A Closer Look At Safari 4: How Does It Stack Up?

**MIG-31** · Jul 21, 2009, 05:45 PM

In early June, Apple released what is arguably its most significant upgrade to Safari yet: Safari 4. In typical Apple fashion, the company was quick to deem it the "world's fastest and most innovative browser." Today, we're setting out to find if that bold claim is indeed true, and we'll be breaking down the features and performance profile of it--along with its fiercest competitors--on both the Mac and PC side.
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**dj_stick** · Jul 22, 2009, 05:45 AM

clearly written by a firefox fan

But I do agree with his statement in the conclusion, regarding those who really don't need/want a heap of extra plugins, Safari is quite fine otherwise

Matth · Jul 22, 2009, 09:14 PM

Biggest downside to Safari - Apple's "Software Updater" and the "have one, push all" behaviour.

I don't have an Ipod, WTF would I want Itunes?

longhorn1000 · Jul 22, 2009, 09:25 PM

to rip your cds, to download songs, to browse 30 sec plays off the store. to see new releases. the list is quite long. i don't have an ipod and I use itunes.

what I would really like really answered is, are there any tech guys who actually don't fall into the apple fanatic or apple hater camps. I am one, any other takers?

Falstaff · Jul 22, 2009, 10:02 PM

I use Safari, enjoy it and I think it appears to be faster than IE7 on my puter.

Mac Daddy · Jul 23, 2009, 01:28 AM

Using it on Win7 RC with no issues so some peeps need a hug

Jul 21, 2009, 05:45 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 44,497 Rep Power: 244 System Specs	A Closer Look At Safari 4: How Does It Stack Up? In early June, Apple released what is arguably its most significant upgrade to Safari yet: Safari 4. In typical Apple fashion, the company was quick to deem it the "world's fastest and most innovative browser." Today, we're setting out to find if that bold claim is indeed true, and we'll be breaking down the features and performance profile of it--along with its fiercest competitors--on both the Mac and PC side. ____________ Source: Hothardware __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here How you can help HardwareHeaven by using Digg! HH Hardware Diggs / GH Gaming Diggs

Jul 22, 2009, 09:14 PM	#3
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,210 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Re: A Closer Look At Safari 4: How Does It Stack Up? Biggest downside to Safari - Apple's "Software Updater" and the "have one, push all" behaviour. I don't have an Ipod, WTF would I want Itunes? __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Jul 22, 2009, 09:25 PM	#4
longhorn1000 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 37	Re: A Closer Look At Safari 4: How Does It Stack Up? to rip your cds, to download songs, to browse 30 sec plays off the store. to see new releases. the list is quite long. i don't have an ipod and I use itunes. what I would really like really answered is, are there any tech guys who actually don't fall into the apple fanatic or apple hater camps. I am one, any other takers?

Jul 22, 2009, 10:02 PM	#5
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 18,564 Rep Power: 157	Re: A Closer Look At Safari 4: How Does It Stack Up? I use Safari, enjoy it and I think it appears to be faster than IE7 on my puter. __________________ Transform Technology dont allow it to transform you

Jul 23, 2009, 01:28 AM	#6
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Re: A Closer Look At Safari 4: How Does It Stack Up? Using it on Win7 RC with no issues so some peeps need a hug __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen