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"Amazing, perfect browser!"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
FAST
Customizable
App store
Clean interface
Completely functionalCons
Ummmm......Hmm.....Ah, wait! No.......hmm....I got nothing.
Summary
I've used Chrome since it was first released. I have literally not used Firefox since, and have only used IE a handful of times (because Microsoft DEMANDS you to use their browser for Windows updates and the like...). So, I have not looked back. Being fast and simple are its biggest cons, and since the web store was released (and the extensions thrown in there), you could not ask for any better.
The Web Store allows you to install themes that change the entire look of the browser to your liking. The various extensions will customize web pages drastically (example: my favorite extension pauses Youtube videos when opened, yet lets them buffer).
Now for Chrome OS. To show how amazing this browser is, they've made a laptop that only runs the one program! I have owned a CR-48 for 3 months, and I use it 24/7. I curse when I have to go to my desktop for files and whatnot, because it's so bulky and slow. The cool thing too, is that when I do switch to my desktop and fire up Chrome, my themes, extensions, apps, games, etc., are all synced with my Chromebook!
Really, I see no flaw in this program. Sure, someone else will have gripes, and will gladly point flaws out to me, but for casual web browsing, which 99.9% of people do 99.9% of the time, this is a amazing browser! -
"Really fast!"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
Definitely faster to start up than firefox.
Cons
Not too sure how secure it is.
Summary
If you're in a hurry to surf, this browser loads much quicker than firefox!
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"Unstable and not secure"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
fast and simple
Cons
It crashes several times a day. One cant block individual sites and/or cookies.
Summary
Untill it is more stable and I can block individual sites and cookies I shall not use it
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"Good, but..."
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
Blazing fast!
Faster than a speeding bullet!
Light-speed fast!Cons
Google Installer (GI) installs along with the installation. I finally removed Chrome 4.0+ from both my Vista and Windows 7 because GI kept starting up,, using most of the RAM (3G's!) on both computers until I manually kill the process.
Summary
I love the speed and lightness of Chrome, but can't tolerate the hogging of RAM by Google Installer. Chrome crashed far more easily that FF & IE8. I also had far too many supposedly-cute "snap" pages, especially compared to FF and IE8, which rarely have unloadable pages. I want to throw the computer against a wall when a Chrome page won't load and all I get is a smiley!
The lack of Tools compared to IE8 is a problem for me, too. I rely on the ability to customize my browsing experience, and I want greater control over cookies than just "allow" or "don't allow".
Not quite ready for prime-time. -
"not too bad"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
its fast esp gmail
Cons
used addons in firefox not to be found
Summary
have uninstalled will wait for further development. firefox still ranks 1
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"fast broswer"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
fast and simple to use
Cons
need to improve some compatibility issues.
Summary
Good browser. faster than firefox
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"excellent, fast, compatibility problems"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
Very fast, like real "tabs", is not "flaky" on sites it does work (unlike Firefox)
Cons
Not compatible with some Mafia Wars functions, no dropdown "history" menu
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"Blazing fast browser, a must for PCs over a yr old!!"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
Works great on fast and slower pcs, cut load times for larger websites by 75% over IE.
Cons
Occasional rendering issues.
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"confused user"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
uncertain how to use chrome
Cons
uncertain how to use chrome
Summary
Still trying to become familiar with chrome edition
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"Not up to the hype"
Version: Google Chrome 4.0.249.78
Pros
Looks good.
Is fast, unless you want to add anythingCons
Using Extensions is like throwing an anchor off the side.
Cannot add toolbars.
lots of bugs
occasionally changes or stops your homepageSummary
Ok, I realise this is new, and that one day all the bugs will be ironed out, but for the moment this isn't all its cracked up to be.
I just want to use a browser, I don't want to take a degree in computer speak, I don't care what platform it uses, I don't care that I don't know as much as some of you.
I do care when I try to open a page on Chrome that is meant to be oh so bloody brilliant, that it opens, often it doesn't, yet will open on IE.
I also might want to choose an extra toolbar, such as Stumbleupon, but I cant, instead I have to use an extension, that seems to clog the arteries of the internet.
It really is a big let down.
Hopefully it will improve, because despite that it does look good.
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