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Q: Key Point 1: I'm sure a lot of you have downloaded the newly...

I'm sure a lot of you have downloaded the newly released Internet Explorer 9 from Microsoft and probably have decided to switch, stay or add it to your browser line-up.

Abe Olandres March 21, 2011 · 1 min read

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I’m sure a lot of you have downloaded the newly released Internet Explorer 9 from Microsoft and probably have decided to switch, stay or add it to your browser line-up.

IE9 has gotten all the bells and whistles it promises to bring but if you are coming from Firefox or Chrome, I would not say there’s anything new and significant that would make you switch over.

If you’re a heavy Chrome user, you’d probably notice that IE9 has adopted a lot of the great features of the browser (which is a good thing but somehow an admission that IE is still behind).

IE9 is definitely better… than IE8, that is. Too bad IE9 doesn’t work on a Mac, yet.

So what’s your verdict on Microsoft IE9?

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112 Comments

Jacabato · 15 years ago

It escapes me that MS to this day cannot make a better browser for their very own Windows OS. IE9 is their best browser ever, no doubt. But it still crashes more frequently on Windows Vista and Windows 7 than Firefox or Chrome! Example – if you update some of your drivers (especially gpu driver) and try to launch IE9 again on Vista 32bit home premium, it will run into a perennial error cycle. On Windows 7 sometimes it launches in a sluggish fashion and would require a restart. Strange when Firefox and Chrome almost never ever does that!

k00k · 15 years ago

Currently has bad font rendering under Windows 7/Direct2D. Too fuzzy. Parang Firefox 4 din when hardware acceleration (DirectWrite and or Direct2D) is enabled.

Its a nice modern browser. Brings Microsoft up to date, but not even close to Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.

bennix · 15 years ago

I am fan of firefox and chrome:)IE comes next.

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Jhay · 15 years ago

It’s Chrome and Firefox for me. The last time I used IE was version 6, back in 2006 or 07. There’s a slim chance for me to use IE9 because I’ve switched to Ubuntu Linux since 2009. :D

g0ng · 15 years ago

for me
1. chrome
2. IE9
3. rockMelt
4. Opera

before my default was Firefox but lately lag na maxado… then i downloaded Firefox 4RC same pa rin, lag na lag…

Messie · 15 years ago

Boss Abe, may I ask where is the article on the Firefox 4 release?

Winziph · 15 years ago

i guess IE-X will be next in line.

Paulcy · 15 years ago

It is another heavily OS linked browser from IE. This may prove faster but as hacks and exploits are being very common on MS product line, it is not far away for a root kit virus made available by faulty IE9 security.

A version of the same browser appearing on a different OS is nearly impossible.

markem · 15 years ago

i still preferred to use chrome.. no thanks for IE9

vince · 15 years ago

me… I prefer Chrome. sa work Firefox, sa mobile Opera.

idlewild · 15 years ago

the more i use IE9, the more i’m reminded of how awesome chrome is. IE9 is a big improvement over IE8 though.

PingPong · 15 years ago

Why bother downloading IE9 into a MAC? Yuga, please…

usernamed · 15 years ago

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Event Lover · 15 years ago

In my work i use Firefox but in my personal browsing i use chrome, but when i try ie9 it’s good compare to the previous versions.

StarMars · 15 years ago

They’ve made a big mistake by making IE9 available to Windows 7 only.

mr. bogus · 15 years ago

my top 3 browser:

1:opera

2:chrome

3:mozilla

ie9 who…???????

florencia · 15 years ago

It’s for Windows 7 and Vista users only. I’m still with xp. Haha.

Bob Reyes · 15 years ago

Perhaps, the best feature of IE9 is the ability to turn Geolocation OFF (Internet Options > Privacy > tick on “Never allow websites to request your physical location”), hence you’ll be able to to watch those YouTube videos currently “not available” to PHL.

Lowell · 15 years ago

Netscape Navigator user until version 9 with IE as my alternate browser since version 1. Due to its demise, switch to IE. IE9 covers compatibility based from W3C standard. Guess that is how Microsoft works, “if you can’t beat them, join them!”

xpactor · 15 years ago

firefox 4 final official download already out
http://www.xpactor.com/2011/03/21/firefox-4-final-official-download/

razorous · 15 years ago

Chrome and still waiting for the Firefox 4. Can’t install IE9. Booo, winxp kasi

Unwired Technologies · 15 years ago

I did not download IE 9….I much more excited with the Firefox 4…release today…

Raypin · 15 years ago

No complaints here. IE 9.0 is stable and fast.

Name: cindy · 15 years ago

i’ve tried using that ie9 just this past couple of weeks. I would say that its not fit to me. Its a bit slower than firefox that’s why I’ll still stick to firefox browser.

nivla · 15 years ago

still my default browser is firefox… second is google crome

adam · 15 years ago

I’m currently using the Firefox 4 RC. Sige na nga mag dodownload na ako ng IE9.

Salleh · 15 years ago

IE9 is great, now my primary browser, Opera next then Chrome. I hate using firefox.

watdapak · 15 years ago

safari ako e, , jk peace. i use chrome on my windows based pc :)

Jonaflormicfren · 15 years ago

Still google chrome, maybe soon i’ll try it. http://jonaflormicfren-jonah.blogspot.com/

YOPINTECH · 15 years ago

IE9 was already released for desktop PCs in a final form, which might suggest that the mobile flavor could be near as well.

http://yopintech.blogspot.com/2011/03/windows-phone-7-for-internet-explorer-9.html#more

Teknisyan · 15 years ago

I did download IE 9.0 and so far it’s performing better than the previous version. But I only use IE when working, since other browsers cannot be configure to use our tools in the office.

http://www.teknisyan.net/2011/03/23-million-downloads-for-ie-90.html

Gumz · 15 years ago

Go for firefox4 then Chrome as alternate.

21 · 15 years ago

it’s not compatible on SP1 VISTA.

E · 15 years ago

im still using google chrome, then IE9 then Firefox… di na masyado maganda firefox… pero google parin then next lang ang IE9…

Aaron Cajes · 15 years ago

I’ll be using Google Chrome as my default browser. Why? Because it renders JavaScript faster than other browsers while having those great features like sandbox,etc. Though, i have no plans switching to IE9. I’ve included IE9 as my TOP browser for testing on some of my web projects. I’m also interested in future versions of safari, if it happens that safari would beat current GC features. Then i’ll make a move.

P.S: Webkit browsers are fun. BTW.

Night · 15 years ago

For me Chrome > Firefox > IE

Les · 15 years ago

I don’t mind using IE9 coz it looks very nice on a windows machine and it’s fast too. Just don’t use it with dangerous sites. :)

By the way I also use Chrome(which is unstable w/Java games) and Firefox(which sometimes pauses while scrolling).

Carl Ordena · 15 years ago

Google Chrome is my preferred browser. IE9 is what we say “delayed.” Firefox is my secondary browser.

elmerlovesoreo · 15 years ago

Parang kinopya ng IE9 ang simpleng design ng Chrome. But I’m a Firefox user :)

henaryo · 15 years ago

for now I’m using IE9 as my default browser and Chrome as secondary.Firefox started failing me!

henaryo · 15 years ago

for now I’m using IE9 as me default browser and Chrome as secondary.Firefox started failing me!

manaka_junpei · 15 years ago

yung IE9 may awful problem sa akin kaya ina-uninstall ko, pero I prefer Google Chrome is the fastest and best there is

deuts · 15 years ago

Okay tong IE9. Meron na akong bagong browser na pwede gamitin pang download ng Firefox at Google Chrome!

papao6 · 15 years ago

chrome user here, super ok ang chrome sa akin. pero nung nadownload ko yun IE9, ok din naman cya, mabilis din, pero sanay na ako sa chrome kaya parang secondary browser ko nalang ang IE9

cirrus · 15 years ago

I just wanna say… IE 9 Rocks!
gpu utilization + html5 + faster performance = a whole new web experience!!!

@dan
I bet you have the beta version of ie 9.

Jay · 15 years ago

No thanks. Will stick to Google Chrome & Firefox.

Jeric · 15 years ago

Google chrome parin but its a good start and much better than IE8, plus the fact they have support gpu accelerated sites. As for the page tabs, good thing you can set it below the address bar and not on the sides, i also agree regarding the right click option – too many cluttered stuff there. Nevertheless a good start.

dan_md · 15 years ago

Ah oo nga. Got it. Right click top bar of the browser and tick “show tabs on a spearate row.” They should have set it as default. One more thing I liked about IE9:

Hovering over taskbar icon shows page previews.

dan_md · 15 years ago

Google chrome for me. Simple and straightforward interface. Powerful engine that runs tabs as separate apps. –> This can be a pain however for inferior-specced PCs.

IE9 has been simplified and made user-friendly BUT there are things that need improvement:
1. page tab headings should be positioned BELOW the address bar
2. opening a new tab should show page preview (rather than text-only) for instinctive recall
3. incompatibilities with some webpages
4. should have less items/options the right click-shell