CNET Editors' note: This is a beta build of Google Chrome, and may include features that introduce instability to the browser. Use with caution.
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Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer, and easier. Use one box for everything--type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and Web pages. Thumbnails of your top sites let you access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop.
Google Chrome beta is in the Web Browsers category of the Browsers section.
What's new in this version: Version 21.0.1180.81 has made duplex printing defaults to Yes, which prints extra pages even for a 1 page print out.
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"Chrome is by far the easiest browser to use."
Version: Google Chrome beta 27.0.1453.81
Pros
loads quickly, very easy on the eyes, has thousands of apps and extensions.
Cons
not very good or reliable support from Google for this product.
Summary
i have used IE8, firefox, and chrome. chrome is by far the easiest, simplest, and most user friendly browser.
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"Going backwards"
Version: Google Chrome beta 27.0.1453.65
Pros
Still fast
Cons
Trying to fix things that aren't broken have spoilt this once favorite browser.
Summary
Have changed to Opera, just as fast and more secure !
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"Version 24.0.1312.27 beta-m"
Version: Google Chrome beta 24.0.1312.27
Pros
This is my main driver. As a beta, expect some quirks every now and then. No doubt that this is fast. Customized url search setup. In the url, you can customize, so that typing "m [space]" yields searching in maps instead of having to load a maps page then typing in your search. If you use lots of Google's eco system, then Chrome is naturally integrated and customized better than any other browser. Chrome's add-ons have expanded enormously in variety and quality.
Cons
Greed caused Google to disable all of its YouTube downloaders. It crossed my mind to give its browser one star for that. Whether government or private service provider, anytime you treat your citizens or customers like children, recognize it's a bad thing and the road to tyranny and serfdom.
Summary
Bugs pop up in updates every now and then. You will have to use IE for some sites, you will have to use FireFox for some tasks. day-to-day real world, though, Chrome Beta is fast and functional. Its add-ons and customization especially have improved.
Google's Chrome fails to function in some of Google's own sites, such as Google Picasa, where FF and IE work better than Chrome. For example, Chrome won't zoom in and out of pics in Picasa, FF and IE will. Same goes for some Google Maps functionality. Google can be painfully slow fixing problems like this.
Def recommend.
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"Great Product and easy to use"
Version: Google Chrome beta 24.0.1312.5
Pros
lots of easy installation and use
Cons
none right now
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"fast and not bloated but a few bugs"
Version: Google Chrome beta 23.0.1271.26
Pros
Still the fastest I use it when I am rushed. Easy to download and put to use.
Cons
Buggy, does not work the pull down menus on many websites, cannot use yahoo toolbar. Does not work at all with my 2nd laptop, a netbook.
Summary
I use FF, IE, and GC probably in that order.
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"It's all I use"
Version: Google Chrome beta 22.0.1229.26
Pros
It's fast to maneuver around
Cons
sometimes will crash depending on the upgrade
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"Awesome!!!"
Version: Google Chrome beta 22.0.1229.14
Pros
-Fast
-Doesn't feel heavy and bloated like firefox
-Sleek
-Easy to use bookmarks/passwords/settings sync feature
-start-up seems faster in version 22Cons
they changed the menu button, it use to be a wrench, now its 3 lines -____- it looked better before
Summary
overall, this browser is great.
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"More trouble than it is worth"
Version: Google Chrome beta 21.0.1180.49
Pros
This is very hard to answer... I found very little that was good to say about Google Chrome Beta..
Cons
Crashes, freezes, constant "snap" screens.. this is the worst version of Chrome yet.. It screwed up my whole system and nearly crashed my computer..
Summary
Why is it that when there is something out there that is good, do people want to make it "better"? Most of the time it is one thing that someone thinks should be fixed and they try and they screw up the the things that are right with the product.. Google doesn't have to protect my computer I pay for that and so do most people. When something "ain't broke" quit trying to fix it... What do you think made internet Explorer so slow... NF
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"OPERA IS MUCH BETTER"
Version: Google Chrome beta 21.0.1180.49
Pros
-There are lots of games,good add-ons,themes,safe-surf app like WOT..
-it's fastCons
-terribly slow start up
-slow down PC
-shockwave crashes
-non responsive
-freezeSummary
Chrome is ok browser but doesn't deserve so much compliments.Opera is many time better:faster,smoother,safer etc...but Chrome always "win" on some tests cuz is more popular than Opera!
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"I love Chrome, but this release freezes during load."
Version: Google Chrome beta 18.0.1025.140
Pros
My default and favorite browser, but not a good version.
Cons
Freezes often during the program load and requires a reboot.
Summary
Went back to an older beta and stopped having problems.
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