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    Firefox 4.0 vs IE 8: HD Content?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Krane, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    The other day I was watching a youtube video and noticed it had a HD version. I clicked on the highest and noticed the picture began to freeze and judder once I expanded it to full screen.

    I've run other HD content (to 1080p) and never had a hiccup before, so I was surprised but decided to try it in Firefox anyway.

    Firefox played the video somewhat better with the same Flash update (11.0.1.152 ) as IE but also would judder (but less) unless I toggle full screen on and off.

    Anyways, anyone hear of this issue or have this problem? Streaming issues perhaps?
     
    Krane, Oct 6, 2011
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Update the GPU driver.
    Still using IE 8 and FF 4.0 (worst FF ever)?
     
    coolguy, Oct 6, 2011
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  3. FreddySmithia

    FreddySmithia Newbie

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    To begin my performance testing, I threw both browsers into the Peacekeeper benchmark using a Sony Vaio Y series netbook with AMD’s new E-350 APU. In this matchup, Firefox 4 edged ahead slightly with a score of 1955 vs. IE9’s score of 1906.

    However, IE9 nudged in front of Firefox 4 when I tested YouTube’s 720p playback on the same system. The same video ran at an average framerate of 30.34 on IE9, while Firefox 4 resulted in a framerate of 29.23.

    The results on both of these tests are within the margin of error, however. I’m sure that, given a slightly different system, you could see the leads change slightly. Besides, a framerate difference of just over 1 frame per second isn’t noticeable without FRAPS running in the background.

    Subjectively, I found Internet Explorer 9 was smoother at times. While Firefox 4 takes a few seconds to load on my system, IE9 appears instantly. I also felt some slight lag in Firefox 4 when opening new tabs, while IE9 opened them within the blink of an eye. However, I’m nit-picking a bit by noticing these minor delays – if you’re not paying very close attention to how each browser is loading pages, you’ll never know the difference.

    Which is better Firefox or Chrome?
     
    FreddySmithia, Oct 6, 2011
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  4. richierichdollar

    richierichdollar Notebook Geek

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    update to the newest firefox. Also the lag could be due to the internet connection speed.
     
    richierichdollar, Oct 7, 2011
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  5. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I would definitely update to the latest version (7.0.1)
     
    masterchef341, Oct 8, 2011
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  6. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    Try updating your version of Firefox as many have already stated. I believe your behind in the Firefox updates.
     
    Steven, Oct 8, 2011
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  7. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Success!

    Full screen mode fully restored. I had the wrong drivers on there. How'd that happen? Also updated Firefox while I was at it.
     
    Krane, Oct 10, 2011
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