Google Chrome beta

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Chrome is by far the easiest browser to use."

    May 18, 2013  |   By xmykil

    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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  • 3.0 stars

    "Going backwards"

    April 27, 2013  |   By blueboy1949

    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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  • 4.0 stars

    "Version 24.0.1312.27 beta-m"

    November 30, 2012  |   By jkirk1626

    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.

    Def recommend.

    Updated on Nov 30, 2012

    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.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Great Product and easy to use"

    November 9, 2012  |   By Omahinds

    Version: Google Chrome beta 24.0.1312.5

    Pros

    lots of easy installation and use

    Cons

    none right now

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  • 3.0 stars

    "fast and not bloated but a few bugs"

    October 15, 2012  |   By lueeluee

    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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  • 5.0 stars

    "It's all I use"

    September 3, 2012  |   By Lorieann98

    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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  • 5.0 stars

    "Awesome!!!"

    August 24, 2012  |   By ThatGuy90

    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 22

    Cons

    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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  • 1.0 stars

    "More trouble than it is worth"

    July 21, 2012  |   By noriefine

    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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  • 2.0 stars

    "OPERA IS MUCH BETTER"

    July 19, 2012  |   By sandra979

    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 fast

    Cons

    -terribly slow start up
    -slow down PC
    -shockwave crashes
    -non responsive
    -freeze

    Summary

    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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  • 3.0 stars

    "I love Chrome, but this release freezes during load."

    April 4, 2012  |   By pprocter56

    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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