Google has released their very own browser. It is called CHROME. With all of the browsers out there why would anyone want to release yet another one? More importantly, why would anyone want to switch browsers?
I can give one reason-it's better. Yup. I have been using Chrome for about a day now and I have to say that it is much better in performance than Windows Internet Explorer. What has long been the standard method for users to surf the internet is now the worst option that any one can take. These are strong words I'm sure, but it is my honest opinion.
Users are much better off using either Firefox, Safaria or Chrome. I have been a loyal user of Firefox for a long time and I love it. I have test run Safari for the past several months and I feel it too is a much better solution than Internet Explorer. It's lacking in a few areas of adons, but give it some more time.
Now enter CHROME!! That name sounds like one of the stars of the American Gladiator show! After I downloaded the beta (yes, it's only in beta now) and installed it I ran it. The screen asked if I wanted to import all of my Firefox or I.E. bookmarks, cookies, passwords, etc. I said yes and it did!! Great feature for switching over, and a must in my book.
There are two features that I particularly enjoy about Chrome. It's simplicity and it's speed.
By simplicity I mean that the interface is neat and clean. There are no extra frills making more room for screen real estate. By speed I mean its lightning fast. I didn't run any benchmark tests, but it is visibly faster. Try loading this blog on your normal browser, then load it on Chrome. See what I mean? WOW!! That's the very first thing I said when I tried it out.
One short coming when compared to Firefox is Chrome's lack of add ons. But give it time, with Google's mode of operations, thhey will be here soon.
Anyway, I recomend trying Chrome.
Seems pretty good so far. Just don't open too many tabs as each tab is it's own application. It will eat up all your memory.
ReplyDeletelike it, but yeah, needs extensions like firefox. has trouble copying sometimes, middle-mouse button doesn't open all kind of links, right click to correct spelling doesn't work to well... but love the speed.
ReplyDeleteI have 8 tabs open and it using about 1/3rd the memory as firefox with one open.
there's some EULA issues going on right now and some other vunerability concerns, but man, with it starting out the way it has ... nothing but pure potential.
I agree with you about the extensions. If it had the extensions that Firefox does I would switch immediately. BUT, the speed enhancement that it brings is almost enough for me to switch. What else would you guys need to switch to Chrome?
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong with the Google toolbar for Firefox? It gives PageRank for every page you visit plus a list of backlinks.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Google will get there in the long run. I suspect Chrome is about better integration with Google Docs, Google Maps, Gmail and other Google products.
What I really want to see is a Google OS for PC.
I'm not a big fan of TOOLBARS, but I do use the Google Toolbar (there is always an exception to the rule I suppose.) As a blogger, I am always interested in Google Ranking for SEO purposes. Anyone using Google products for their web presence gets a leg up in Google Searches. I haven't tried Google Docs inside Chrome yet, but I suppose it will work better. As for a Google OS, I think the "new" OS will be the browser. Eventually there will be a version of every app that can run online negating the need for a compatible OS, users will only need a common based browser. Even Autodesk is exploring this, look at PROJECT DRAW.
ReplyDeleteDo you know, will there be available any plugins, e.g. Seoquake?
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