CNET Editors' review
Surfers have boards for every kind of surf. Web surfers have never enjoyed so many choices, either. With open-source browser kernels, evolving Web standards, a universe of add-ons, and content that consumes ever more system resources and bandwidth, the field is wide open for "other" browsers that combine speed, security, and versatility. Lataza Browser Professional from KGL Softouch builds on the latest Internet Explorer kernel. As with other top-rated browsers, it's fast, free, customizable, and comes with a variety of security and convenience features. To get the most out of Lataza Browser, you should also have IE 8 or higher.
Lataza Browser sets up in the usual way, including the ability to import favorites from IE, Firefox, and Opera. The browser has an attractive interface and several toolbar options, including a useful Status Bar at the bottom edge containing everything from memory usage and downloads to a calculator. We could also add Page, Find, and Side Bars. The translated documentation at the browser's Web site was a bit difficult to follow, but it appears the developers have tweaked the IE kernel's resource management process to release memory resources more quickly when Web pages are closed. In any case, Lataza Browser proved as fast and steady as any of the latest browsers.
Lataza Browser checked for updates automatically and our update required a reboot; hardly an issue, but unusual for a browser. As Web browsers get more and more alike, it's harder to stand out from the crowd. However, the latest "alternative" browsers have nearly all the features and convenience of the big players with few of the disadvantages that limited their appeal. We recommend adding Lataza Browser to your must-try list.
Publisher's Description
From KGL Softouch:
KGL Softouch's best upgrade and version of Lataza Browser to Lataza Browser Professional version which has new and updated graphical user interface (GUI) with fixed and rewritten codes to improve professional web browsing experience on your computers at home, office or anywhere it might be concerned.
What's new in this version: Fixed: Fixed a bug which may cause the crash of webpages on Windows 2003. Fixed some bugs caused by Anti-Freeze function. Fixed the bug that input mehtods can not be switched by pressing Ctrl+Shift under some circumstances. Enhanced: All Codes have been re-written, and user experience under Anti-Freeze has been significantly improved. No screen blinking happens when switching tabs on Windows 7. Focus of the browser and pages will not be lost frequently. More fluent to move the windows and switch... See all new features
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All versions:
4.0 starsout of 8 votes
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Current version:
3.2 starsout of 4 votes
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"Fast but buggy."
Version: Lataza Browser Pro
Pros
Nice interface, better than Chrome and the standard Firefox but lacks Firefox's customization options. Full of features and light on the system.
Cons
Full of bugs, keeps on crashing every hour or so. I use FF as my browser of choice and that hasn't crashed in at least 2 years so to have a crash every hour is a worry. Tried it for a afternoon, drove me mad so removed it.
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"Possibly a virus?"
Version: Lataza Browser Pro
Pros
Dunno)))))
Cons
On download attempt my G-Data antivirus produced the following warning: Virus: Gen:Variant.Kazy.12879 (Engine-A)
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"Much better than Chrome."
Version: Lataza Browser Pro
Pros
Doesn't freeze as much as Chrome & faster than Chrome too. Also looks better than Chrome.
Cons
Not any that I've seen.
Summary
All around good browser.
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"Great Browser!!"
Version: Lataza Browser Pro
Pros
Full featured, compact. Everything is convenient to find and use. It has auto fill, tabs, a selective download and more,
Cons
A bit unstable with Windows7. Every hour or two it shuts down. However people I know haven't had any problems on Vista.
Summary
All around a terrific browser, now my favorite. Opera comes in a close second.
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