How's the browser? - Page 3

slaman · #21 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jjday7

Very informative and I am glad you pointed this out. What is the version number for opera on the telus version of the tp 2?

Version 9.5 Build 16844

jjday7 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 01:42 PM

I tried out the tmobile version and I have to agree. the screen is not sensitive at all and it took a few times trying to get links to pop up. I notice that it only happens in opera and not the ui. My touches always registered everywhere else.

the slider is not very good either. I love the phone but those two things are annoying. I think a custom rom will fix both those things.

I know someone will come up with a way to make the slider work in other apps also.

chancellar · #23 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slaman

I hate the browser... but hey, that's because the only thing I am comparing it to is the iPhone. Problems include:

- when I scroll, it keeps moving long after I've removed my finger. I can't stop scrolling by tapping screen

- when I click a link and it doesn't recognize it, it does a random page down, making it extremely annoying to find your spot again

- the zoom slider is a must, but unfortunately, only the STOCK version of Opera works with it - Skyfire, IE, and Opera beta does not work with it

- double-tapping works inconsistently (as does the slider) - sometimes it simply does not register

- filling in text fields is frustrating - I click the spot, and it doesn't recognize it... I find touching links basically unusuable unless I slide out the keyboard and navigate using the cursor and enter key

...

thought I'd give a balanced perspective since this thread was full of positive comments. The above points make browsing EXTREMELY annoying.

Thanks for the perspective. I know its unfair to always compare phones to the Iphone but I feel like a new standard has been set for touch screen phones when it comes to web browsing. I'm glad I found out that the TP2 doesn't rise to the standard at least not yet.

chancellar · #24 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jjday7

I tried out the tmobile version and I have to agree. the screen is not sensitive at all and it took a few times trying to get links to pop up. I notice that it only happens in opera and not the ui. My touches always registered everywhere else.

the slider is not very good either. I love the phone but those two things are annoying. I think a custom rom will fix both those things.

I know someone will come up with a way to make the slider work in other apps also.

Good to receive more critical opinions. Do you think that a ROM build can compensate for the lack of a capacitive screen when it comes to browsing?

Do you guys think the lack of responsiveness in the browser is due to the screen or processor/memory?

slaman · #25 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chancellar

Good to receive more critical opinions. Do you think that a ROM build can compensate for the lack of a capacitive screen when it comes to browsing?

Do you guys think the lack of responsiveness in the browser is due to the screen or processor/memory?

I don't think it's the screen... I thought it was the software to be honest. I tried installing the beta browser, but because the scroll doesn't work, I gave up on it. If anything, it's the screen. I think the processor also slows down the UI as well - sometimes it "skips"... the D3D driver helped things though.

VDubb · #26 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 02:58 PM

Is there a way to set the Opera Mobile browser as the default and have it replace IE on the Internet tab?

- VDubb

Huggybear · #27 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by vakbrain

Opera browser is good. Web pages are shown correctly. I've experimented some problem with some javascript scripts though. Flash is not supported in the current version of Opera and that's too bad

Maybe I will give a try to the Opera 9.7 beta version ...

I used Opera when I got my phone, but for some reason it says my trial expired. So, I downloaded Skyfire and I haven't looked back. The javascript issue you refer to is solved with Skyfire.

The ONLY drawback is you can't open multiple tabs. I think they are working on that one though.

jessiethe3rd · #28 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VDubb

Is there a way to set the Opera Mobile browser as the default and have it replace IE on the Internet tab?

- VDubb

Opera is the default browser in HTC Home screen. I find it opens some links in PIE in certain apps... may need to change the defaul throughout.

**tokuzumi** · #29 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 03:54 PM

VDubb has t-mobile, who apparently set IE as the default browser. Opera is installed, however....

Huggybear · #30 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vakbrain

Opera browser is good. Web pages are shown correctly. I've experimented some problem with some javascript scripts though. Flash is not supported in the current version of Opera and that's too bad

Maybe I will give a try to the Opera 9.7 beta version ...

I used Opera when I got my phone, but for some reason it says my trial expired. So, I downloaded Skyfire and I haven't looked back. The javascript issue you refer to is solved with Skyfire.

The ONLY drawback are you can't open multiple tabs and it doesn't seem to be in tune with the G-Sensor, so it doens't auto switch to landscape. I think they are working on these though.