NetFront Browser 3.4 Technical preview

[Chillen]

Sup guys have not posted in while but for those lookin for an alternate browser or looking to try something new...here goes

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1. Introduction
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NetFront(TM) Browser v3.4 for Windows Mobile(R) was developed based on standard
Internet protocols and supports the latest standard markup languages:
HTML (HyperText Markup Language), XHTML (eXtensible HyperText Markup
Language), and WAP2.0 (WML1.3).

It also can display pages to which CSS (Cascading Style Sheet),
ECMAScript (JavaScript), DOM (Document Object Model), or DHTML
(Dynamic HTML) has been applied, and provides powerful features
similar to a PC browser.


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2. Main Feature Specifications
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The following are the main features of NetFront Browser v3.4 for Windows Mobile:

- HTML 4.01
- XHTML 1.1
- cHTML (Compact HTML)
- XHTML Basic (XHTML subset: W3C Recommendation)
- WML1.3
- CSS (Cascading Style Sheet) 1, 2 (partial)
- ECMAScript 3rd Edition (JavaScript 1.5 equivalent)
- DOM (Document Object Model) 1, 2 (partial)
- Image format: GIF, Animation GIF, PNG, JPEG, MNG-LC, BMP
- HTTP/1.1
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer) 2.0/3.0, TLS (Transport Layer Security) 1.0
- Multi-windows (function for displaying up to 5 tabbed windows by switching them)
- Cookie
- Bookmark, Page Memo
- Auto-Cruise
- Helper (starts external applications)
- Internet search
- Smart-Fit Rendering
- Browsing mode (Full Browsing, Text Browsing, Simple Browsing, Rapid-Render)
- Certificate Manager
- Japanese domain support
- Smart Frame Operation
- RSS､Atom Feed
- Password Manager (WebDataManager)
- Pop-up Block
- Rendering on a virtual-size screen (Virtual Canvas)
- PagePilot
- Visual Bookmark
- camellia support

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3. System Requirements
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- CPU: ARM compatible CPU, PXA2xx (XScale)/PXA2xx compatible CPU
- OS: Windows Mobile 5.0 software for Pocket PC (English version)
- For data storage: Approx. 5.1MB
- For program execution: Approx. 6.0MB
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4.Verified Devices
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- i-mate JASJAR


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5. File Structure
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English version
- NF34PPCENRxxxTP.CAB ... Windows Mobile 5 for Pocket PC Installer

Remarks: Release number is assigned to "xxx" for CAB in proper release


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6. Installation
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1.Copy the Cab file to Windows Mobile device
2.From Windows Mobile explorer, find the copied Cab file and run it to start installation

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7. Uninstallation
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1. On Windows Mobile, select [Setting] from [Start]
2. Open [Remove Programs] on the [System] tab
3. Select [ACCESS NetFront34] and tap the [Remove] button

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8. Changes from NetFront Browser v3.3 for Pocket PC
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(1) Improved redndering speed
- Optimized communication processing
- Review of module structure

(2) PagePilot/PageMap
- PagePilot/PageMap enables you to see the whole page layout,
and allows you to select the part to view
(Devices which do not have a cursor button/navigation pad do not support the feature)

[How to operate]
1. Hold the up or down part of the cursor button/navigation pad to show the whole page layout
2. Move a frame with the cursor button/navigation pad
3. By pressing the center button or after waiting a bit, the selected part of the page is enlarged

(3) VisualBookmark
- Thumnails of bookmaked pages makes it easy for you to know which pages to select

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9. Verified External Applications
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- Microsoft Excel Mobile
- Microsoft Word Mobile
- Windows Media Player Mobile for Pocket PC




I attached the cab for those who just want to dl strait off the site

When bookmarking sites... as you guys can see it gives you a nice preview of the site.. also it gives you a nice rotating animation when scrolling from bookmark 2 bookmark. Btw I isntalled it on my mogul with sprints new rom 2.17. One issue I did notice tho was on cnn.com seemed to have a bit of trouble.. so far I am liking it tho

[PPCFreak]

i'll give it a shot as well. I don't like PocketIE at all and so far had troubles with OperaMini and Piscel browsers.
Thanks for the hard work.

[InvincibleLiving]

looks interesting, wish they would've thrown in tabbed browsing too though.

[Genjinaro]

Originally Posted by nautica2450

looks interesting, wish they would've thrown in tabbed browsing too though.

You are reffering to Netfront 3.4? It does have it.

[fletch713]

Anyone have NetFront 3.5?

[Torx]

thanks homie, giving it a go! although i doubt anything can beat opera mini right now.

edit: okay, this is definately a step in the right direction, and nothing short of amazing.
- rendering speed is still slow as crap compared to opera mini 4 like PIE
- by default the page pilot is not active, and i cant even find an option to enable it.
- in window and fullscreen is just visually ugly... a more visually appealing scrollbars and such would be nice
- options, options options!! i love it! you can actually choose where to store cache and if you even WANT to enable cache..
- visual bookmark display is AWESOME and is pretty smooth.
- the whole netfront logo and design is just too reminiscent of the 90's netscape and browser design.. very oldschool.
- the typing in text boxes on the fly is AWESOME and something that i HATE about opera mini.

overall, i love it and im willing to step onto the bandwagon for future testing. until then i'll stick with opera mini 4

[ahbroody]

In it for a try as I dont like PIE and Opera mini and my touch dont like each other

[mobilejray]

Looking forward to trying the NetFront v3.4 this weekend, will post my results next week.
Thanks for all your hard work!

[Genjinaro]

This is one of my favs as it is more stable than my paid for Opera Mobile 8.65...

[them0nk]

netfront 3.5 isnt out... 3.4 is a tech preview, so officially 3.4 isn't even out by my logic. but the page ABOUT 3.5 is Really confusing isn't it... and WHERE is this pagepilot thing in 3.4 i dont see it- and browsing to me on it still sucks. i want it to be like safari WM6 ftl.