOL ok.

ncaissie said:
Disagree all you want. I didn't say mini did I? Who the hell wants their **** compressed to hell.....
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Everybody on a data plan.
Being able to extend your web surfing by up to 9 times more than normal and keeping within your data plan is one of the most useful browsing features ever implemented.
I have also done site by site comparisons with Opera Mini on ign.com and mmo-champion, two very intensive home pages. They look virtually identical to normal browsers. So alike in fact that a part from the lack of Flash on Opera Mini, you would never be able to tell the difference between it and a normal browser.
I therefore accuse you of never having used it.
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Yeah a 10 year Java, JSP, VB, VB.net, ASP.Net developer can't figure out a ****ty browser. LOL ok.
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If you cant figure out how to use Opera Mobile with Wi-Fi, then all your qualifications have taught you nothing.
Hint - You press the Wi-Fi button, then open your browser.
It works.
If you cant get it to work, you are doing it wrong or your Wi-fi is malfunctioning.

I would like to get this post a little back on track, is there a way to mod the standard browser to remove the zoom buttons displayed onscreen?
Ideally not just removing the visual overlay of the buttons.
We can discuss "best mobile web browser" elsewhere.
From what ive read on this thread so far, no one has mentioned that opera mobile has the aforementioned compression featured in opera mini via the Opera turbo mode. Best of both in one package.
To level the playing field, I use opera for browsing on 3g with Turbo mode on. Im not bothered about Opera logging my searches and stuff, as for once its nice to give my web search details to someone other than Google on an android device. I use Dolphin HD with a few plugins like blue theme and shake tab switch and it can make use of the volume buttons to scroll up and down.
Default browser in my opinion has the best flash support, its only shortfull being the zoom buttons onscreen
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

Everybody on a data plan.
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Not me. I have a 1 GB limit and I don't come close to that.
I hate the fact that Youtube is so compressed it is unwatchable.
i have two data plans. One for my phone and one for my Ipad.

I therefore accuse you of never having used it.
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WTF? AGAIN! Where did I say I used it. I said Opera MOBILE NOT MINI. And none of the pages even loaded. The pages loaded fine and fast on the built in browser. I don't give a flying F if you believe me or not. The Opera interface sucks ass also.
Learn to read.

If you cant figure out how to use Opera Mobile with Wi-Fi, then all your qualifications have taught you nothing.
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Aain idiot, where did I say I couldn't figure it out? I SAID IT SUCKS ASS.

Da22a said:
I would like to get this post a little back on track, is there a way to mod the standard browser to remove the zoom buttons displayed onscreen?
Ideally not just removing the visual overlay of the buttons.
We can discuss "best mobile web browser" elsewhere.
From what ive read on this thread so far, no one has mentioned that opera mobile has the aforementioned compression featured in opera mini via the Opera turbo mode. Best of both in one package.
Default browser in my opinion has the best flash support, its only shortfull being the zoom buttons onscreen
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I agree. I also love the fact that you can scroll while 2 finger zooming, a la iphone style. None of the other browsers have this.

ncaissie said:
Aain idiot, where did I say I couldn't figure it out? I SAID IT SUCKS ASS.
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Nope. You said it didnt work with Wi-fi.
ncaissie said:
I tried Opera mobile and it sucked.
My pages would not load unless I was on 3G. As soon as I disabled wi-fi they loaded.
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If you didnt mean it, then dont say it.
Ive learnt something in life, that when someone name calls, they generally can be categorised into that word themselves because that is what is on their mind and that is what they think about