Comments on: Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta 1 Released

By: Guest User

Guest User — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:02:10 +0000

The worst part of this browser is it renders all content from OPERA servers. Those servers track user data and user browsing habits!

Long live Privacy!…

By: L-Baby

L-Baby — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:53:57 +0000

Great browser, but why does it default to the crappy WinMo keyboard to input text. I have a Touch Dual, and both the hardware heyboard (obviously) and the software keyboard are far superior to it. That’s my only gripe though.

By: 1adonis1

1adonis1 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:54:43 +0000

20% memory useage = fail.
No flash support = fail
Shitload of options = pass
smooth scrolling = pass
tabbed browsing = PASS!

I’ll stick with Skyfire, but OM9.5 is ok. Even if Skyfire is server supported (just like Opera Mini), it’s still the best browser for WM.

By: Luis R.

Luis R. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:36:24 +0000

Im not gonna lie its good, just slow and a lil buggy but hey its beta…
Have fun people decent beta!

By: Jeff B.

Jeff B. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:48:28 +0000

Holy shit Zach, even with bugs this browser is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOW HEAR THIS! NOW HEAR THIS!!

ANYBODY WITH A WINDOWS MOBILE PHONE SHOULD GET THIS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!
HEAR ME OUT, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

By: gonzo

gonzo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:24:48 +0000

I had a Sprint Touch and i was running the Diamond version. i’d have to say this browser was a good competition for safari mobile. now i have a q9c… smartphone winmo standard version PLEASE!!!!!

By: CV45

CV45 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:22:59 +0000

I’m on Verizon and wanted to get a phone that could sync its contacts with my Mac’s address book. It would be my first smartphone, so I didn’t want to go real expensive, and I was considering the Palm Centro.
But I’ve read the browser is poor on this phone. I understand Palm’s Java license has expired, but is there another link to download the java program needed to install Opera Mobile?
As an alternative, does anyone know if the LG Dare can be synced with a computer address book/contacts? The reviews I’ve read elsewhere say it can’t.

By: jsp4057

jsp4057 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:11:37 +0000

dont like opera at all. Ive tried them before and thought i would give this one a shot but still dont like it plus it seems to be slower than ie mobile, way slower

By: Pom

Pom — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:58:04 +0000

How long before they release it for non-touchscreens? I can’t find that information!

I have a Q and love this new Opera – but can’t use it.

By: TrueDis

TrueDis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:30:14 +0000

What about 9.5 for S60?

By: Don Louie

Don Louie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:26:35 +0000

Will this work with non WinMo phones like the Instinct and Dare

By: niftydl

niftydl — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:38:00 +0000

From what I understand, unlike Skyfire, Opera is not a server rendered model. So if Skyfire’s servers go down, you are SOL. Opera is more like a desktop browser, its slower because your device has to do the rendering. Still, I would rather not depends on an outside service to view my content. Nevermind the privacy implications.

By: 1adonis1

1adonis1 — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:26:30 +0000

Don’t think it can compare to Skyfire. I’ll give it a try just in case, but SF will be hard to beat.

By: MadMike

MadMike — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:17:02 +0000

Right on time. Hey, at least they were honest. Too bad I no longer have a Windows Mobile phone.