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Wii Browser Trial Released
2006 @ 02:58 PMAs I was going to sleep last night, my Wii's slot illuminated and pulsated, notifying me of a new message. I promptly checked it to find that the new Opera Wii beta browser was available for download on the Wii Shop.
So far, I'm very impressed by the browser. The custom-built Flash plugin does its job well enough, making accessible lots of new multimedia on the Wii. The layout engine itself is pretty sweet. Opera has done a good job porting Presto.
The browser itself should have a few more features, however. The only "extraneous" feature, in respect to pure browsing, is Bookmarks(or Favorites.) I'd like to see the browser have an address bar above the page itself rather than having to navigate to a "control panel" page. And, of course, it needs tabs. I agree that as much of the screen needs to be dedicated to the page itself, but they can spare room for an adress bar and tabs(and maybe a personal bar... ;).)
I love seeing more and more activity in the browser market. It really stimulates me to work on my own layout engine. Maybe someday I'll have something that can compete with... Lynx. :P
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I love how your Wii's slot ILLUMINATED and PULSATED...but are you surethat your custom-built flash plugin does the JOB well enough, because I believe I can do it better...and you could add a PERSOMAL BAR to my Wii any day...and It really STIMULATES me to read this because of the level of nerdyness....I think I just came actually...you had me at the new message to tell you the truth...Maybe I'll work on a layout engine in hopes of STIMULATING you, since my butt is too small to and all...
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-Haley