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- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Date added: June 26, 2009
- Total Downloads: 873,677
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 986 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.
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User reviews of Google Chrome 2.0.172.33
- Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 986 votes
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Google Chrome 2.0.172.33
Pros: Simplicity! It's quick end easy to use. Bookmarks are not a problem at all once you figure out what to click on. The search bar has autofill of past sights. It will remember passwords. If you have problems with it, adjust the settings, people!
Cons: Web pages that require IE. A few additional settings would be nice, otherwise I love it.
Summary: If you're not a moron who refuses to take 15-30 minutes of your life to figure out how the browser works, Chrome is wonderful and simple. If you are a moron, you probably haven't taken the time to read this far anyway.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Google Chrome 2.0.172.33
"freezes up and slows down dramatically over days."
Pros: fast at beginning.
Cons: slows down and freezes up over a few days usage.
Summary: cannot be counted on.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Google Chrome 2.0.172.33
"Great, easy, fast and simple."
Pros: Simple to install, no issues.
Cons: I've been using chrome for 3 mos now and I've hit only 2 websites that don't work with it.
Summary: Simple easy to use, very safe compared to IE.
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Google Chrome 2.0.172.33
Pros: Fast and simple design makes it blunt and straight to the point. I have been using this browser since I downloaded it and I usually use mozilla firefox which is way slower compared to Google Chrome!.
Cons: figuring out book marks.
Summary: I have limited computer savy but I really enjoy the internet today now that I use "Google-Chrome"! Waiting for OS rather than windows xp home I have been using faithfully, Its like a breath of fresh air! Thanks for whoever designed this web browser!
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Version: Google Chrome 2.0.172.33
Pros: quick and easy to use, bookmarks are not as good as ie7
Cons: no autofill and rubbish bookmark
Summary: i will stay with chrome because ie is crap now, ie8 wont even install on my pc so chrome is the best of a bad bunch
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