Testseek.com have collected 32 expert reviews of the Mozilla Firefox 4.0 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Mozilla Firefox 4.0.
March 2011
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Menu redesign makes it much easier to get to bookmarks
Addons and history
Smaller changes greatly improve usability
Tab Groups feature very handy
Capacity for interface customisation remains unparalleled
The speed of the browser, the simple interface and unique features such as tab groups make this a strong browser,
Firefox doesn’t offer thumbnail previews or native mouse gesture compatibility.
The easy-to-use, minimalist interface along with helpful tools like tab groups and the “pin as app” feature make Firefox the best browser available....
Abstract: Mozilla Firefox 4.0 is one of the toughest competitors ever for Google Chrome, as it is one of the fastest and safest web browsers of all time. That's because this version brings safety to a superior level, and more than that, it comes with a whole new in...
Abstract: The browser wars continue to rage with Microsoft, Mozilla, Google and others all keen to have us use their products, and theirs alone, to access the wonders of the Worldwide Web. New versions are appearing thick and fast with, in March this year, two sign...
Trails Chrome in performance, new UI takes some getting used to
Firefox 4 feels like more of an evolution than a revolution, but it brings a much needed improvement in performance and some welcome new features such as the customisable toolbar and Do Not Track. ...
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Published: 2011-03-25, Author: Barry , review by: channelpro.co.uk
The new versions are done and dusted, and the bad news for Microsoft is that you still have to look beyond Internet Explorer if you want the best browsing experience. That leaves you with an enviable choice: Google Chrome if outright speed and performa...
Abstract: Definitely a worthy heir to the Firefox name, Firefox 4's one drawback is that, like its competitors, it uses massive amounts of RAM. Don't expect that to change as the browser is relied upon to perform more and more tasks that once occurred in other p...
Improved performance with new JavaScript engine (although still not as fast as other browsers), good support for emerging HTML 5 standards, comprehensive sync between devices and hardware acceleration for XP
Panorama tabs are eye candy rather than a useful interface and the improved performance isn't competitive
The best version of Firefox so far actually lags behind other browsers in performance; it does better when it concentrates on features like Sync but convenience doesn’t always make up for the slower speed...
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Published: 2011-03-23, Author: Barry , review by: alphr.com
The best all-round browser for power users, but still lags behind Google Chrome in terms of outright performance...
Abstract: Mozilla Firefox 4 is a faster, sleeker, and easier to use web browser. Does it stack up to Google Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer 9? Read on. Updated 23 March 2011.A lot has changed in the browser universe since Firefox 3.0 launched in June 2008...
The fastest Firefox yet, Peerless tab management, Excellent sync, Improved add-on management, Protects against failing plugins
Not the prettiest, No faster than rivals, Tabs don't get separate processes, Rivals are evolving faster, The Mac UI doesn't quite work
Firefox 4 is a vast improvement, and if you're a power user there's lots here to tempt you: App Tabs are superb, Tab Groups are useful and the enormous add-ons library covers every conceivable eventuality. Being able to sync open tabs is handy, and enc...
