Opera Software recently released Opera Mobile 8.6 for Windows Mobile, touted by the Norwegian as being able to provide fast and user-friendly Web surfing experience on Pocket PCs.

Opera Mobile 8.6 for Pocket PC takes full advantage of the larger screen and higher resolution of PPC devices by offering tabbed browsing and surfing in horizontal landscape mode.

The browser is based on Opera's newest core code and runs on Windows Mobile 5 and 2003 SE.

"Until now, Web browsing options on Pocket PCs have been decidedly limited, says Paul O'Brien, founder of MoDaCo.com - one of the world's largest Windows Mobile communities with nearly 140,000 members.

"Opera Mobile for Pocket PC finally brings browsing speed, security and usability closer to a desktop experience. For owners of Internet connected Pocket PC devices, Opera is a must-have," he added.

The browser runs on both Windows Mobile 5 and 2003 SE. The company also announced that Opera Mobile for Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphones will be available shortly.

Opera Mobile for Windows Mobile Pocket PC comes with a free 30-day trial and is available for download here .