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Opera 9 review

7.4

Editors' Rating

Very Good

9.1

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:Free

Verdict

We really like Opera 9 -- but we like it more as the cool, arty browser that it is and not as our everyday Internet workhorse... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Integrates BitTorrent media downloads
  • Offers desktop Widgets
  • More secure than Internet Explorer

Cons

  • Not all of the new features in Opera 9 will be useful to everyone
  • The RSS feeds page is clunky at best

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Member Opinion

9.1

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

7 Members have reviewed this product

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Mouse_Nightshirt

Mouse_Nightshirt

Good, but not superb

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7.0

Very Good


Anonymous

Anonymous

Opera is best by far.

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Review is bias.

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10

Perfect


Nick Elliott

Nick Elliott

Innovative browser for IT-savvy users

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10

Perfect


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