Unlike most browsers, ThunderHawk does not re-purpose or reformat the content, and provides a similar desktop view of the web page.

The official beta release went off on October 9, 2001 and included enhancements as improved readability, speed, and usability.

The server sends the requested HTML page in a compact transport format to the subscriber's handset.

The floating magnifier over the overview area, available with both Zoom-In and Zoom-Out mode aids in finding information and navigating the Web sites.

ThunderHawk can show the Web page content in various user enable modes including, overview only, magnified only, and a re-flown single column text view.