Safari 3.1 on Windows out of Beta!

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Safari 3.1 on Windows is finally out of beta and ready for testing and use. The update was released on March 17th and now the first software impressions and evaluations have already come in. The updated version promises to increase site compatibility, improve application stability, and improve back/forward performance, among many other features mentioned here. But how well does the first version of the new revolutionary browser actually stack up?

Apple claims that Safari on Windows is hands down the fastest browser. Indeed, the reviewers at Ars Technica found the browser’s ultra fast speed to be one of its strong points, though they claim it is not remarkably faster than competition, namely, IE and Firefox. In terms of standard compliance, the Safari on Windows browser also ranks above its competitors, and the reviewer notes how Safari handles memory usage more efficiently than Firefox. The overall conclusion: Safari needs to be polished around the edges, and some points need to be fixed, but it is clearly a very serious contender. You can read the review for yourself here.