The previous version of Safari for Windows dramatically changed the
nature of the browser from something of an unfinished curiosity to an
alternative with seriously quick chops. It lacked many of the
customization features that define most other browsers, but certain
unique default features, such as the visually impressive, Cover
Flow-inspired Top Sites and history viewing, made it worth checking out
for more users besides just browser enthusiasts and jaded reviewers.
Though Safari 5 continues the push for speed, able to surpass (by some
tests) bleeding-edge JavaScript engines from Google and Opera, Apple
continues to place feature development farther down the totem pole of
importance. That doesn't mean that new features have been ignored.
There's the new Reader option that streamlines how you read articles,
broader support for HTML5, default support for searches on Bing, and
performance improvements. However, the biggest new feature of them
all--Extensions--won't be available until later this summer according to
Apple, and depending on what you're looking for in a browser, Safari
can be seen as lacking many helpful options.
Installation and setup
Safari 5 is easy to install, although the time it takes to run the
installer feels longer than its major alterna-browser competitors of
Firefox, Chrome, and Opera. It updates using the Apple Software Updater,
which may opt you in to other Windows-based Apple programs when it
detects an update. Safari does not come with an uninstaller, and so it
must be removed using the default Windows Add/Remove Programs tool or a
third-party remover.
Interface
Safari's interface hasn't changed much from Safari 4. Navigation remains
on top in this version, with Back and Forward buttons, the location
bar, the search box, current page menu, and preferences menu. Whereas
both Safari and Chrome are based on WebKit, Safari has opted to keep its
tabs below the navigation bar and retain its brushed gray interface. It
will look the same on Windows XP or Windows 7, since there's no real
support for Aero Glass. In many ways, it's not as minimal as Chrome or
Opera, and feels a bit older because of it.
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