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  • 4.0 stars

    "Good Alternative to the Bloated, Big-Box Browsers"

    August 26, 2012  |   By otiamaria

    Pros

    * Maxthon is customizable without being overly done.
    * Not just one search engine, but MANY, and if they don't provide it, you can get it anyhow.
    * Shows only content that's relevant to YOU.
    * Themes available.
    * Has quick access to whatever you need on your computer. One click of a pre-assigned button can automatically open Microsoft Paint.

    Cons

    As of yet, I have not come across any. Smooth, fast searching. This is a browser that is concerned that you get the best BROWSING experience available. They give you extras, don't get me wrong, but the main focus is successful, fruitful browsing, and MAXTHON DELIVERS.

    Summary

    Google got stricken from my browser choices when they jacked over 700 of my photos and videos and put them in a public Picassa album without my knowledge or consent. Yahoo was ok. But they began to spam up my email and thought they would be "better" at sorting it then I am. Not only that, but installing Axis beta caused me a HUGE headache. IE? Nuh-uh. Safety issues there.
    Firefox is still ok with me, although a little buggy at times.
    Other browsers are EXTREMELY limit4ed or OVERLY intrusive.....and then you find Maxthon, and a perfect balance is struck. I still have it installed and have no plans to stop using it. Worth downloading? Yes.

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