Opera finally breaks old stigma!
Pros: Its certainly the most polished browser product available on the net and the list of believers is growing by the day. With a shot across the bow between the classic Internet Explorer and the world domination of Firefox - Opera has positioned itself by removing the omnipotent advert window and the $29 price tag deterring many a user away from this browser. Personally, I do believe that Opera is gearing up for a major shift from Shareware capabilities to Freeware by launching the 8.50 version. Mark my words - either this will catapult them into a new realm of popularity or will ultimately result in the grinding halt in the style of NeoPlanet. It is truly unfortunate for all the folks who dished out $29 for it in the last quarter but then the redeeming factor for them would be the support. (Not that you might need it!)The product is stable and remains a mainstay in my browser arsenal. Highly recommended!!!
Cons: The Support Fee will deter the faint of heart or the scrooges but I must say that its well worth the investment.
Posted: 21-Sep-2005 01:33:37 PM



