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Reginald
22-12-2006, 12:25 PM
It's just been released today in its beta stage and the functionality is amazing.
As far as I can tell, everything works apart from dropdown boxes. It even has bookmarks and a decidedly accurate predictive text. Annoyingly, it always thinks you are trying to do a web address when typing a full stop if you don't end the word before typing it.
Otherwise, for a beta everything seems to work really well.

Edit: Load times are pretty astonishing too, even for pictures, I was expecting to be staring at Wii logos for at least a minute between pages. Anywho, I'm gonna go check out Wiicade.com
-Psy-
22-12-2006, 12:27 PM
So that's why there is a page full of posts on GameFAQs saying, "I'm posting from my Wii!!!!".
depth9000
22-12-2006, 12:35 PM
It's just been released today in its beta stage and the functionality is amazing.
As far as I can tell, everything works apart from dropdown boxes. It even has bookmarks and a decidedly accurate predictive text. Annoyingly, it always thinks you are trying to do a web address when typing a full stop if you don't end the word before typing it.
Otherwise, for a beta everything seems to work really well.

Edit: Load times are pretty astonishing too, even for pictures, I was expecting to be staring at Wii logos for at least a minute between pages. Anywho, I'm gonna go check out Wiicade.com

What data input device is used to type text on that browser? An uSB/PS2 keyboard by any chance or do you press on screen buttons using the Wii-mote?
Reginald
22-12-2006, 12:58 PM
On screen. no idea if usb`d work.
Warbie
22-12-2006, 02:13 PM
It sounds pretty good - using the Wiimote is suprisingly good for typing. Not a patch on a keyboard, but shits all over using a pad.
StardogChampion
22-12-2006, 02:32 PM
Does it look the the normal Opera browser for windows?

I'm glad they chose Opera, since it's easily the best browser looks-wise and web standards-wise.
Jintor
22-12-2006, 02:52 PM
*Wants. Wii.*
Nabobalis
22-12-2006, 04:04 PM
Does it look the the normal Opera browser for windows?

I'm glad they chose Opera, since it's easily the best browser looks-wise and web standards-wise.

Nope, the screen filled with the web page. A small tool bar at the bottom for back/forward refresh and favourites.

I hope they add tabbing, a better way to go to new websites, the text is way too small so you have to zoom right in. Also to scroll you have to hold B and move the pointer. Its not bad for a trial version though.
CptStern
22-12-2006, 04:34 PM
it's not the internets if you cant watch porn
weskerQ8
22-12-2006, 05:28 PM
it's not the internets if you cant watch porn

hahahaaa
Qonfused
22-12-2006, 05:40 PM
*Still needs to buy wired Wii adapter.*
sea
22-12-2006, 05:41 PM
Does Flash work alright? I suggest checking out YouTube, because it'd be pretty sweet if that works.
Jangle
22-12-2006, 05:45 PM
it's not the internets if you cant watch porn

You can't watch porn? Whyever not?
Nabobalis
22-12-2006, 06:22 PM
it's not the internets if you cant watch porn

video clips don't work. Not supported, but pictures are fine though.

Does Flash work alright? I suggest checking out YouTube, because it'd be pretty sweet if that works.

Youtube works, so does newgrounds
hungryduck
22-12-2006, 06:24 PM
wow, I'm surprised youtube works....cool.
Solaris
22-12-2006, 07:01 PM
I want video!
Reginald
22-12-2006, 09:14 PM
I couldn't get YouTube to work at one point. I hope Nintendo don't block things. That would suck majorly.
Fliko
23-12-2006, 12:48 AM
Edit: Load times are pretty astonishing too, even for pictures, I was expecting to be staring at Wii logos for at least a minute between pages. Anywho, I'm gonna go check out Wiicade.com

Welcome to Opera
Cole
23-12-2006, 03:52 AM
Opera is my favorite browser.
Great functionality, great speed, easy to use, and overall the best browser.

I'm no suprised Nintendo picked up Opera. Opera is on the DS, many cell phones, and such. The people at Opera definently know how to create a great interface.
Dalamari
23-12-2006, 03:56 AM
OMG I'M POSTING FROM THIS THING CALLED A PERSONAL COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER CALLED "FIREFOX"

PICTURES AND VIDEO WORKS!

Simply amazing
sinkoman
23-12-2006, 04:35 AM
video clips don't work. Not supported, but pictures are fine though.



Youtube works, so does newgrounds

OMG!!!!

PLAY MADNESS INTERACTIVE NOW!!!!!!!!!

Wiimote + flash = instabuy for me.
Acepilotf14
23-12-2006, 04:35 AM
omg, I am using firefox too! small world.
Nabobalis
23-12-2006, 09:48 AM
OMG!!!!

PLAY MADNESS INTERACTIVE NOW!!!!!!!!!

Wiimote + flash = instabuy for me.

Need to find a link to it first.
Reginald
23-12-2006, 09:25 PM
Why do you need a link?
CyberPitz
23-12-2006, 09:36 PM
OMG I'M POSTING FROM THIS THING CALLED A PERSONAL COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER CALLED "FIREFOX"

PICTURES AND VIDEO WORKS!

Simply amazing

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!

ME TEW~!
Nabobalis
23-12-2006, 10:31 PM
Why do you need a link?

Well my Wii can't magic up a link when I ask it to yet. Plus I'm too lazy to look for it
Reginald
23-12-2006, 10:33 PM
Can't you just type it in? Or google search it?
Mattigus
23-12-2006, 10:55 PM
I am posting from my Wii as well. It took me 5 minutes to do this when it would take only 15 seconds on a computer. Still, there is a novelty in doing this.
Mattigus
23-12-2006, 11:09 PM
I couldn't get YouTube to work at one point. I hope Nintendo don't block things. That would suck majorly.

Youtube works for me.
Reginald
23-12-2006, 11:35 PM
Youtube works for me.

Aye, me too. It only didn't for a brief moment as I was posting that. :)
StardogChampion
23-12-2006, 11:57 PM
There are thingers out that let you use tabs etc in the browser.

I've forgot the link.