nBrowser3.0 RC2

There’s close to no chance you don’t already have a favorite web browser by now. In only a few years, an abundance of features have been introduced in web surfing applications, but these also tend to eat up a lot of memory. In case you’re not using all a fancy web browser has to offer, and want to save some resources, nBrowser might just be the thing for you.

Simple interface with different color sets

After a small amount of time and effort spent installing the application, you can fire it up to see if it’s capable of competing against the one you’re using right now. The first impression is decent, with a custom-made, flat design that blends in well with the Windows 10 interface. It initially starts in full screen mode, but you can reduce the size of the main window.Just like any other browser, the upper toolbar is where all controls are held, as well as the website URL field. In addition, a built-in search field gives you the possibility to quickly look up items of interest on several popular services you can select from the options panel.

Leaves more to be desired

However, a closer look at what the application has to offer makes you change your mind about that first impression. On the one hand, it can take a while for web pages to load, despite that it’s not fitted with too many features to hog resources. Moreover, modern content is not perfectly supported, and you’re going to have trouble viewing specific types of content.You only get to enjoy one web page at a time, because there’s no possibility to open up a seconds tab, nor launch a second instance of the application. Although there’s a configurable home page button, it serves little to no purpose, given the general issues the application’s facing.

On an ending note

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that for the time being, it’s best to stick to the web browser you’re familiar to, at least if you decided to give nBrowser a try. The first look is deceiving, with the interface and color options making a good impression, but the lack of many basic features, and poor navigation capabilities leave more to be desired.