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Opera Updates Browser for Pocket PC

By Nate Mook, BetaNews

May 31, 2006, 12:46 PM

Opera Software on Wednesday announced the release of Opera 8.6 for Windows Mobile based Pocket PCs, adding support for Microsoft's latest 5.0 release. The browser utilizes Opera's latest core, and offers tabbed browsing and Web surfing in horizontal landscape mode.

A beta preview of the mobile offering was first offered in January, and Opera says it has signed deals with T-Mobile and Japanese carrier Willcom to pre-install the software. A 30-day trial is available for download, with the browsing costing $24 USD to purchase. Opera says a version for Windows Mobile 5.0 based Smartphones is also on the way.

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By templar™

posted May 31, 2006 - 11:02 PM

Actually, Opera Mobile is far more superior than Pocket IE or the few other free offerings.

It is much, much more compliant when it comes to handling CSS & Javascript heavy pages.

But I do think the USD24 price tag is too steep for many people. I would definitely buy it if it's less than USD15.

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By fewt

posted May 31, 2006 - 6:44 PM

http://www.opera.com/buy/?show=mobile

LOL! No thanks, I'll stick with Pocket IE and save my money for something that's uhh worth money.

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By jbaltz69

posted May 31, 2006 - 2:41 PM

Why would you pay 25 dollars when there a many other browsers that are free? I would rather use I.E. than pay 25 dollars.

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By marko2511

posted May 31, 2006 - 5:25 PM

@jbaltz69
Sure, why would you buy a car when you can use four circle shaped stones and a piece of wood and "drive" on that..
Sure, why would you buy a fridge when you can dig a hole in earth and cool your meat there..
Sure, why would you buy a calculator when you can pick few apples and do addition with them..

Ok, than, can you show us that "many free browsers" which can offer you same functionality and comfort like in this case, Opera Mobile?

Regards

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By jbaltz69

edited Jun 1, 2006 - 12:44 AM

That certainly was clever reply. What does Opera do that is SO SPECIAL that it is worth 25 dollars?

It's like why would you buy a donkey when you could write stupid replies on a technology forum...

Some questions will never be answered.

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By templar™

edited Jun 1, 2006 - 11:35 AM

jbaltz69, have you even tried Opera Mobile and compare it with Pocket IE?

marko2511's analogy of the car vs 4 stones is stretching the truth way too far. Perhaps, it's more like comparing Win95 (Pocket IE) to Win98SE (Opera Mobile). :)

Sure, I think the price is steep. But Opera Mobile is a much better mobile browser. Believe me.

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By paulstorm

posted May 31, 2006 - 2:17 PM

Looks like this agreement is for T-Mobile UK only.

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