I recently download the Opera Mini 4 browser on my Nokia 6630. And the experience of using it prompted me to write this post. I have been a long time user of Opera Mini and it transformed the way I consumed the internet/web on my mobile. The latest version (Opera Mini 4) has a new improved formula for cleaner-whiter browsing provides better browsing experience with such cool features like mini-map, landscape mode, mouse cursor, shortcuts and contextual keystrokes.

One test to check whether a product its indeed good, is to see if it increases the usage of any activity. Opera Mini 4 qualifies on that count; and the proof is my increased bill for GPRS usage charges.

I would rate the different browsers as follows, with the one listed at top as the best.

• Apple iPhone browser
• Nokia N95 browser (and other phones of its series)
• Opera Mini 4
• Nokia 6630 browser (and other phones of its series)

If you don’t have a latest Nokia phone like N95 or Apple’s iPhone - go for Opera Mini 4, to at least climb up the mobile browsing social ladder.

To download:
- Activate GPRS by calling your operator
- Get GPRS settings on your phone (most new phones come with settings, just select the one for your operator)
- Go to http://mini.opera.com/ in your phone’s default mobile web browser
- If your phone model is supported, the web-page will have a download link

Click here for a demo of Opera Mini 4.