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Spectacular
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"lacks some versatility"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
same as old one
Cons
same as old one
Summary
Not a lot differnet than the previous version for my use.
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"a great product"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
I use the scratch pad daily
Cons
none that are obvious
Summary
Great product
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"Very good tool"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
I can identify places and routes easily
Cons
Slow in loading and in changing views - to be expected when it is uses graphics files heavily
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"Not quite as versitile as advertised"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
Doesn't cause comp. to crash like Chrome or Safari.
Cons
Can't arrange items the way I'd like.
Summary
Needs to go back to Beta.
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"Great search engine"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
None to mention
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"Like how easy it is to use"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
keeps my google apps updated and I like having the desktop news
Cons
I like everything about this product that I use.
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"It could be a lot better"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
It gives me a clock face, the weather, temp High/Low & enables me to sign in to my account
Cons
It takes up too much space, everything that is the desktop is within my home page window......????
Summary
Not a lot going for it really, it could be very useful, but it is not.
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"Very good desktop search"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
Works smoothly, better than Windows own search
Cons
Can sometimes get in the way of full-screen applications.
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"good widgets and great search"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
good selection of widgets and very complete search in an easy to use location
Cons
need more widgets
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"It's a vry useful tool"
Version: Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Pros
Search capabilities are exceleny, gmail notifier is useful.
Cons
It is rather pervasive, it gives me notifications when I'm involved with other applications.
Summary
Very useful tool that is sometimes annoying,but not enough to offset its utility.
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