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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Date added: January 12, 2009
- Total Downloads: 502,495
- Downloads last week: 11,790
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 983 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on November 25, 2008
Chrome is Google's attempt to make the browser disappear and to focus on the applications and pages users are viewing, rather than on the border with its tools. Some of Chrome's basic underpinnings are quite novel, but people will recognize other features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.
Currently only for Windows, Chrome is blazingly fast and is easily the quickest browser available. Based on Webkit, the same open-source engine that powers Apple Safari and Google's Android mobile platform, Chrome's interface is a drastic departure from other browsers. Instead of the traditional toolbar, Chrome puts its tabs on top. Moreover, the tabs are detachable: "tabs" and "windows" are interchangeable here. Detached tabs can be dragged and dropped into the browser, and tabs can be rearranged at any time. By isolating each tab's processes, when one site crashes, the browser does not.
Within each tab are individual controls, such as forward and back buttons. The search box and the address bar have been fused into a hybrid "Omnibox." The Omnibox includes not only suggestions for URLs culled from your browser's history, it also includes search suggestions from your search engine, and remembers site-specific search engine results. There's also Application Shortcuts, a feature that allows you to create desktop icons for Web-only applications, such as Gmail or Calendar. The stealth mode, Incognito, lets you surf without the history recording cookies.
Chrome lacks plug-ins, and there's the potential for high memory usage given that each tab is its own process. If you're addicted to Web apps and a need for speed, though, Chrome just might be the shine your browsing experience has been looking for.
Publisher's description
From Google :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.
Version Version 1.0.154.46 includes unspecified enhancements.
Note: The Download Now link will take you to the Google Chrome Web site, where you must accept the end-user license agreement before downloading. Also, the 474K downloadable file is only a stub installer. You must remain connected to the Internet during installation to complete the full download of Google Chrome.
CNET Editor's Note: 1/12/08-Updated to v. 1.0.154.43-dolcourtj; 11/25/08 - updated v0.4.154.25 - sethr.
What's new in this version:
Version 1.0.154.46 includes unspecified enhancements.
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User reviews of Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
- Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 983 votes
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Version: Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
Pros: Multilingual spelling checker
Multilingual user interface
Simple and clear appearanceCons: Less tolerant to sites violating html standards
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Version: Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
"Google Should go away! DO NOT USE THIS BROWSER."
Pros: It has a nice interface and Fast, THATS WHERE THE COMMENTS STOP.
Cons: Powered by a lame engine, Safari engine. User interface confused me a lot and it lacks many features like ftp uploader and etc.
Summary: I have used Google, IE, Firefox and Xtravo Explorer. The best among them is Firefox and Xtravo. Firefox is the best as we all know but Xtravo is totally beyond browsing. Xtravo has to offer many features that browsers lack along with new features li... read more >>
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
Pros: like the ignito window
Cons: downloading
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Version: Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
Pros: *Super fast browser.
*Looks good.
*The Incognito window is nice.
*Easy To use.
*Downloading is OK.
*Bookmarks are easy to use.
*No useless plug-ins.
*NEVER seen a pop-up since i got it.Cons: For new users it might take a while to learn.
( Not a big problem tho, easy to use)Summary: Very Good. 5/5 , Download it
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Google Chrome 1.0.154.46
Pros: The thrill of the ride, I'm a bit wierded out by my short experience with this browser.
Cons: ??? Strange, yet curious. Not sure what to make of it. Certainly not blazing fast, just odd.
Summary: Appears inflexible, limited.
On further investigation.....YUCK!! Google should stick to what they do best. No wonder they called it Chrome, looks bright & shiny, but really ser... read more >>
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