App Review: Dolphin Browser HD

Dolphin Browser HD for Android received a massive update days ago that brought along couple of interesting features. As a third party browser, Dolphin Browser HD already offered pack of options that would make mobile web browsing easier. Most of the features present in this browser are already offered in desktop web browsers. Do not confuse the Dolphin Browser HD with the Dolphin Mini version that is a bare bones version of mobile web browser for pre Android Donut devices.

Dolphin Browser HD for the Android devices measures a measly 2.8MB for the stand alone browser. This mobile browser also supports add-ons just like the ones Firefox for Android supports. These add-ons weigh in some kilobytes and can be quickly added from the Dolphin Browser HD itself or from the Android Market.

On loading it for the first time, Dolphin Browser HD will give you a feeling as if you are using a mobile version of Google Chrome. Swiping the page from left to right gives Bookmarks Panel along with Quick Access Drawer.

Multi-touch support:

Meant for all medium to large screen Android handsets, the Dolphin Browser HD supports multi-touch that is quite helpful for pinch-to- zoom function, with two fingers, for zooming on to a text or picture. Quite a nifty feature especially when the web pages have loads of text. Also it's quite handy to narrow down and choose between multiple links on a single web page.

Smart Address Bar:

Dolphin Browser HD boasts of a smart Address Bar that autocompletes the URL based on the popularity of the website, user's browsing and bookmarks history. This is quite a handy feature for one doesn't have to type out entire URL and go to the respective page quickly.

Multiple Tabs:

Unlike other native browsers or third-party browsers, there is no browser tab limit for the Dolphin Browser HD. Of course, the more browser tabs you keep running, the more resources they are bound to consume. But considering there is no limit to that, one can easy multi-task between different tabs.

Gestures:

In a way, Gestures is one of the most eye candy as well as useful feature of this mobile web browser. For instance, if you are travelling in a bus or train, it becomes annoying to type out entire URL. Instead, you can make use of the pre-loaded Gestures or add custom Gestures to open up a URL quickly.

Dolphin Diagnostic Robatic Pool Cleaner Residential » #1:Review ...

I purchased my Dolphin Diagnostic four years ago at our local Leslie’s. I had a Kreepy Krauly which worked fairly well but, since my pool has only one skimmer inlet, the surface wouldn’t get adequately skimmed when the KK was being used (even with the KK skimmer plate which allowed for some skimming while vacuuming). While we don’t have many trees in West Texas, any that are shed seem to end up in my pool

I have been completely satisfied with the Dolphin. In the four years I have owned it I have needed only two repairs — the first about 2 years ago was done under warranty and required sending the Dolphin to a repair station. This winter my Dolphin stopped moving and I tracked (pun intended) the problem to a worn drive track. I was able to fix this myself after ordering the correct parts.

While not having many trees, West Texas does have a lot of dust and wind. Prior to the Dolphin it was a battle to keep the pool clean but now it remains sparkling. I don’t know why the previous two reviewers have had such problems, but mine covers the entire pool without difficulty. You do need to pay attention to the flow in the pool since that can affect the Dolphin’s cleaning pattern. I tend to run it at least every other day throughout the year since we don’t close our pool for the winter.

I’ve noticed two fringe benefits to the Dolphin. First, the agitation from the upward stream from the pump (especially when it is at the top of its climb of a wall) helps move surface debris and the skimmer is more effective. Second, since the collection bag microfilters the water, I only have to backwash my filter about one tenth as often as previously. This saves time, work, water, and chemicals.

Four years ago I paid about $850 for the Dolphin. This is my 5th season of use. Amortized at less than $200 per year this has been a great investment for me. My only regret is not having spent the extra money for the model with remote control. Sometimes there is an area – usually at the shallow end – that I want to clean first.

O.K., you do have to clean the bag but that is not much of a chore. I just dump the debris in the trash and then spray the bag with a hose to remove the dirt. Actually, there are disposable bags available and I did purchase some to use in the winter but they are rather expensive so I prefer the bag cleaning route.

I have recommended the Dolphin to friends and I would buy another.

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