Meet Maxthon Browser 3.0

Dual Browsing Modes

Maxthon 3.0 offers 2 browsing modes based on different browser engines. The Turbo mode, based on a new browser engine, provides tremendously faster browsing speed and better support of web standards for unprecedented browsing experience.

When any web page cannot be opened correctly in Turbo mode, e.g. certain online banking pages, in most cases the browser will intelligently open the web page in Compatible mode correctly and seamlessly without interruption.

If the browsing mode is not switched automatically, it can be switched conveniently by clicking the browsing mode button next to the address bar. The selected mode will also be remembered and used in future visits to the web site.

What is Turbo mode?

The Turbo mode uses the Webkit browser engine to interpret and draw web pages. Maxthon 3.0 uses the Turbo mode as default browsing mode to provide the best user experience.

Based on Webkit engine, Maxthon 3.0 significantly improves JavaScript execution and page loading speed. It has also much better support for the W3C web standards, as evidenced in the passing of the Acid2 test and the full score in the Acid3 test, both by W3C.

Why is there the Compatible mode?

The Compatible mode is provided for visiting web pages written for IE only. While web pages are increasingly compliant to the W3C standards globally, older web pages and some local web pages may not be changed soon. In addition, local intranets are often developed around IE. So even the Turbo mode provides much improved user experience, the Compatible mode is sometimes necessary.

What is Webkit?

Webkit is a highly regarded browser engine. Besides Maxthon 3.0, Google Chrome browser and Apple Safari browser are also using the Webkit engine.

Webkit engine is widely used in various platforms, especially in portable devices due to its light weight and high efficiency nature. Webkit has unmatched rendering speed which is especially advantageous in slow internet connection.