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Safari 1.0

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Nov 1, 2003

Pros

  • Fast and accurate page loading
  • Well-organized bookmarking
  • Innovative SnapBack feature
  • Easy pop-up blocking
  • Streamlined tabbed browsing

Cons

  • Inconsistent compatibility with some sites that use forms
  • Inconsistent page reload and cache refresh
  • Some sites don't recognize Safari

Software Details

  • Apple
  • Mac OS X
  • Free

Macworld's Safari 1.0 Coverage

  • Safari 1.0 In mid-2003, Apple released the first version of Safari, its homegrown Web browser for OS X 10.2 or later. Safari boasts dramatically better performance than the dominant browser on the Mac, Microsoft's Internet Explorer, and it has improved the overall browsing experience.
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