An iPod touch 3. The DS browser cartridge. Almost every review I read of the browser online was extremely negative. I was nervous, but the relatively low price sucked me in. I figured at worst I could resell it on Ebay at a minor loss. What I got is much better than I expected! I think the people who wrote negative reviews are confused about what this browser is.
It is NOT a desktop replacement. Regular web sites load very slowly when images are involved. There is javascript support but no flash, audio, or video. I found that all of the major drawbacks in usability can be solved pretty well by doing three simple things:. Load time will speed up dramatically. I knew this going in. After these steps, only one major drawback remains for me — the fact that there is no support for cookies or saving login information.
You have to type everything out via stylus qwerty keyboard or pretty solid handwriting recognition every time you want to log in to a site. In the case of sites designed for mobile use, this works very well. The second option, which I prefer for sites not designed for mobile viewing, displays a zoomed out overview of the site on the bottom screen. You can then use the stylus to select a portion of the site to show zoomed in on the top screen.
I particularly want to note that the DS browser DOES work on public wifi access points that require a clickthrough page. For example: Panera Bread, Brueggers, or many airports all require you to agree to some terms of service before gaining access to the web. When configuring the DS for the access point, an error appears about being unable to obtain an IP. Save the connection info anyway. The DS browser comes with a memory expansion required for the cartridge to work.
There are two versions of the browser available, but the only difference is the size of this expansion module. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Author Info Last Updated: March 23, Wait for it to be shipped. This may take some time. DON'T Force it in. This is normal. Press it in until you hear it click within the console. If you have the Original-style Nintendo DS, there will be a power button in the console.
If you have a Nintendo DS Lite, there is a switch on the side. If you have Auto-Start, skip this step. Configure your settings for the browser.
You may wish to create a password. Ellie Farron. On the bottom of the DS, there's a slot where you can pull out the cover and pop in a GameBoy game though. Yes No. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4. Ryan Mackay. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Use the browser built in to the console. The 3DS has a built-in browser.
Go the Network. This setup works the same in every Wi-Fi game, so if you have another wifi game, you won't need to set it up again. You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Helpful 8 Not Helpful 2. Just note that it isn't official. Helpful 6 Not Helpful 2. Also, Nintendo DS Browser is also a bottleneck due to lack of flash movies, audio, and long loading times.
So don't bother buying it if you really hate to wait a long time. Helpful 8 Not Helpful 4.
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