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eWeek Labs selects Opera 9 as top product of 2006

Published January 2nd, 2007 10:22 AM EST By Daniel Goldman

Opera 9 was chosen as one of the top products of 2006 by eWeek Labs. No other browsers were mentioned on that list.

Here’s what Jim Rapoza, eWeek’s Lab director said:

“It has a market share that is dwarfed by the No. 2 Web browser Firefox and is a minuscule spec compared with market leader Internet Explorer. The average Internet user has probably never even heard of it, never mind used it. But when it comes to strength of features, quality of interface and pace of innovation, Opera is the giant of the Web browser world. When we tested Opera 9 this year, we called it one of the best Web browsing tools that we had used in a long time and the subsequent releases of Firefox 2.0 and Internet Explorer 7 did nothing to change that opinion.”

When Opera 9 was released earlier this summer, eWeek Magazine wrote an excellent review of the browser. Opera 9 also received the eWeek Labs Analyst’s Choice Award.

I spoke with Jim Rapoza, the lab director at eWeek, a short while ago; you can read my interview with him here.

What a way to start the new year. I’m looking forward to the cool “new” stuff in Opera 9.2!

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  1. 1 csulok Jan 2nd, 2007 at 2:21 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    what cool new stuff in opera 9.2?
    any hints available? ^^

  2. 2 Kelson Jan 2nd, 2007 at 5:07 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Linux Linux

    Very impressive! Congratulations to Opera!

    Incidentally, what’s with the quotes around “new?”

  3. 3 Grey Jan 3rd, 2007 at 3:38 am
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    Some stuff we’ve known for a while but missed in the last versions… hmm ;)

  4. 4 Tobbi Jan 3rd, 2007 at 7:07 am
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    Congratulations.

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Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.

Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.

Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.

Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.

Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.

Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.

Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.

Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
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-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com