Top 10 Broswers of 2011

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The software to retrieve, present and transfer millions of info around the world is what we commonly call as Web browser. As a new year blooms, advanced versions of many existing browsers and completely new browsers start to tassel out. And in this article, We are gonna have a short review on the top 10 super-efficient browsers of the year 2011.

It is already half passed 2011. Now most of the browsers have gone for the most advanced versions of themselves. The competition is much heavy now, with a new technology coming out often to replace old ones, and the browsers are working hard to keep them up to date, let it be HTML 5 or Security features, the competition is tremendous and as a result, we get only the best. This guide will help you choose the best among the better ones.

Mozilla Firefox:
Mozilla has launched its latest version Firefox 4. Its improved interface provides better browsing experience. Its super speed, crash protection and hardware accelerating feature makes browsing lively. The 3D feature of Firefox 4 makes it a ming-blowing one.

Specifications:

Firefox button – a substitute for menus
Improved Bookmark button
Single Stop/Refresh button
Scrolling through tabs
Session restore
Offline browsing (for certain webs)
Zooming
3x faster than firefox 3.6
3D graphics
Anti-virus integration
Anti-phishing (safe online purchase)
Enhanced Auto complete
Automated Updates
Out-dated plugin deduction
Personas (Themes)
10,000 ways of customization
Multi touch support
CSS3 features (border radius, box-shadow and other transitions)
75 languages translation
Fabulous fonts
Implementation of HTML5 standards

All these exciting features make it the number 1 browser of 2011. The next version namely, Firefox 5 is expected to be launched within the end of June. So, after it’s release it may emerge as the number one Browser of the year.

Google Chrome:
World’s second most popular browser of the year is Google Chrome 11. After the successful version of Chrome 10, Google has undertaken the launch of its next eye-opening version Chrome 11. We have only the beta version released at this stage and the release date of the original version is still unknown. Its dynamic tabs and visual sampling feature of recently visited websites opens a new world of web-browsing. Lets have a glance on its amazing features.

Specifications:

80% decrease in CPU usage
Efficient Search box
Enhanced Auto complete
Downloading made easier
Sandboxing feature (Anti-Malware and Anti-Phishing)
Dramatic increase of Java Script speed
GPU accelerated 3D graphics
Voice to text feature (i.e; voice recognition)
Short and innovative Web apps
CSS3 feature
Automated Updates
Startling themes
Session restore
68% faster than its previous version
Implementation of HTML5 standards

The Speech to text feature of Chrome 11, seems to be really exciting. But, only after the launch of the original version, one could make out how efficient that is.

Microsoft Internet Explorer:
IE9 has been pushed to Rank 3 with the advent of Firefox 4 and Chrome 11. Yet, IE9 is unique because of its outstanding features. This browser is best suited for Windows 7. The search and address bars are unified into a single bar. Its improved performance and speed makes it superior to its former versions. It works only in Windows Vista and newer

Specifications:

Integration with Windows 7
Smart look and revamped interface
Enhanced tab features(Color coded, re-arrangement facilities etc)
Re-designed “New tab” page
Notification bar
Integration of Address and Search bars
Tab pinning
Faster than its primordial versions
Built-in download manager
Enhanced security and privacy features
Smart Screen filter
Implementation of HTML5 standards
Improved Add-on features
High accelerated graphics
Automated updates

Though, IE9 is a vast improvement over its pristine versions, its features are still no match for the first 2 browsers of the year. Yet, its improved interface, Graphics improvement and pinning features provides a jocund experience.

Opera:
Opera 11 is a stylish web browser, with many facilities, yet its features are just 40% of those of Mozilla Firefox 4. But, Opera 11 is a better browser for safe and secure surfing. It also provides the feature of visual mouse gesture, with which one can perform the common browser operations with the quick flick of the mouse. Despite of its drawbacks, it provides a gleeful experience when used.

Specification:

Opera Button
Tab Stacking
Visual Mouse Gestures
Super-efficient Panels and toolbars
HTML5 standards
CSS3 features
Draggable Mail panel
Beautiful Skins and Layouts
Pinning tabs
Widgets
Easy Torrent Download
Highly secured downloading
Fastest JavaScript Engine

Sarari:

Apple has launched the latest version of Safari, namely, Safari 5.0.4 a few weeks ago. Its severity and compatibility and methods of protection against bugs place it in the top 10 browsers of the year. One of the Special features of the browser is Safari Reader, which removes annoying ads and other visual distractions while reading an article. It is compatible with both Windows 7 and Mac 10. The following are the features of Safari 5.0.4

Specifications:

Better performance
Safari Reader
HTML5 support
Web sockets
Sandboxing feature
2x faster than Firefox 3.6
Faster Nitro engine (to enhance speed) and JavaScript Engine
Smarter Address Field
Hardware Acceleration
Timeline pane (to view how the browser interact with the website)
Zooming
Enhanced Keyboard Navigation
Accessible Rich Internet Application (ARIA) Feature (to help physically challenged)
ICC color profile Support (To enhance the clarity of images)
Webkit (Search engine)
One click emailing
Pinning tabs

Maxthon:Next in the list is Marathon 3. It is better known for its rich set of features. It occupies only a little memory while running. It also provides enjoyable surfing by supporting special plug-ins. It too has a button as a substitute for the menu bar.

Specifications:

Maxthon button
Ad hunter
Dual Display Engine
Visual Mouse Gesture
Magic Fill
Modern Skin
Super drag and drop

Though it has it’s own distinguishing features, it is not as fast and secure as other browsers. Its efficiency is low.

Flock:
Flock was a web browser that specialized in providing social networking and Web 2.0 facilities built into its user interface.Earlier versions of Flock used the Gecko HTML rendering engine by Mozilla. Version 2.6.2, released in July 2010, was the last version based on Mozilla.download, and supported Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X platforms (previously also Linux).

Support for Flock was discontinued in April 2011 and the developers recommended users switch to Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox instead.

Flock 2.5 integrated social networking and media services including MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Blogger, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc.Notably, when logging into any of the supported social services, Flock can track updates from friends: profiles, uploaded photos, and more. Flock's latest 2.5 version added Twitter Search functionality, multi-casting of status updates to multiple services, and the introduction of instant messaging via Facebook Chat in the browser.

Other features include:

native sharing of text, links, photos and videos;
a "Media Bar" showing preview of online videos and photos as well as subscription to photo and video feeds;
a feed reader supporting Atom, RSS, and Media RSS feeds;
a blog editor and reader, allowing direct posting into any designated blog;
a Webkit-mail component allowing users to check supported web-based email off site, compose new messages, and drag-and-drop pictures and videos from the "Media Bar" or webclipboard into a new email message;
support for third-party add-ons, including a number of Firefox extensions.

Avant:

Avant alpha 1 is also known as Avant 11.7. Its Speed, mouse gestures and zooming features have a vast improvement over its primordial versions. It has a professional look. Despite of these, this browser cannot stand through the tough fight between the browsers.

Specifications:

Basic Mouse Gestures
500% Zooming
Simple to use
Blocks only pop-ups
Speed – similar to IE8
Guides only through email or forums

Deepnet Explorer:

Though it has some good functionalities, it is not impressive. Its lack of parental control and ability to synchronize brings a grin in users face.

A browser with handful of features, yet nothing impresses the users. It mainly focuses on RSS feeds and in facilitating P2P networking. It offers many tools, but cannot satisfy the users like the above browsers.