A newer version of Avant Browser is available.
(Download doesn't provide access to previous versions of this program.)
- Average user rating: stars out of 3046 votes Back to product review
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
Full user review
-
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: Avant Browser 10.2 build 33
"I gave it up once before, not again."
Pros: The version just prior to this one was a little too buggy for me. This version seems cleaner, faster, more stable. With the flash blocker on, and the add blocker on, the pages load faster than any other version thus far. I really like the fact that this browser has now added a close button on the tab itself instead of clicking on the tab and scrolling all the way to the bottom just to close it. Since I have SP2 and all the updates, I feel secure using this exceptional shell. I would recommend this browser as the only IE extension that anyone should use. Maxthon is slower and it seems to be showing its age just like IE itself. Once IE7 comes out with its final version, I will once again have to evaluate this browser against another. But until then, I will faithfully use Avant, and its subsequent releases. You'll find that IE extensions/shells are the way to go since the internet is really based on its rendering. If you don't want to download a whole lot of browsers just to attain speed, appearance or just to jump on the band wagon, Avant will get you where you need to go fast and reliably. You will find that Avant will get better and better with each release as I have found Avant to be. I haven't donated to any browser except this one due to the fact that you can really tell a lot of thought, skill, and talent went into the creation of this IE shell. A lot of people will tell you to steer clear of anything related to IE but you just can't do that and view every site that you want. Just make sure that you have SP2 all the updates, and you'll find that even though it's an IE shell, it's safe as the sites you visit, virus protection and spyware protection you have. I personally don't like changing browsers during an internet session and sacrificing performance, and with Avant, you won't have too.
Cons: It doesn't have Opera or Firefox for its name to get people to flock to it.
Submit your review
You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.
All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.
CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.
