CNET Editors' review
Internet Explorer needs a face-lift--but UltraBrowser, built on the IE engine, doesn't add much to the familiar Microsoft package. It's small enough to fit on a disk, and we liked the streamlined interface, but the program uses a bit more system memory than IE, and we noticed no improvements in performance. This browser is slightly more attractive than IE and includes a few very basic skins, but you'll have to download them from the developer's site. UltraBrowser provides a panel for quickly accessing search engines, but it can't search several at once. Also, as with IE, UltraBrowser lacks tabbed browsing, so it has to open a separate window for each Web page; Firefox and Opera users who've grown accustomed to tabs will probably consider that a deal breaker on its own. The browser's major distinctive feature is its ability to store favorites online. Nothing about UltraBrowser will persuade a non-IE user to switch, but it might attract those looking for a compact, IE-compatible Web browser with a few extra features.
Publisher's Description
From UltraBrowser:
UltraBrowser is a small browser application with a password-protected "MyWeb" remote bookmark manager for storing favorites on the Web, accessing them from other computers, and sharing them with others. The browser is integrated with a multisearch panel with access to popular engines enabling one-click querying, built-in Google autosearching from the URL bar and from the built-in search box, Web-page translation in more than 50 languages, and a media panel for TV, radio, music, and news from around the world. The application has a pop-up blocker, a convenient single-menu button for all the important functions and settings; plus, it provides easy access to popular sites and Web mails via drop-down menus.
What's new in this version: In version 11.0, many of the top sites are now accessible from drop-down menus within UltraBrowser. Added convenience to search Google from either the Address bar or the Search Box (located to the right of the address bar).
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"Simple and satisfying"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
It's a simple and easy to use browser. Has lots of features at your fingertips.
Cons
Can't customize default search provider.
Summary
With all the browsers out there, it's good to see one out there that's not some bloated piece of crap like Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Keep up the good work.
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"Wait a minute please!!"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
I think you will agree to me that this program is a small application, and very fast to boot
Cons
On the other hand, if your gonna browse the net just be careful, cause I think this browser is NOT that safe like Firefox or Opera
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"Interesting it is not a browser"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
looks like several of the opera skins I have seen.
Cons
It is not a browser. I looks like a browser but is not. I hope that IE can come up with a better portal C/S director. Get Firefox it is at least a real browser. NO tabbed development. I see nothing useful hav e instructed my customers to not use it because it is without any real security. Not even a blip.
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"Neither that good or bad."
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
Well, the skins are a nice addition over previous versions. Using this browser, you can store your favorites online. Very neat and simple interface.
Cons
There are no real reasons, other than the simple interface, to use this over IE. In fact, with the new MSN Search Bar that includes a tabbed browsing mode, IE has more features than this. You won't be able to use any of the usual plug-ins for this, and it provides you with none. The only changes to this browser are solely cosmetic changes, and they are not amazing. If you know someone who needs a simple interface, then this may be useful, but other than that, it is just a small facelift for IE.
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"The best yet"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
The fastest browser yet; easy to learn; great functionality
Cons
Cannot find anything to dislike.
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"not shabby but competitors rule this industry"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
works
Cons
hard to get use too..
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"brayan"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
soy hombre
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"Another one?"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
skins.
Cons
Instead of Microsoft comming out with another IE upgrade every two weeks, why, with all their money and resourses don't they make a browser that can compete with Firefox and Opera? If you took all the IE browsers, Maxthon,Slim,Avant,Easy,Fast,Gogo,Enigma,(just to name a few I've tried)and put them all together into one, then they might have a fantastic browser. I'm still waiting, I know they will have one some day, hopefully.
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"too simple!"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
only with the translator and the simple browser
Cons
I have common sense!I have four browsers before.But i have netscape 7.1,ie6sp1,mozilla firefox and opera 8.0.I recommend you to use these 4 programs.
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"it's alright"
Version: UltraBrowser 10.02
Pros
has some good features,a translator that works with out other downloading.assortment of search engines
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