But for java devices, the options are somewhat limited. There are some features missing, like support for flash, indic fonts, and eye-candy associated with higher end models that have an actual OS.
But these Java mobile browsers available do their job pretty well, that is, Internet on-the-go.
I will be talking about the three best mobile web browsers available today. These are all stable, fast, and data-saving.
And the best thing about them - they're all free!
1. Opera Mini
Perhaps the first name to come to your mind when you hear the words 'mobile web browser'. Up until a couple of years ago, opera mini used to be the only notable browser for mobile phones out there. It was either Opera Mini, or the phone's built-in crap browser. There were no other options.
Years have passed, and multiple updates later, Opera Mini still continues to reign supreme as the best web browser for mobile phones.
From my experience, this is the best web browser for your K800i.It will suffice for most of your online needs.
Get Opera Mini here
2. UCWEB
If there's one area where this product shines, it's in the tweakability. UCWEB is another great browser, not as polished looking as the Opera Mini, but certainly the UC have become more approachable over the years. A multitude of options are available in UCWEB compared to other browsers.
It also seems to compress pages way better than Opera Mini, this can save your bills if you're not on an unlimited data plan.
The strongest feature of UCWEb is its Download Manager. It's highly efficient, plus it has a feature whereby you can download a large file as several small parts, in networks that put a cap on the size of the file downloaded.
For example, in Airtel's NOP (Net On Phone) plan, they wouldn't let you download a file that was larger than 3 MB sometime back. Luckily I found UCWEB then and it did the downloading for me.
Newer UC's come with way more options and many many hidden features, hidden only to the untrained eye.
For example,I found that you can download facebook videos in the optimum format for your phone by just pointing to the video link and selecting 'save as..' from the context menu.
Download UCWEB
3. Bitstream Bolt
Bolt is the ugliest looking of these three (in my opinion), and my least favorite too. It is fast alright (as the name implies), but the publishers need to look into improving the usability of the application because it is really confusing.
And without even half of the options available in ucweb , to say it's confusing itself is a huge thing.
Some of the things I liked though are : It's fast, loads big pages effortlessly, and best of all, it renders web pages more faithfully than the other two. Back when I was a facebook junkie I used to have Bolt in my mobile just to play Mafia Wars on facebook. It just wouldn't work with Opera Mini or UCWEB.
Another feature of BOLT is the ability to play in-page flash videos with its own technology for mobile screens. Although I haven't been able to see this in practice (must be my crappy network), I'm sure it's a good feature.
Tabbed browsing is missing, which is a staplein OM and UC.
Download Bitstream Bolt.
So there you have it - Three of the best K800i Browsers out there today.
Don't worry, they'll work on any java capable device.
So download the one you like, install it on your mobile phone, choose a data plan, and spend your time more productively.
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