Web Browser - which one do you think is the best?

[EastCoasthandle]

OK, I just tried again between IE, FF and Opera. There really is no difference however, Opera is a bit slower opening websites then FF. However, IE is the fastest for me. I am talking no delay when clicking on the link.

 

[ShadowFold]

I used to just use IE but I tried FF and cant stop lol

 

[JrRacinFan]

Actually, I use all 3. More Opera and FF than IE though.

 

[EastCoasthandle]

I used to just use IE but I tried FF and cant stop lol

I understand that . I am a little shocked that IE is much faster though. And completely compatible with FF with regards to browsers. I can actually drag all my favorites from the tool bar of FF onto the link bar of IE. At one time it was hard enough to convert them over to IE. I wasn't able to do that with Opera. To me, Opera has a steeper learning curve then FF or IE. But, I simply took it to as a bit bias because I knew them so well. Now, I starting to think I may have been right with my earlier assessment of Opera.


Edit: I just tried it a few more times with other browsers and IE is faster with Opera coming in 3rd. Maybe it's just my setup

I deleted the cache and cookies of IE, FF and Opera and tried loading TPU from MSN.com as a start page. Here are my results:
FF: Their was a slight pause then the page for TPU came up. However, it loaded in sections. First the top outer portions then the center
Opera: There was a slight pause similar to FF and the page for TPU came up which also came in at one section at a time. However, I noticed the page was still loading after TPU was displayed. I added this to additional time subjectively making it longer then FF.
IE: There was a light pause and the page of TPU came up, no fuse no must. The entire page of TPU came up, not in sections. There was no additional page loading that I could see.

This has been my experience using these 3 web browsers so far with other website I tested. I didn't do a stop watch test because the performance results between the 3 were noticeable without it and this is only with my setup so far (other PCs may vary).

 

[btarunr]

OK, I just tried again between IE, FF and Opera. There really is no difference however, Opera is a bit slower opening websites then FF. However, IE is the fastest for me. I am talking no delay when clicking on the link.

If it's possible, clear the cache (temporary internet files) for your IE, FF, Op and then try. It seems like since IE has already cached the websites you frequently visit, you're getting those no-delays.

 

[EastCoasthandle]

If it's possible, clear the cache (temporary internet files) for your IE, FF, Op and then try. It seems like since IE has already cached the websites you frequently visit, you're getting those no-delays.

I did, and the results are the same
Take a look at the post again as I updated it with and edit.

 

[Mussels]

IE7 with 5 tabs here is using 74K of memory.

Possibly FF is a hungrier memory-eater?

IE is tied into explorer.exe, so it can hide its memory usage in with windows ram usage.

 

[das müffin mann]

firefox all the way, dl faster fox, and the add-on that allows you to use firefox to update windows

 

[sneekypeet]

A buddy of mine showed me Crazy Browser and i was hooked. Has gone on every one of my personal PC's.

I like it, its pretty customizable and user friendly!

Never ran the beta versions either. So im not sure on their stability!

 

[Ravenas]

Browser in order from slow to fast on my Windows XP Professional PC and my Vista Ultimate 64-bit PC.

Slowest -> Fastest

Internet Explorer -> FireFox -> Safari

 

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

foxfire

 

[Solaris17]

i use firefox the newest beta nice and stable no memory leaks and i dont see a problem with anything i choose firefox for security and that fact that i can basically customize it however i want with like a million add ons.

 

[erocker]

I use Internet Explorer, because it comes with Windows (which I use), and I'm bitter, closed minded, and am afraid of change. Really though, I do not use web browsers for anything other than viewing the internet. An address bar and a couple arrows is all I really need. So, would anyone recommend I switch to anything else?

 

[Ravenas]

I use Internet Explorer, because it comes with Windows (which I use), and I'm bitter, closed minded, and am afraid of change. Really though, I do not use web browsers for anything other than viewing the internet. An address bar and a couple arrows is all I really need. So, would anyone recommend I switch to anything else?

Try Safari, and then decide what you think.

 

[flashstar]

I've tried Safari briefly and all I can say is that I was unimpressed. Sure, it opened me up to the big wide world of the all-powerful Mac , but the browser itself was no faster than IE or Firefox and looked garish.

I prefer IE 7, but Firefox 3 is good too.

 

[farlex85]

I love me some ff. All the add-ons (stumble-upon is great), and its quick and highly customizeable. There are all kinds of little tweaks you can do. I also use opera from time to time, mainly just for its pandora widget to have on in the bg. And you can't get around using ie sometimes......

 

[EastCoasthandle]

I tried Safari and like IE it won't allow for a new tab when selecting from my tab bar. That's very annoying if you have a tendency to multi task. FF and Opera(I think) are the only browsers that allow this simple operation.

 

[Darknova]

Opera is the BEST, most secure, uses least amount of memory and certainly does NOT use IE pancho, do some research before you make claims like that.

I PREFER IE though, mainly for the interface. It's way of rendering things is very very broken though and does not adhere to web standards, however with IE 8 MS is rectifying that and I look forward to seeing them accomplish this.

As for Firefox, I DON'T want to be forced to use plugins to bring it up to the same level of memory usage, and security as Opera which has it all by default. In my book that's an Epic Fail.

I'll still to IE 8 and Opera for now.

 

[xfire]

Darknova there are some skins for opera to make it look like IE.

 

[WhiteLotus]

Firefox for me, not really sure why, but i just find it more visually appealing and the tabs was an amazing feature over IE when i first used it.

 

[intel igent]

i run IE tried FF some time ago and didnt have much luck with it so i went back to the tried and true browser

 

[Water Drop]

Been a Firefox user since it was called "Firebird", it is probably still the best browser. IE7 though was a huge improvement over IE6, and once in a while I will use IE7 if I get pissed at Firefox for some reason or another.

In Kubuntu I use to use Konqueror, which was alright. I now use Firefox in Ubuntu though and Firefox in Vista x64. IE7 is my secondary browser in Windows.

As for Safari, that is the biggest piece of crap I have ever used. I will never install that crap on my computer ever again.

 

[niko084]

Out of these Firefox, but I find myself liking Safari also, problem being it has its own issues.

 

[Black Panther]

Well so I've switched to FF 3.0 beta 4.
It's hard not to after viewing the result of this poll!

And I'm glad I did. I had no idea about the customization of FF, the themes and all the stuff!

One thing which is bothering me though is that when I first load a page it doesn't load up as a whole all at once but like in 2 or 3 parts, very quickly. It doesn't have anything to do with my internet speed, IE used to load up the whole page at once.

Maybe there is some plugin I could do with?

 

[lemonadesoda]

I've tried them. Internet Explorer 6.0.3790 is the best.

Just got to learn to use SHIFT+CLICK to open a second, thrid, fourth window etc. Use the taskbar for tabs.