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I know this doesn't solve the problem of responsive (or lack thereof) design but, I would recommend trying a bunch of different browsers - every single one u can get ur hands on!
I currently use an Android Gingerbread phone & have SIX browsers - & I switch back & forth between them depending on what I'm doing.
1) The standard Android browser I never use. It's fast but I can't stand the way it switches between windows, poor interface - & it eats ALOT of data if you're on a limited plan!
2) I got the Firefox browser because I loved it on my Mac, but still haven't warmed up to the Android version yet & hardly ever use it.
These last 4 are where I spend most of my time. They all have their own strengths & weaknesses:
3) Opera Mobile - speedy intuitive user interface, can set the user agent to DESKTOP & you'll NEVER see another mobile site again, BUT, it doesn't like flash. Use different browser or YouTube app to watch vids.
4) Dolphin HD - Good for everything. Set user agent to Desktop & 95% of the time u won't ever see a mobile site, plays ALL vids I've tried. Only downside is UI isn't as slick as the Opera.
5) Opera Mini - I use this one ALOT! This one is light, fast & has a feature that saves u data - Serious data. It shows u how much you're saving & I save easily 75% of what I would've been using.
6) Last but not least is Dolphin Mini - basically a smaller, lighter version of Dolphin HD. I usually only need to use this when I can't get a picture, page or vid to load with one of the other browsers, which is rare, but a life saver & enough for me to keep it around.
When I originally went searching for something past the stock Android browser I couldn't imagine how I was going to settle on just one - all with their own unique feel & feature sets. Then it dawned on me - Fuck It! I'll keep em all! They don't take up much room & they're all FREE! Some can even be moved to your SD card if your phone's space is tapped out.
My only word of caution would be to NOT update with every little version that comes out, because it's a bitch to go back unless you've saved it somewhere. Read the most RECENT reviews of the update to see if there's any bugs & how it's affecting users of your particular model of phone or tablet. I haven't updated any of mine in eons & they're purring like a well oiled machine.
Anyway, I hope this helped someone. Experiment. Have fun. And most of all STAY AWAY from those mobile sites!
PS - I think the version names of the Dolphins have changed but you'll find them!
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