Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Fri 23rd Jun 2006 17:27 UTC, submitted by RevAaron
It was announced back in February that Opera would be coming out for the Nintendo DS. Opera and Nintendo announced a release date of July 24th for Japan (with the US and Europe to follow soon after) and a price of around $30 at a special this last weekend. But just how good is this pint sized web browser on Nintendo's hot new handheld? Check out the first hands-on review for some juicy details.
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Member since:2005-11-13
It's worth pointing out that this browser comes with a 4MB RAM cartridge that plugs into the GBA slot on the DS (and it will come in normal and Lite sizes). That, along with the memory already present on the DS, may help explain the performance.
Which probably means you won't be able to load it up on a Supercard. Who wants to carry 2 cartridges around just to browse the web?
Member since:2006-03-07
I'm sure the practically insignificant number of people who use flash carts might think about that, but I hardly expect it would bother the +99% of regular users.
But how much do you want to bet that some of the higher end flash carts will start coming with more (and compatible) onboard ram if this takes off?
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It's worth pointing out that this browser comes with a 4MB RAM cartridge that plugs into the GBA slot on the DS (and it will come in normal and Lite sizes). That, along with the memory already present on the DS, may help explain the performance.
Also, it has two viewing modes, one of which would prevent the "scrolling left and right a million times to read an article" problem you mention.
Other hands on reports are available, and so far, all of them have been fairly positive. I wouldn't write it off as a gimmick just yet.