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Opera getting high marks for its browser on the Motorola Q

Published November 1st, 2007 12:59 PM EDT By Daniel Goldman

The Opera Mobile browser on the new Motorola Q9h, which goes on sale tomorrow by AT&T Wireless, is getting praised by the media for its superiority over Microsoft’s Pocket Internet Explorer (Pocket IE).

From PC World magazine (also syndicated by The Washington Post):

“The included Opera mobile browser and Documents to Go programs are both superior to Microsoft’s bundled browser and office apps.”

From Cnet Reviews:

“Motorola decided to do its own thing again and chose Opera as the default Web browser for the Q9h. Once again, we’re not complaining as Opera does a great job of optimizing Web pages for mobile devices.”

From Twice magazine:

“the Opera Web browser (to offer) [offers] a better browsing experience than Microsoft Explorer for small-screen devices”

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(Opera Mobile on the Motorola Q9h)

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  1. 1 FataL Nov 1st, 2007 at 1:26 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.24 on Windows Windows XP

    Ugly icon on white background looks weird, doesn’t it?

  2. 2 Maulkin Nov 1st, 2007 at 3:18 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.50 on Windows Windows XP

    Indeed Opera should work on the transparence ;)

  3. 3 BAMAToNE Nov 1st, 2007 at 3:29 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.50 on Windows Windows XP

    FataL: That was exactly what I was going to say. The only negative to a great piece of news.

  4. 4 Øyvind Ø Nov 2nd, 2007 at 4:20 am
    using Opera Opera 9.02 on Windows Windows XP

    Hehe, you 3 stole my words. Been on my mind so many times when using various devices.

    - ØØ -

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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
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com