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Top 10 Small Cars in India Under 5 Lakhs

1) Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Swift's launch has been Maruti’s trump card, and since its launch in the country it has totally changed the scenario of the Nation’s car market for some time to come. It is an attractive upgrade for small car owners and the clever pricing makes it fantastic value for money. It is highly desirable, fun to drive, and very cool. The 1.3L engine generates 87 bhp in the petrol version and 75 bhp in the diesel version with estimated fuel economy as 11/13 km/l (city/highway). The cabin is well designed and controls are well laid out which gives the interior a classy look.Swift comes with a 5-speed manual transmission with cable-shift mechanism.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi, VXi and LDi models range fromRs.4,17,000 - 4,78,000 approximately, ex. showroom Mumbai, while the higher end models can go upto almost Rs.6 lakh.

2) Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

The Chevrolet Aveo U-VA is the all-new hatchback that offers excellent comfort and great fuel economy. The cabin provides quite comfort and offers adequate space for passengers and cargo. Jewel type headlamps with full-chrome bezels and a huge horizontal grille are designed to grab attention. This small car comes in three variants in India - 1.2, 1.2 LS, and 1.2 LT with an option pack. All variants are powered by a 1.2-liter petrol engine that delivers 75 bhp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard across all variants. Spacious interiors and comfortable seating with easy-to-access controls makes it a user friendly car.

The 1.2, 1.2 LS range from approximately Rs.4,24,000- 4,68,000 ex. showroom Mumbai, while the 1.2LT and 1.2 LT Option pack go up to Rs.5.5 lakh.

3) Hyundai i10

Compact cars being India's favourite, Hyundai has chosen the right place to launch it's i10 model. The wheels pushed out to the corners to maximize interior space. i10 is available in two major choices: iRDE and Kappa. This wide and smart small car steals the hearts of many car enthusiasts with its eye-catching design. The 5-speed manual transmission is standard with a choice of two engines: 1.1L iRDE I4 and 1.2L I4. i10. The car gives an impressive fuel economy of 12/15 km/L (city/highway). It offers a good number of convenience features, upscale interior, and superior technology that no other hatchbacks can offer at an affordable price. It also offers an optional anti-lock braking system for increased safety.

The price starts at Rs 3,41,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

4) Tata Indica Vista

Tata entered the car market in 1998 with the launch of the Indica. Earlier this model had some flaws and was notorious for breaking down, until Tata launched an improved version in the form of Indica V2 and the Xeta. Now it comes with an even newer face the Indica Vista. Indica Vista is a more powerful small car from Tata Indica segment with enhanced interiors, improved quality, and better performance is built on a completely new platform. This new model is available in 3 variant in India: Aqua, Aura, Terra, offering a choice of 3 engines : 1.4L TDI (Diesel), 1.2L Safire (Petrol) and 1.3L Quadrajet (Diesel). Versatile and roomy interiors with contemporary styling features like two-tone dash board, two DIN stereo system and the breakthrough central Instrument cluster assures utmost comfort.

The prices for the different variants range from Rs 3,53,000- Rs.4,99,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

5) Maruti Suzuki A-star

The global compact car A-star is produced exclusively in India. It's available in 3 variants - LXi, VXi, and ZXi. A low wide grille, large hood, and eye-shaped headlamps add elegance to the car. A spacious cabin with an aero-dash and well integrated audio system are highlights of this global car. The sporty hatchback has a combination of current and futuristic design to leave viewers spellbound.

Ex-Showroom Mumbai Price starts from Rs. 3,48,000 for the LXi to Rs.4,14,000 for the Zxi model

6) Hyundai Getz Prime

The new premium hatchback, Getz Prime, is the inimitable fusion of sophistication, high-performance, appealing style, and incredible comfort. This car is labelled as India’s first true world car that meets global standards in terms of performance and comfort. The Prime comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and an estimated fuel efficiency of 12/15 km/l (city/highway). It is one of the most spacious cars in its segment. A tilt steering ensures easy maneuvering.

The prices start at Rs 3,80,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

7) Fiat Palio Stile

The Fiat Palio Stile is a blend of elegance, practicality, comfort, and safety. This car offers a choice of 7 variants in India with 3 engine choices. A refined 5-speed manual transmission is standard. All variants come with redesigned headlamps, bumper, and tail lamps besides a double-foldable rear seat and a rear parcel shelf. The interiors are well crafted with a sporty instrumentation cluster, comfortable seating, and ample storage area.

Prices range approximately from Rs.3,35,000- Rs.4,70,000(ex. showroom Mumbai)

8) Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo

The new Zen Estilo hit the roads in India by replacing the decade old Maruti Suzuki Zen with an upscale roomy interior and a powerful engine. The fusion of style and urban chic imbibes an imposing feel with a luxurious fascia. This trendy and smart car is built on a Monoform Aerodynamic design that allows it to cut through air current. Available variants include the LX, LXi, and VXi. An ergonomic interior is coupled with a highly proficient cooling system, front and rear seat adjustable head restraints, and a front seat back pocket for added comfort.

Prices start at approximately Rs.3,02,000 (Ex-showroom Mumbai).

9) Chevrolet Spark

The Chevrolet Spark is a customized hatchback of the earlier Matiz from GM. The first striking feature in the Spark is its unconventional interior layout with a gracefully designed, clear, and easy-to-read instrument panel placed in the center of the dashboard. Flexible seating options with spacious head and leg room make the drive comfortable. It has four petrol variants in India: 1.0, 1.0PS, 1.0LS, and 1.0LT. This hatchback is powered by a 1.0L S-Tec I-4 engine that generates 63 bhp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard across all variants. Its striking design, agility, and host of features distinguish the Spark from its rivals. Due to its compact size, it is easy to handle and best suited for city driving.

The starting price tag is from Rs.3,25,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

10) Hyundai Santro Xing

Hyundai Santro can be termed among the most popular cars in the country with its appealing look, superior handling, and well-appointed interiors. It is built with an eRLX 'active intelligence' technology engine that delivers impressive power and performance. The Santro Xing is available in nine variants. Santro Xing comes with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. A three-spoke power steering wheel with central locking and front power windows was the selling point when Santro was first launched.The starting price tag is Rs. 2,56,000 and it can go uptoRs.3,97,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

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Top 10 Small Cars in India Under 5 Lakhs

1) Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Swift's launch has been Maruti’s trump card, and since its launch in the country it has totally changed the scenario of the Nation’s car market for some time to come. It is an attractive upgrade for small car owners and the clever pricing makes it fantastic value for money. It is highly desirable, fun to drive, and very cool. The 1.3L engine generates 87 bhp in the petrol version and 75 bhp in the diesel version with estimated fuel economy as 11/13 km/l (city/highway). The cabin is well designed and controls are well laid out which gives the interior a classy look.Swift comes with a 5-speed manual transmission with cable-shift mechanism.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi, VXi and LDi models range fromRs.4,17,000 - 4,78,000 approximately, ex. showroom Mumbai, while the higher end models can go upto almost Rs.6 lakh.

2) Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

The Chevrolet Aveo U-VA is the all-new hatchback that offers excellent comfort and great fuel economy. The cabin provides quite comfort and offers adequate space for passengers and cargo. Jewel type headlamps with full-chrome bezels and a huge horizontal grille are designed to grab attention. This small car comes in three variants in India - 1.2, 1.2 LS, and 1.2 LT with an option pack. All variants are powered by a 1.2-liter petrol engine that delivers 75 bhp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard across all variants. Spacious interiors and comfortable seating with easy-to-access controls makes it a user friendly car.

The 1.2, 1.2 LS range from approximately Rs.4,24,000- 4,68,000 ex. showroom Mumbai, while the 1.2LT and 1.2 LT Option pack go up to Rs.5.5 lakh.

3) Hyundai i10

Compact cars being India's favourite, Hyundai has chosen the right place to launch it's i10 model. The wheels pushed out to the corners to maximize interior space. i10 is available in two major choices: iRDE and Kappa. This wide and smart small car steals the hearts of many car enthusiasts with its eye-catching design. The 5-speed manual transmission is standard with a choice of two engines: 1.1L iRDE I4 and 1.2L I4. i10. The car gives an impressive fuel economy of 12/15 km/L (city/highway). It offers a good number of convenience features, upscale interior, and superior technology that no other hatchbacks can offer at an affordable price. It also offers an optional anti-lock braking system for increased safety.

The price starts at Rs 3,41,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

4) Tata Indica Vista

Tata entered the car market in 1998 with the launch of the Indica. Earlier this model had some flaws and was notorious for breaking down, until Tata launched an improved version in the form of Indica V2 and the Xeta. Now it comes with an even newer face the Indica Vista. Indica Vista is a more powerful small car from Tata Indica segment with enhanced interiors, improved quality, and better performance is built on a completely new platform. This new model is available in 3 variant in India: Aqua, Aura, Terra, offering a choice of 3 engines : 1.4L TDI (Diesel), 1.2L Safire (Petrol) and 1.3L Quadrajet (Diesel). Versatile and roomy interiors with contemporary styling features like two-tone dash board, two DIN stereo system and the breakthrough central Instrument cluster assures utmost comfort.

The prices for the different variants range from Rs 3,53,000- Rs.4,99,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

5) Maruti Suzuki A-star

The global compact car A-star is produced exclusively in India. It's available in 3 variants - LXi, VXi, and ZXi. A low wide grille, large hood, and eye-shaped headlamps add elegance to the car. A spacious cabin with an aero-dash and well integrated audio system are highlights of this global car. The sporty hatchback has a combination of current and futuristic design to leave viewers spellbound.

Ex-Showroom Mumbai Price starts from Rs. 3,48,000 for the LXi to Rs.4,14,000 for the Zxi model

6) Hyundai Getz Prime

The new premium hatchback, Getz Prime, is the inimitable fusion of sophistication, high-performance, appealing style, and incredible comfort. This car is labelled as India’s first true world car that meets global standards in terms of performance and comfort. The Prime comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and an estimated fuel efficiency of 12/15 km/l (city/highway). It is one of the most spacious cars in its segment. A tilt steering ensures easy maneuvering.

The prices start at Rs 3,80,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

7) Fiat Palio Stile

The Fiat Palio Stile is a blend of elegance, practicality, comfort, and safety. This car offers a choice of 7 variants in India with 3 engine choices. A refined 5-speed manual transmission is standard. All variants come with redesigned headlamps, bumper, and tail lamps besides a double-foldable rear seat and a rear parcel shelf. The interiors are well crafted with a sporty instrumentation cluster, comfortable seating, and ample storage area.

Prices range approximately from Rs.3,35,000- Rs.4,70,000(ex. showroom Mumbai)

8) Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo

The new Zen Estilo hit the roads in India by replacing the decade old Maruti Suzuki Zen with an upscale roomy interior and a powerful engine. The fusion of style and urban chic imbibes an imposing feel with a luxurious fascia. This trendy and smart car is built on a Monoform Aerodynamic design that allows it to cut through air current. Available variants include the LX, LXi, and VXi. An ergonomic interior is coupled with a highly proficient cooling system, front and rear seat adjustable head restraints, and a front seat back pocket for added comfort.

Prices start at approximately Rs.3,02,000 (Ex-showroom Mumbai).

9) Chevrolet Spark

The Chevrolet Spark is a customized hatchback of the earlier Matiz from GM. The first striking feature in the Spark is its unconventional interior layout with a gracefully designed, clear, and easy-to-read instrument panel placed in the center of the dashboard. Flexible seating options with spacious head and leg room make the drive comfortable. It has four petrol variants in India: 1.0, 1.0PS, 1.0LS, and 1.0LT. This hatchback is powered by a 1.0L S-Tec I-4 engine that generates 63 bhp. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard across all variants. Its striking design, agility, and host of features distinguish the Spark from its rivals. Due to its compact size, it is easy to handle and best suited for city driving.

The starting price tag is from Rs.3,25,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

10) Hyundai Santro Xing

Hyundai Santro can be termed among the most popular cars in the country with its appealing look, superior handling, and well-appointed interiors. It is built with an eRLX 'active intelligence' technology engine that delivers impressive power and performance. The Santro Xing is available in nine variants. Santro Xing comes with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. A three-spoke power steering wheel with central locking and front power windows was the selling point when Santro was first launched.The starting price tag is Rs. 2,56,000 and it can go uptoRs.3,97,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

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2010 top sports shoe brands

At the beginning of 2010, I think it is necessary to give the public a clear guideline of the world famous sports shoes brand like Nike shoes and etc. Here is a simple list of top ten sports shoes brand. If you have got any interests of purchasing a pair of sports shoe, you could take the list as a source.

1. Nike
As a well-known American sports brand, Nike was famous for its high quality Nike shoes and advanced technology. Besides, the swoosh logo as well as the popular slogan "just do it" make it one of a kind and gain a great amount of reputation.

2. Adidas
Created by Germany, Adidas has represented a special kind of status. Founded in 1948, Adidas has helped countless athletes to achieve success. Thus, it is a successful example which perfectly combined both trust and respect of the public.

3. Reebok
Reebok is a subsidiary of German sportswear giant Adidas. It firstly originated from Europe mainly in UK, then expansion its business to international.

4. Puma
During fifty years development, puma grows up from a small shoes factory in a German village into a transnational corporation worldwide.

5. Fila
Founded in Italy in 1926, the products of Fila involved many fields including sports shoes area. Now, it has become one of the most famous fashion sports shoes brand in Italy.

6. Converse
The first pair of basketball shoes was produced by converse. And its classical Chuck Taylor All Star basketball shoe is still well-received all around the world.

7. New Balance
Eschewing expensive advertising campaigns, New Balance has nevertheless grown to be one of the largest makers of sports footwear in the world. To offset the pricing discrepancy with Nike, Adidas and other companies, it offers technical innovations that others do not, such as greater selection of size, a blend of gel inserts or heel counters.

8. K-Swiss
K-Swiss was founded by two Swiss brothers who were interested in tennis and introduced the first leather tennis shoes. It was once elected as the best company by American Footwear News magazine.

9. Asics
Asics is a Japanese athletic equipment company. And it had become widely renowned for their running shoes as being amongst the top performance footwear in the market.

10. Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec is the world`s leading outdoor sports brand, at the same time it is a veteran hiking shoes in British. It mainly focuses its attention on mid-price range of the market.

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2010 top sports shoe brands

At the beginning of 2010, I think it is necessary to give the public a clear guideline of the world famous sports shoes brand like Nike shoes and etc. Here is a simple list of top ten sports shoes brand. If you have got any interests of purchasing a pair of sports shoe, you could take the list as a source.

1. Nike
As a well-known American sports brand, Nike was famous for its high quality Nike shoes and advanced technology. Besides, the swoosh logo as well as the popular slogan "just do it" make it one of a kind and gain a great amount of reputation.

2. Adidas
Created by Germany, Adidas has represented a special kind of status. Founded in 1948, Adidas has helped countless athletes to achieve success. Thus, it is a successful example which perfectly combined both trust and respect of the public.

3. Reebok
Reebok is a subsidiary of German sportswear giant Adidas. It firstly originated from Europe mainly in UK, then expansion its business to international.

4. Puma
During fifty years development, puma grows up from a small shoes factory in a German village into a transnational corporation worldwide.

5. Fila
Founded in Italy in 1926, the products of Fila involved many fields including sports shoes area. Now, it has become one of the most famous fashion sports shoes brand in Italy.

6. Converse
The first pair of basketball shoes was produced by converse. And its classical Chuck Taylor All Star basketball shoe is still well-received all around the world.

7. New Balance
Eschewing expensive advertising campaigns, New Balance has nevertheless grown to be one of the largest makers of sports footwear in the world. To offset the pricing discrepancy with Nike, Adidas and other companies, it offers technical innovations that others do not, such as greater selection of size, a blend of gel inserts or heel counters.

8. K-Swiss
K-Swiss was founded by two Swiss brothers who were interested in tennis and introduced the first leather tennis shoes. It was once elected as the best company by American Footwear News magazine.

9. Asics
Asics is a Japanese athletic equipment company. And it had become widely renowned for their running shoes as being amongst the top performance footwear in the market.

10. Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec is the world`s leading outdoor sports brand, at the same time it is a veteran hiking shoes in British. It mainly focuses its attention on mid-price range of the market.

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top 5 mobile phone sale percentage in india

Top Five Mobile Phone Vendors

Nokia maintained the top spot in the overall mobile phone market despite year-over-year unit shipment growth of less than 2% in new chief executive Steven Elop’s first quarter at the helm. The company grew converged mobile device shipments 61% in 3Q10, but average selling prices for the device type dropped to €136, compared to €190 in the same quarter last year. Nokia attributed the plunge to price pressure from competitors and its stated desire to reach more customers. Nokia hopes the C8 and C7 devices will boost ASPs in future.

Samsung marked a new milestone during the third quarter, pushing through the 70 million unit mark for the first time in the company’s history. In addition, the company more than doubled the number of converged mobile device shipments from the previous quarter. Driving this was the worldwide release of its Galaxy S i9000 converged mobile device, as well as its bada-based Wave model. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, Samsung appears poised to bring more smartphones to market, with a new Wave 2 awaiting launch and more mass-market devices for emerging markets.

LG Electronics missed its 3Q10 total mobile phone and smartphone shipment growth targets, resulting in an overall double-digit shipment decrease when compared to the same quarter one year ago. LG has yet to make a significant impact in the smartphone category unlike its competitors. Although operating margin returned to the same levels as a year ago, sales and profitability both fell significantly. By the end of the quarter, LG replaced its CEO Nam Yong with Koo Bon-Joon, head of LG’s trading firm, LG International.

Apple leapt ahead of several vendors in 3Q10 including RIM, which it surpassed by 1.7-million units, and Sony Ericsson by 3.7-million units. The company’s record shipment performance can be attributed to the introduction of the iPhone 4 in 17 new countries last quarter. The record performance came despite “Antennagate,” the name used to describe the controversy around alleged iPhone reception problems, in July.

Research In Motion posted a record number of unit shipments in 3Q10. The BlackBerry maker continues to grow in Latin America, for example, due to the success of the Curve 8520 entry-level model, which has helped drive growth in most emerging markets. The vendor’s results were also boosted by the introduction of the higher-cost Torch in the United States, a key market due to the size and intensity of competition.

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top 5 mobile phone sale percentage in india

Top Five Mobile Phone Vendors

Nokia maintained the top spot in the overall mobile phone market despite year-over-year unit shipment growth of less than 2% in new chief executive Steven Elop’s first quarter at the helm. The company grew converged mobile device shipments 61% in 3Q10, but average selling prices for the device type dropped to €136, compared to €190 in the same quarter last year. Nokia attributed the plunge to price pressure from competitors and its stated desire to reach more customers. Nokia hopes the C8 and C7 devices will boost ASPs in future.

Samsung marked a new milestone during the third quarter, pushing through the 70 million unit mark for the first time in the company’s history. In addition, the company more than doubled the number of converged mobile device shipments from the previous quarter. Driving this was the worldwide release of its Galaxy S i9000 converged mobile device, as well as its bada-based Wave model. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, Samsung appears poised to bring more smartphones to market, with a new Wave 2 awaiting launch and more mass-market devices for emerging markets.

LG Electronics missed its 3Q10 total mobile phone and smartphone shipment growth targets, resulting in an overall double-digit shipment decrease when compared to the same quarter one year ago. LG has yet to make a significant impact in the smartphone category unlike its competitors. Although operating margin returned to the same levels as a year ago, sales and profitability both fell significantly. By the end of the quarter, LG replaced its CEO Nam Yong with Koo Bon-Joon, head of LG’s trading firm, LG International.

Apple leapt ahead of several vendors in 3Q10 including RIM, which it surpassed by 1.7-million units, and Sony Ericsson by 3.7-million units. The company’s record shipment performance can be attributed to the introduction of the iPhone 4 in 17 new countries last quarter. The record performance came despite “Antennagate,” the name used to describe the controversy around alleged iPhone reception problems, in July.

Research In Motion posted a record number of unit shipments in 3Q10. The BlackBerry maker continues to grow in Latin America, for example, due to the success of the Curve 8520 entry-level model, which has helped drive growth in most emerging markets. The vendor’s results were also boosted by the introduction of the higher-cost Torch in the United States, a key market due to the size and intensity of competition.

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top 10 browzers

The World Wide Web has made world a global village and to access this village, it is obvious that you will need a doorway. Finding the doorway to enter the global village is not a tough job. Different internet browsers are there to provide you the access to the World Wide Web. It is true, all the browsers are meant for same purposes, yet each of them has got something special. For a complete browsing experience, you need to glance through these features. If you do that, it will be a simple task for you to access the web for news, shopping, entertainment or communication. Whether you use the Internet Explorer or Apple Safari or the Google Chrome, you have a secure browsing platform. However, it is good to understand the basic features that make them stand apart. If you can understand these distinct features, you can upgrade your system accordingly.

1. Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox, the free web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation is popular among web users for its great features. The latest version of Mozilla Firefox, i.e. Firefox version 4, supports features like spell checking, tabbed browsing, live bookmarking, incremental field, location aware browsing and many other. To support web developers, this open source browser offers a complete environment for their built-in tools.

2. Internet Explorer

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer supports different computer languages like CSS Level 1, HTML 4.01, DOM Level 1 and XML 1.0. Officials stated, Internet Explorer 9, which is yet to be released, will support XHTML and SVG to offer a different browsing experience altogether.

3. Google Chrome

Google Chrome, designed and developed by Google is dedicated to provide faster browsing experience than its competitors. The very first version of Chrome has passed Acid Test 1 and Acid Test 2. Version 4 of this browser has also passed the Acid Test 3. The security features of this browser are really commendable and warns user about every possible threat that there is.

4. Apple Safari

The graphical web browser, Apple Safari was initially designed for Mac OS X. Yet, later it was developed for Microsoft operating systems too. Both Windows and Mac users can access all the basic features of Safari, but Mac OS X users will also be able to save clips of any webpage and view them on Apple Dashboard.

5. Opera

Designed by Opera Software, internet suite and internet browser, Opera supports security features like malware protection, built-in phishing and strong encryption while browsing. It can also delete HTTP cookies and private data at ease. Opera, which is known to be the fastest browser, has introduced different features that other internet browsers adopted much later.

6. Maxthon

China based web browser compatible with Microsoft Windows, Maxthon is known for its user interface that can be classified in different ways. AD Hunter, the ad blocking feature of this browser, blocks all floating advertisements and web banners that affect your browsing speed.

7. Flock

If you are looking for a browser that can provide complete support for Web 2.0 features and social networking facilities, Flock is for you. Flock, which is available for free download, is compatible with different operating systems like Linux, Mac OS X, Free BSD as well as Microsoft Windows.

8. Phase Out

Phase Out is the best browser for someone who wants to explore the outer space. This browser is also recommended for the online gamers as this browser offers brilliant graphical display. Apart from this, Phase Out also offers other mainstream features that are needed for web browsing.

9. Deepnet Explorer

Deepnet Explorer claims to provide high security level than the other popular browsers including Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. It is the first browser to support features like phishing alarm, P2P client integration and RSS news reader. The browser, which provides high security and brilliant usability, is compatible with Windows operating system only.

10. Avant

Known to be an extremely user-friendly browser, Avant supports features like mouse gesture, anti-freezing, flash filter and multi processing way better than popular web browser, Internet Explorer. Users will not have to experience any malware or adware problems in this browser. Yet, it is only compatible with Microsoft Windows.

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