How to implement multi-window feature?

Question

We're developing a web application using Asp.NET MVC with a multi-window feature (ex. when you select a record, a new browser window pops up with the selected record's details in it). I've stumbled accross Microsoft's CRM and it behaves exactly what my superior wanted. It opens a new browser window when you select and view a certain record on their list.

My question is, is that really a new browser window? When I look it up in the task manager, the windows I opened doesn't appear on the Process Tab except for the main browser window. And if it is a new browser window, is it much better than using a jQuery modal window?

NOTE: I'm using Internet Explorer 10

Answer 1

your 1st question is quit general. I would guess that you know how to open a new window using javascript or jquery dialog so i don't understand what elese do you need.

you 2nd question is what works better and this is really a UX related question that i have asked before and found this: Why Modal Windows Have Killed Popup Windows