Opera 10 beta (codenamed Peregrine) sports a surprising array of new features, a fresh look and feel, and enhanced speed and performance. Discover a better way to enjoy the Web. Opera 10 Beta version has finally been released for Windows, Mac and Linux. This new version is definitely faster then its predecessors with an inbuilt spell checker and html e mails. Few of the most noticeable changes in Opera 10 are the new default skin, created by British designer Jon Hicks, and a totally revamped Tab bar. Presto 2.2 Engine based Opera 10 skin will continue to evolve till the final version is not released to the public. It also claims to support web standards properly including the Acid3 test.

In this version, though, they round them all up behind one unified sidebar interface. Notes, Bookmarks, History, and Transfers are standard, as is a Widgets option from which you can download more panels. These widgets include things like a Facebook interface, a to-do list, and a Google services manager.

In addition to improvements to the browser, users can create panels to manage to their e-mail, newsfeeds, and chat, as well as select default clients to manage those services outside of Opera. The Opera default e-mail client, however, should be noted as the slickest of the baked-in browser e-mail clients. The e-mail folder tree smoothly integrates in a collapsible panel, while message composition opens in a new browser tab. Combined with Opera’s MyOpera synchronization service, it provides users with a full-featured e-mail and browsing experience. Opera 10 continues development of its Turbo mode, which uses proprietary compression technology to accelerate page loading. It’s recommended for users in crowded Wi-Fi spots or on slow DSL lines or 56k modems, and users might even see slower page load times if they use it on a broadband connection, according to the company. According to their press release for this beta, Turbo “can offer broadband-like speeds on dial-up.”

Opera 10 Beta Screenshot


Try it now and enjoy the speed..