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CNET Editors' review
When Google, Yahoo, or any other major search engine overwhelms you with so many matches it reads more results than dollars in the national debt, ChunkIt might be the plug-in for you. Available for Firefox and Internet Explorer, it "chunks" up your search returns, providing snippets of relevant text.
The add-on splits your browser tab into two vertical sections, the left side with the ChunkIt results and the right with unchunked returns. Clicking on the text of a ChunkIt result loads the text in the right pane, highlights the relevant bit in yellow, and scrolls directly to it. A link at the top of the pane opens the page that your result lives on in a new tab.
This is a large plug-in, weighing in at more than 8MB. Using it requires use of the ChunkIt toolbar, something that may not go over well as browser design becomes more streamlined. Users who need help narrowing down broad searches will find this plug-in exceptionally useful. On the other hand, users comfortable maneuvering through "the Google" might find ChunkIt extraneous to their needs.
Publisher's Description
From TigerLogic:
Give your favorite search engine super strength by transforming your favorite search engine into an information powerhouse. ChunkIt searches within the pages of your engine's results to find your search terms in context. ChunkIt also searches Web pages and discovers information that conventional search tools may have never revealed. In addition to mining content on a Web page, ChunkIt will mine all of the links on that page for information relevant to your search. By clicking on a chunk in the left panel, ChunkIt will highlight that information in the context of its original Web page. There's no need to bounce between multiple windows. ChunkIt also makes it fast and easy to find information in reference manuals, PDFs, legal docs, and news sites. Version 1.1.1.0021 improved performance.
What's new in this version: Version 1.1.1.0021 improved performance.
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"Very Cool Product"
Version: ChunkIt Firefox 1.1.1.0021
Pros
Saves time by looking behind the links fof search results or any links you highlight.
Same for chunking page you are on - very nice.Cons
Works well for me - no cons
Summary
I did my book report in 5 minutes by navigating to www.gutenberg.org finding the txt or html version of the book and once it loaded in browser I entered info i was after into chunkit and clicked "chunk this page". Paragraphs with relevant info came up in a flash. Can't beat it.
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"Great Product"
Version: ChunkIt Firefox 1.1.1.0021
Pros
the time it saves, ease of use, and appearance.
Cons
updates can get a bit frustrating but I am sure are necessary.
Summary
Great Product. Thanks guys and gals. Wish I had it in school.
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"Definitely changes the way I view the web!"
Version: ChunkIt Firefox 1.1.1.0021
Pros
I love using ChunkIt and I agree with the post above - it works great with craigslist and I really like using it with amazon.com as well.Great split screen and I appreciate that my search terms are highlighted in different colors.
Cons
Nothing really to comment on here, other than I sometimes forget that 'enter' is chunk Google but the back button seems to work well to fix that.
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"Soooo useful"
Version: ChunkIt Firefox 1.1.1.0021
Pros
-So useful for writing papers and doing research--helped me weed out irrelevant sources for a religion paper I wrote last week
-The orange guy is so cute!Cons
Is a little slow when my wireless signal is weak, but nothing else really
Summary
As a student I use ChunkIt primarily for academic research, but I have used it for stuff not related to school and it was just as helpful. Use it most often with eBay.
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"This Add On is great. Really helps all searches."
Version: ChunkIt Firefox 1.1.1.0021
Pros
This tool is easy to use and very powerful. I find the ability to preview links before opening them really helpful. The split screen is great for shopping sites and CraigsList.
Cons
There is nothing not to like.
Summary
This search tool helps me find information and save time. I really like the ability to switch search engines with the drop down window. Once this product is discovered by main street it will get a lot of press and great reviews.
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