The iPad comes with the Safari web browser out of the box, but it's not everyone's favorite. While Apple requires all web browsers on the iPad to use the WebKit platform, there are a number of web browsers available that comply with that standard and make for great alternatives to Safari. This list includes browsers that can talk to Google Chrome, sync with Mozilla Firefox, support Dropbox, and even play Flash video and games.

Google Chrome has easily been the most popular Safari alternative since its release, and offers a great all-round browsing experience. It’s fast and easy to use. Best of all, you can sync it with the Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop. One really handy feature is the ability to open web pages on your iPad that you have open on any of your other devices.

The iCab browser is for those who want to get more productivity out of their web experience. Its big feature is the ability to upload files, a feature that is missing from Safari and most other web browsers for the iPad. This means that you can easily upload photos to Facebook or similar social networking sites without needing the specific app for the website. It is also great for bloggers who want to upload photos from the iPad to include in blog posts. Additionally, iCab has a download manager, the ability to save and restore forms, and Dropbox support.

The Photon browser is the best solution for people who want to watch Flash videos or play Flash-based games on their iPads. While not every Flash application will work in Photon, it does support many of the most popular apps. Overall, it's a great all-around web browser, so you won't have to switch back and forth between Photon and Safari to get the full experience.