At first I was confused why there were two versions of IE on my Windows 8 Pro install, but found I much prefer the experience on the Start screen version. It is nimble and gives you far more screen real estate. I only wish it were the same version of IE 10 as I have on my Xbox (or vice versa). Three versions of IE among my devices gets confusing sometimes.
Thanks for the useful write-up. Hopefully more people will enjoy using it now that they know its a fast, secure experience.
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I specifically like the metro version because of the easier sharing functions. It's nice and easy to share sites with IE10 Metro.
According to a report, the IE 10 for Win 7 has gone into a final beta [maybe it was RC] phase. So, expect it within the next couple of months.
on my WRT Surface, the "desktop" IE reports itself as (also) being IE10. Perhaps this was due to the December or January updates?
I used IE 10 in Modern UI mode until I got Chrome (dev channel version supporting both Desktop and Modern UI modes). (I am running Windows 8 Pro.) Why I prefer Chrome:
- I can see the tabs all the time - saves prodding around
- I can use Pocket (formerly ReadItLater) to store my bookmarks
Perhaps on a 10-inch screen it is useful to hide the tabs. But not on a 17-inch display. This is for me a major complaint about the Modern UI, that it adds extra hassle to display controls for which, on a larger screen, there is no point in hiding, as there is room, and hiding them is such a pointless drag on efficiency.
I also like the fact that Chrome looks pretty much the same in Desktop and Modern UI modes. It also offers to switch to Desktop mode when there is something it cannot handle in Modern UI mode.
Of course the problem is that Chrome is not available for Windows RT. If Microsoft want the Surface to sell, here are my killer apps:
- Dropbox with full sync and caching of files locally
- Chrome
Without those, no deal. Dropbox released a mediocre Modern UI app, uncharacteristically receiving a lot of criticism, but there are rumours that Microsoft stomped on their attempts to provide 'the real deal'. Likewise Microsoft looks like it is going to stomp on any attempt to put Chrome on Windows RT (unless the EU sticks its nose in).
If Microsoft forces users to stick with IE 10 and its one-shot download/upload-on-command version of SkyDrive, it will surely keep out the competition, but only because it won't make any worthwhile level of sales.
- I can see the tabs all the time - saves prodding around
- I can use Pocket (formerly ReadItLater) to store my bookmarks
Perhaps on a 10-inch screen it is useful to hide the tabs. But not on a 17-inch display. This is for me a major complaint about the Modern UI, that it adds extra hassle to display controls for which, on a larger screen, there is no point in hiding, as there is room, and hiding them is such a pointless drag on efficiency.
I also like the fact that Chrome looks pretty much the same in Desktop and Modern UI modes. It also offers to switch to Desktop mode when there is something it cannot handle in Modern UI mode.
Of course the problem is that Chrome is not available for Windows RT. If Microsoft want the Surface to sell, here are my killer apps:
- Dropbox with full sync and caching of files locally
- Chrome
Without those, no deal. Dropbox released a mediocre Modern UI app, uncharacteristically receiving a lot of criticism, but there are rumours that Microsoft stomped on their attempts to provide 'the real deal'. Likewise Microsoft looks like it is going to stomp on any attempt to put Chrome on Windows RT (unless the EU sticks its nose in).
If Microsoft forces users to stick with IE 10 and its one-shot download/upload-on-command version of SkyDrive, it will surely keep out the competition, but only because it won't make any worthwhile level of sales.
If Chrome works for you, fine, but I prefer IE and Skydrive and I also admit to not wanting a browser from an advertising company - my preference 
I find the functionality and integration of the MS products to be much better than Google's offerings, so I have no need for Chrome.
As to visible UI, as far as I'm concerned there is never enough screen real estate and I'm using the modern UI IE10 on a 24" screen on my desktop. I know where the tabs are and when I need them, I make them appear.
It's the lack of chrome that attracts me to the modern UI, whereas the lack of Chrome doesn't bother me at all
I find the functionality and integration of the MS products to be much better than Google's offerings, so I have no need for Chrome. As to visible UI, as far as I'm concerned there is never enough screen real estate and I'm using the modern UI IE10 on a 24" screen on my desktop. I know where the tabs are and when I need them, I make them appear.
It's the lack of chrome that attracts me to the modern UI, whereas the lack of Chrome doesn't bother me at all
When I essentially read: "IE 10 on Windows RT is great! You just have to: Insert hack list here."
No thanks, pure garbage.
No thanks, pure garbage.
IE10 on Windows RT just works and is far more secure at the present time than any other browser on a desktop, tablet or phone on any OS. This may change, but that's how it appears at the moment.. Feel free to disagree and provide some facts.
MS is frighteningly lazy and/or shortsighted. They forgot that desktops have no need for battery savings and can use flash for every site. Most modern laptops have no issue either. And actually, same with tablets.
Just look at android power consumption, 90% is the screen backlight, 10% is everything else. Flash burning battery was an issue for the iPhone 1 maybe.
the iPhone one ran between 400 and 600mhz, the 5 runs a 1.3ghz duel core.
My guess is Adobe failed to pay off Microsoft and that's why it is blocked.
Just look at android power consumption, 90% is the screen backlight, 10% is everything else. Flash burning battery was an issue for the iPhone 1 maybe.
the iPhone one ran between 400 and 600mhz, the 5 runs a 1.3ghz duel core.
My guess is Adobe failed to pay off Microsoft and that's why it is blocked.
"IE10 is...standards compliant...."
If this is true, it is a welcome change, and the first MS browser to achieve such an accomplishment (IF you consider CSS a standard, which I absolutely do). I'm highly frustrated when coding my company's website, which relies heavily on JavaScript, JQuery, and CSS. I have to find workarounds for some of the elements to display properly in IE8 (still 42% of our IE traffic) and IE9, simply because neither browser is fully CSS compliant (To my knowledge, no version of IE has ever been). I truly hope IE10 bridges this gap.
If this is true, it is a welcome change, and the first MS browser to achieve such an accomplishment (IF you consider CSS a standard, which I absolutely do). I'm highly frustrated when coding my company's website, which relies heavily on JavaScript, JQuery, and CSS. I have to find workarounds for some of the elements to display properly in IE8 (still 42% of our IE traffic) and IE9, simply because neither browser is fully CSS compliant (To my knowledge, no version of IE has ever been). I truly hope IE10 bridges this gap.
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