Favourite browser - 2012

On my computer Firefox is faster! Your mileage may vary

 

Still juggling between Chrome and Firefox (inc. it's 64-bit counterparts).

 

I lost my patience to keep bookmarks synced across different browsers. I'm now exclusively using Opera (natively portable) and its mobile variants.

 

Fifefox

 

New here and noticed this debate. I am trying to decide which browser to use/dedicate for banking and other online purchasing. Currently I use Opera because I can get it to eliminate all its settings when it closes (note I have to type my bank URL in due to this but then I consider that essential so no one can even know what my bank is). I am not sure is any other browser can do that.

Can I instantiate a new browser (say one is already open and being used for other things) and get it to use a new set of parameters and settings (i.e. a different .ini file)?

I use Firefox for web page testing (firebug) so could use that; Chrome for website (I volunteer for our VH Google website) so that opens in lots of preset tabs; IE for some IT work on a server (again preset tabs). Don't currently use Safari for anything.

Laptop protected by Symantec Endpoint 12.x.

 

I am getting more liking portable IceDragon with FVD Speed Dial with Sync.

 

Opera and the latest it's always the latest version.

 

I assume you don't use a trackpoint. IE6 was the last one that allowed true smooth scrolling with trackpoints. Every version since IE7 jitters like crazy (despite smooth scrolling enabled).
Although, IE10 is probably one of the more secure browsers and it feels more natural than Chrome or Opera.

 

Im taking opera for a test run and so far im very impressed.The integrated email client is a joy to use.I think opera is going to be a keeper as it is running as smooth as silk here and does not seem to be as heavy as the rest plus i have a few of my favourite extensions installed too.WOT and ADBLOCK.

 

Opera is less intensive on CPU than Chrome. On my set up it was by far the fastest browser out of the big 5 (IE, FF, Chrome, Safari)

 

SRWare Iron was my favorite until the last version.

 

Pale Moon (optimized Firefox, including x64).

And Comodo Dragon.

 

just migrated from Chrome to Opera (in a dedicated TC container).

 

Palemoon

 

Chrome. Surprised Firefox is so high; I thought the frequent releases now that break add-ons turned a lot of people away from it...

 

Back to comodo dragon now.

 

Tried All!!!
have both chrome & firefox installed!!!
Firefox wouldn't allow me to use Chrome!!! It's so stable..Not seeing a single crash for months!!!

 

I use for a long time the beta version of Firefox and I am impressed how after every update my rather old system is working always snappier than before. Of course it helps very much to run Webroot Secure Anywhere as an AV (it doesn't probably get "lighter" than this) and also Process Lasso does it's thing, but for sure Mozilla made firefox much better in the past months. - So I delay buying new hardware again, also of course thanks to windows 8 and it's hybrid GUI disaster. - I don't trust google more than I have to, so my favourite browser is in 2012 (and probably also in 2013) without any doubt:

Firefox beta!

p.s.: Especially I do like that I can prevent firefox writing it's cache to my SSD, sadly not all browsers seem to be able to do that. And yes, I like all those FF addons which are probably the main reason I won't ever switch.

 

Still Firefox.

 

Pale Moon

 

Well, Firefox seems to be the winner for 2012!
Time for a 2013 Poll.

 

FireFox 17 for surfing, IE10 w/Smart Screen Filter for downloads....both seem about the same speed-wise.
Use Chrome on my android tablet.

 

Download and internet connection strength are a big factor when used in conjunction with how fast a browser operates and renders pages.

 

Good Evening ! Currently favouring Opera...a superb browser...and Safari...very stable. Used to use Firefox and Chrome... Firefox way to many updates of a dubious nature...buggy...Chrome too invasive in a data mining way. Sincerely...Securon

 

Opera is still by far the best browser of 2012. Especially 12.12