Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0.
(76%)
24 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
76010024
The editors liked
Top-notch speed
Enhanced privacy and security features
Instant Search bar now auto-completes
Feels more stable than previous iterations
Much-improved security
Better ease of use
Significantly faster than IE 7
The editors didn't like
Doesn’t work with Windows 7 Beta
Must manually add search engines to the Instant Search bar
Interface could still use streamlining
Memory hog
Third-party add-ons are limited to narrow range of types
Internet Explorer 8 includes some very useful and innovative features such as Accelerators, a straightforward interface, solid security, good tab handling and some very nice extras. That's all to the good. But because there are so few add-ons written ...
Abstract: Microsoft has added some compelling features to its latest Web browser, Internet Explorer 8. Accelerators offer handy right-click tools, and Web Slices keep you updated on frequently changing statuses like stocks or eBay sales. However, the browser wo...
Abstract: eWEEK Labs tests of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 show that the browser has made great strides over IE 7 in terms of usability, security and stability. But the browser landscape has changed significantly in a very short time--including Googles entry ...
Abstract: Release Schedule At this moment, Microsoft has only decided on this release schedule. We will update it as and when we receive updates. Release WavesLanguagesLaunch DateWave 0 (RTM)Arabic, Chinese (Hong Kong), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional...
Top-notch speed, Enhanced privacy and security features, Instant Search bar now auto-completes, Feels more stable than previous iterations
Doesn’t work with Windows 7 Beta, Must manually add search engines to the Instant Search bar, Interface could still use streamlining
Even in beta, Internet Explorer 8 garnered a high rating, thanks to its smartly organized interface, fast speeds, and a few innovative features. Release Candidate 1—one of the last iterations before the browser’s ready-for-prime-time version&m...
Abstract: Internet Explorer has been in beta since March and since that time has added features, changed names of features, and improved stability overall. Recently, Microsoft made Internet Explorer 8 available as a release candidate, which means that if Microso...
Compatibility Mode toggle button may not be obvious
Although it probably won’t convince many Firefox users to jump ship, Internet Explorer 8.0 Release Candidate 1 shows promise, and may be worth considering for people who have not yet solidified their browser loyalties. (Keep an eye out for our repor...
Abstract: Internet Explorer's market share might be immense, but it's also dwindling. Microsoft is clearly concerned, and the latest version is a big step forward. The Accelerators feature speeds up common web-based functions by providing quick and relevant acce...
Abstract: Internet Explorer 8 is the latest version of Microsoft’s market-leading Web browser. It has been designed to help you get everything you want from the Web faster, easier, more privately and more securely than before. Frankly, with Microsoft’s track r...
