Google Chrome Review: first impressions not good

“We are so, so happy with Google Chrome,” mumbled Mozilla CEO John Lilly through gritted teeth. “That most of our income is from Google has no bearing on me making this statement.” – http://notnews.today.com/?p=57

Well I too am facing the bookmarks problems… all my bookmarks are on Google bookmarks and there seems to be no way of directly importing these into Chrome!!

Well i too was unimpressed with the Google Chrome browser. there are a couple of sites that is go to that require Java to login and each site told me that i was not running the correct version. Now i know some businesses use these sites for payroll and accounting business services and such. Chrome will not be of any use unless the java platform is backward compatible. I really did not see any speed increases like the cartoon/comic said. i will continue to test the product and look for some major updates. i will not be advising anyone to use Chrome with out having a secondary available to go to the real websites.

Live mail do not work with this explorer…
asp:menu server control for visual studio 2005 sp1 don’t work too.
I see my bookmarks imported from FF3 no problem with that, but there’s on the right of the browser kind of wierd ’cause i’m use to left position i cannot find a way to move them to the right…
mmm i guess Options… will improve theirs menu some
when i close chrome and have many tabs open no warning message saying i’m about to close them showed…
very fast with some pages… great
i prove to download a .rar file uploaded in 4shared, greate stuff the status bar on ur bottom left corner with the icon of the file, and progress bar like a clock very good very good… notification when downloads complete missed, and i didn’t prove it with multiple downloads…

That’s strange, Chrome installed nicely, imported all of my Firefox Bookmarks, which can be found on the top right side of the Browser. This Browser from Google is Beta, first attempt at the Browser world, so let’s give them a chance and see what they do with it. Sure Beats Internet Exploder any day!! Still Firefox is my Browser of choice.

Faster on google sites. slower on all other sites that i use compared to FF. So much for speed.

I get the impression that you’re one of those very inexperienced computer users who can’t even figure their way around a new program.

Agreed with sapphire. All the reports say no problem importing bookmarks. Up in 5 seconds. Most complain about the lack of add-ons. But in general is a great Beta version (it’s not even 1.0 yet). Why do you want a home button? Your browser will always open where you left. Also you have a history of the sites you visited often. Spend a little more time…. It’s not that hard. And it’s FAST!

A tad disappointed with their beta release… lots of issues from regular websites viewing… from facebook apps not working properly (e.g. friends for sale, unable to buy) to java not working properly (fancybox and clones, works on first click, second click gets you no where), poor flash performance (interactive charts a choppy). Of course all the above work great in FF and IE. I see this becoming a web development nightmare in having to dealing with more web browser that behaves differently even though they claim to be standard compliant.
I question the lack of options chrome offers… I miss having my cache cleared automatically for me upon exit or all the neat add-ons (but give it time for add-ons)…
As with the rest of Google apps, this will stay in Beta stages for years to come…
I do love the multi-layer approach to loading webpages as it makes some pages load much faster. I just don’t see the flash or java support being up there… unless they all have to be tweaked for chrome?
Why don’t they just jump in bed (deeper) with FF and combine the two to make one heck of a browser?… for now I’m sticking with FF and IE…

browser is fast when loading pages. but that is the only plus point. it is not at all user-friendly. If you import bookmarks from Firefox, they are not placed in the normal ‘Bookmarks’ menu! there is no ‘down arrow’ on the address toolbar to view history of most recent pages visited. This is really bad as I don’t want to click on bookmarks to open a favourite.
I uninstalled it within 10 mins and back to using Firefox and IE

My first impression was amazing. It downloads and installs completely in less than a minute. Anyone remember how long it took to upgrade to IE 7?? The problems start when playing Flash 9 out of ten times it got stuck plays with stops or even asked me to abort the Flash. Well when it shut it down, the whole browser didn’t crash like IE so that’s a plus. Still missing lots of features but I guess it will advance with time. First thing they gotta fix it so Flash works as that is a MUST when browsing.

I agree with the review below.
IE8 is much nicer, but I do kind-of like the new tab design of Chrome.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080903/ap_on_hi_te/tec_tech_test_google_chrome

How’s about an F11 full screen ability? It won’t complicate that “simplicity is the new sophistication” image that Google seems to aspire to.

Peter: The Homepage key has to be turned on (tools/options/basics…). You say that you have to have the “toolbar” on to see your homepage key…erm…how is that different from any other browser. I currently have the homepage button to the right of the refresh button. I wouldn’t really call it a flaw….

I liked it and had no problems at all.
The only problem is on my bookmark organization. A bit difficult to get it nice and easy to use, but i think it’s just a matter of time until people start releasing some good plugins, skins and stuff.

I’ll stick with Opera for now. FF was my favourite, but it loads my pc too much.

I tried Chrome and do not see any reason to switch to it. I have embedded video on my personal website that plays automatically and loops in IE and Firefox but does not do so in Chrome. Chrome displays a toolbar with a play button.

I do have some pure CSS menus on my site that did display and function properly in Chrome. I too had to go into the options and set Chrome to display the home button on the toolbar. I think that should be on by default. It did import all my favorites with no problems.

There was too much hype leading up to the release of this browser. I know it is a beta version but it still seems simple and primitive to me. It certainly doesnt appear to be the revolution in web browsing that some people played it up to be.

I am quite impressed. It is much, much faster than IE7, Firefox and Safari for Windows, smaller in file size, and appears to tie up fewer resources. There are some minor glitches to be expected with a beta version: no Java applet for my office homepage; Sirius media player doesn’t work, etc. I have no doubt these issues will be addressed in the days and weeks to come. So far, so good!

It’s the same thing with GTalk. It works…Could be better and could fill a lot more needs that msn or any other messenger does. But still, it works.

Chrome can be used as a lightweight portable browser, maybe…if they launch it, of course.

Google Chrome it’s a pleasant experience like almost any google product. It’s simple, fast, intuitive, non intrusive and developed to learn your habits. I think this it’s just not enough for some internet users. Last time I set a homepage in some browser was about almost ten years ago. But it’s just me.
Google is about changing. Like they change the way you use the internet through search, like way you communicate with gmail, and now they prepare to deliver the state of the art browser for web 3.0….and why not …the framework for the next web os.
In time, hope to understand more than just install an app, look at it and say that is ugly designed or miss some important button.

I love this. I hate how slow Firefox is. This browser is MUCH faster from what I’ve seen so far. It opens up 5 times as fast as Firefox does for me. Opening up Google Reader is a difference of entire seconds in speed. Tabs in separate processes is long overdue. I won’t be going back. I for one welcome our Google overlords.

I have tried the browser and I must say that what really impressed me is it’s performance, really fast to open pages. I miss the home button, and one or two issues with the bookmarks, but for effects of a beta this points are not that relevant, at least not for now. Another issue is the potential of the browser to eat memory, now that each tab is a process and not a thread, in this beta there are currently some “leakings” becuase the browser may not kill the process of a tab that you closed.
I have high hopes, but only that “hopes”. For now, Firefox is still the best elected by democracy and explorer still the imposed supreme ruler.

I installed google crome last night and since then the overall impression is good but still some issues.
I don’t use bookmarks so don’t really care about it. But i tried playing youtube and after some videos it hanged. It does have problems with flash….

Plus when we press Ctrl+N, instead of opening the home page it opens the most visited page which should not be the case.
Plus in the history, there is no option for the selective deletion of pages. The only option is to delete the history of the day. What if we want to keep the track of certain pages and delete the rest.

But I think these all issues would be resolved in the final version. At least Google has bothered to launch a beta version. IE sucks… right now FF is only good I see… No Opera, No Safari…

Being that this is a Beta, i’m very impressed with Chrome. I love the new tabs page. I love how to omnibox allows me to search google, wikipedia, amazon, ebay, ask, urbandictionary and any other search engine directly from the address bar.

Of course their are issues, its a beta, and as beta testers, we are supposed to help out.

I see a lot of potential, especially once people start releasing apps. and google fixes a couple issues (bookmarks, backward compatibility, privacy)

PS. I don’t know what you’re talking about when you said you need a toolbar to get a home button and my bookmarks imported from IE and firefox without issue…

Go to Options >> Basics >> Home page >> Show home page button on Toolbar..

booom…

You can show up the homepage button in the Options. Just check “Show Home button in the toolbar” in the “Home page” section.

For bookmarks press CTRL+B to unhide the bookmarks bar.

Way too slow for all of the sites that I regularly visit. I see no need to switch to it.

I think it’s an awesome idea, and the main problems I see could be due to the “beta” status of the program. I think it will really take off, especially for some of us die-hard google-product fans.

For most people however, I think it will be similar to the OS Ubuntu – another open-source product (linux-based). Simple, fast, and effective. However, most people won’t see a need for it. Yeah, some of us watch how much memory we use, but most people don’t even know what that term means, or what memory does. Not to mention that the miliseconds that Chrome saves web-browsers will make little to no difference to most users. Why get a Honda Civic when you have an Escalade in the garage? (if that makes any sense)

All in all, I think that google will produce one of the most effective and useful browsers available, especially when they get rid of the “beta” from Chrome’s name (look at gmail). I look forward to seeing where google takes Chrome. I will definitely be checking for newer versions daily.

I totally agree with Bill. This browser is insanely quick. It will eventually take over as the majority browser! Google is king!

It’s fastest compared with IE and firefox. But compared with firefox, without supporting plugins, it’s useless. I cannot live without extensions in firefox like tax mix plus, ad block, flash block. It’s ok if it is designed for mobile device but for computers, it is like a browser designed in the last decade.

Hi – Great Blog!

We didn’t experience a bookmark problem, but had a number of others. Please see our experience at:

http://www.onefamilysblog.com/2008/09/google-chrome-web-browser-beta-1-user.html

First, I was surprised it didn’t let me choose which drive it installed on. I would have thought that to be pretty basic even for a beta release.

Second, I can’t imagine running a browser anymore that doesn’t let me have a Bookmarks sidebar. I didn’t use FF 3.0 AT ALL until the sidebar plugin was updated. This is a killer concern for me in testing the Google beta until they fix it. In a similar vein, I was surprised they didn’t integrate a bookmark solution with the existing Google Bookmarks. It would have been the ultimate trump card on the competition (social vs favorites); web based bookmarks on the sidebar without all the frustration of importing and exporting and otherwise synchronizing them..

Some of you guys really seem to have no interest or clue at all about testing a new Application. Show a little bit of initiative and don’t expect everything to be handed to you on a platter.
It took me about 10 seconds to find where the bookmarks are kept and how to setup my bookmark bar and to figure out keyboard shortcuts for various functions.

The browser works great so far. Fast, Basic and no problems with flash or java that I have noticed. It is true however that some websites report that I am using an unsupported browser and won’t run, but it will only be a matter of time before it’s fixed. Can’t wait for the final release.

Ehh, im not impressed. Im a heavy firefox user and I really dont like Chrome at all. Really, Opera is a much better browser, it is basically the same thing but with better features. Im not impressed, ill keep it installed in the fluke of them coming out with a great update, but by the looks of it, im not going to stop using firefox

I am not at all impressed with Google Chrome. Just a hype as usual. Only one thing that google has done right is the search engine….

There is nothing so special in Chrome as compared to IE 8. If you guys have not used IE8. Try it…. you will be amazed.

These latest posts prove my point… “Why buy a Honda Civic when you have an Escalade in the garage?”

Chrome being the Civic, saving you gas, having a higher top speed, but maybe not as many bells and whistles… IE 8 being the Escalade, over-done, slow, big, and a gas-guzzler, and all kinds of features no one in the world knows how to use.

Bottom line, IE 8 sucks, IE sucks, Mozilla has written the rules on how to make a web-browser. Google is about the re-write the rules. What I say, give google the time to release the actual product, and then we can talk again.

The first time when i opened chrome, it looked bad, GUI is not what i expected to be… it looked like i was not working in an windows machine. Apart from this, i had problems with accessing applications in facebook. Google needs to improve lot on CHROME. Anyway, I am very much happy with FF…

It’s amazingly fast!
People who are saying it doesn’t have Home button and some common book mark features are plain ignorant.

Those things can easily be added and you don’t judge a beta product with these things. If I judge windows xp based on it’s crash resistance, Windows 95 is far superior than any systems Microsoft ever produced. Similarly MS-DOG would be much much better.

Pages load extremely fast which I guess IE can never ever compete with for a years or so. They couldnt compete with google search for years. They don’t make speedy products, they just make painting type look good products with worst speed. Rendering engine in chrome is damn good.

Speed apart, other features definitely Google will add in the next version, I am guessing IE is definitely history.

For those who are testing….don’t look by comparing buttons one by one.

Mommy i see this button in IE and there is no such button in chrome. If you are that kind of user, you are brain damaged Microsoft type user. Leave chrome alone. it’s not to be admired by ppl like u.

After some testing, the Chrome and Flash are not going good together at all. Besides the memory problem causing every opened tab without limitation!!, more than one flash application on the web sites create amazingly slow job of the Chrome. Additionally, did somebody else mentioned the extensive use of the HDD by Chrome. I have never seen before such an application!!!
There no any features, which makes Chrome different or browsing friendly. Found some security gaps. Probably orientated to work with on line/offline applications, the required functions should be provided by the application self . It is a direction of development, which we could describe as Micrsofitzation of Google in the web space.
As usual, Google copies all from application developed before them and try to brand name them under its own name. It is quite amazing that Google applications are totaly user unfriendly and need years to improve. Probably the company need really some people near persons to think. As far as Chrome is concerned, it is nothing new and better for now, but after 6 years , probably will be able to compete with IE and I have the feeling that soon we will have the
Google OS. My biggest concern is that this company as Chrome shows does not bring additional value in terms of functions to its customers, who are involved in endless improvment of google’s products, where every product exist for itself without any pre-tought integration. On time reaction will not feet with customer wishes in long term.

I believe they are on the right path, the home button, i think almost everyone in this world has google as home page, therefor, i dont think its necesary to go to google, when the browser bar is actually a google search. Still, i have found some technical difficulties, Youtube doesnt run properlly, and some videos have problems too. The new tab configuration is just awesome, and if like me you are used to the ctrl+t to open a new tab you must have been pleasantly surprised to find out that it still works, but better than that you have a little preview of the pages you visit the most so you just have to click and the page will pop up in no time. I created myself a webpage with errors to force a shutdown of chrome, i wasnt able to do it only one tab stopped working, you just click shift+esc and kill that app, im looking forward to a newer version with the video issues fixed, and ofc a linux and mac version!!

Also, Microsoft Training site doesn’t work with Chrome

speaking of chrome, hmmm nice name! but it das some memory problems such as the part where it tabs the pages you have visited and you click, naturally you expect it to load but i always tells you that page has been transffered to another permanent site( eg the most common sites are yahoo, facebook, hotmail. all these sites have been permanently moved so!!!!!!!). the super tech java script v8 engine that does not have backward compatibility with a lot of these sites.

its though impressive for the first edition lets see what updates they have and to GOOGLE Bring it on

Chrome on 21s

Overall (and for what I’ve used it), very nice job!
Read:Google Chrome Review: First Impressions
http://www.analoga.com.uy/en/articles/google-chrome-review-first-impressions.html

Unfortunately far too much of the scrutany is being placed on Chrome’s interface. It has already been stated several times, but I don’t think fully understood. This is a BETA, meaning it has never been exposed to the trials of the average user. As a result, evaluating it on this level is rather unfair. Looking at it from a design perspective, which is all that it has had a chance to do is be designed; it shows great promise.

First and foremost, we all know its faster. The design of the program had a large part do with this. This is intent is evident in a few features, some obvious, some not so obvious. Best example is the built in task manager that monitors Chrome’s resource usage. What a fantastic feature for those who actually want a faster and more efficient browser. Having a link for more indepth “nerd” stats, also a great touch to an already good idea. The subtle counterpart to this is the multi-proc design. Individual process running independent parts speeds up the loading and the stability of the system (two of the biggest problems with ALL other browsers).

The second major point that very few have noticed (in the correct fashion) is its compatibility. Most reviews are outlining Chrome’s incompatibility with many major web sites and web apps that already exist. In reality, the problem here is that VERY FEW web sites and web apps are compliant with any sort of standard. (Review just about anything from any W3C developer for more info on this problem). The resulting problem is that there is no reliable baseline to develop on that would garauntee the site/app works in “browsers”. Instead everything to date has been made to work in IE, FF, Safari, and other named browsers, all of which MAY or MAY NOT function differently. Asking the new kid on the block to understand the language of all other nations in the UN on his first day again seems somewhat unfair.

This is also why add-ins will not work perfectly on first time through. In addition, this is quite possibly one of the major driving forces behind this browser. With the imminent introduction of CSS2 and Web 2.0 services in general, the need for a standards compliant and dependable browser has arrived. Relying on propriatary methods of doing things cannot be continued. The web has evolved to a level where sites are no longer a presentation of content. It has evolved to a state where content is derived and presentation is styled. These things need to be taken into consideration when designing what will be presented, not who is doing the presenting.

Now, I must agree, there are some UI changes that need to be made. However, in defence of Chrome, it has been very bluntly stated that the approach here simple and incremental development. I’d say they are on a damn good track.

All in all, I’m reminded of a simple mathematical principle:
Two variables in the same equation cannot be solved for at the same time.
This notion holds VERY true for browsers. Our current problems is the sites change (variable #1) and so does the way our browser works with them (variable #2). By implementing standards Google is attempting to turn their browser variable into a (reliable) constant. Something that will undoubtly benefit everyone, and if all goes according to plan; will benefit the web as a whole.

… as a side note, all of these posts about not working with facebook, hotmail, and other major web service providers…. I don’t know what the hell your talking about. I have yet to have any problems with any of these sites with the exception of hotmail asking to upgrade my browser, to which i kindly clicked on the link that said “no thank, continue anyway” and all was fine. Seems like it may be related to a user specific setting on the computer more than anything, i’d be willing to bet it has something to do with a piece of security software somewhere.

Interestingly, the new interface for facebook seems faster in Chrome than the old interface. I haven’t fully test flash, but from what I’ve test after Sept. 3rd, I’ve seen ZERO problems.

One other point to note for fellow developers. Several of the nice thigns that FF has for developers is already there, just not where you’d expect to find it. Right clicking on any page element allows the option to “inspect element”. This provides most of the information that FF’s DOM inspector provided. Extremely useful info for developers.

OK, one weird thing about this browser. It can either be lightspeed or snailspeed.

Chrome’s far too basic for users that are use to advanced feature rich browsers like Opera “straight out of the box” or Firefox with add ons.

You can’t customise or configure Chrome like you can with Firefox or Opera.
As for Chrome’s most frequently visited sites feature…..it’s a poor copy of Opera’s superior Speed Dial feaure.

Chromes 3 size only text resizer is pretty useless, as anyone that is used to Opera’s excellent zoom magnifiyer can testify.

Any good points about Chrome?

Well Chrome is fast but not much faster than Opera’s latest browser version 9.52.

Chrome’s sandboxed tab feature is a plus.

Overall though Chrome in it’s current form can’t match Opera.

Sorry Google : No Sale!

Well while all of your complaints about Google Chrome are valid – they are all fixable with time. You all need to keep in mind that it’s still in BETA, meaning that it’s going to take a while – like it does with any browser, even our favorite; Firefox.

But every problem that you guy’s are having are mostly fixed at this point – except Chrome’s problem with Flash… So no YouTube for anyone until there is a patch for it!

I’ve read there are also some problems with Javascript at the moment. I’d say it’s even Alpha, not beta: too few features are implemented

Thats all we need, another browser

I’m a little worried by Google’s ability to profile their customers even more now that they will have a complete history of all sites you visit etc.

Sick of random Microsoft bashing. IE8 also runs all their tabs as individual processes rather than a single. This sandbox design is extremely intelligent, and google was right to implement it. They are however not gods, they are not Apple either. Just because they use something inventive and cool does not mean they came up with the idea or were even the first to the market with it. Do some research, and quit regurgitating random crap.

I posted about slow speed a few days ago. It was because I have “Google web accelerator” installed. Chrome become much faster after I uninstalled GWA.

I actually search in google for chrome is not that good and found your page. I don’t get it, yes it’s fast but drastically lacking in features.

You read all the google-fan-boys saying, “oh, wait till it has extensions, oh, wait till this that and the other” until…. you have firefox?

Firefox has it all for me and I don’t see the point in changing, I’m not THAT impatient that I find a speed increase of milliseconds that brilliant!

slow, primitive, seems like students project from first years of university. nice design and overal idea burned with slow tabs work, lack of customization and overal inconvenient use. sorry, this shouldnt be even called beta or released at all yet! shame for google giant.
excitement went with first breath

The only problem I’ve had with Chrome is that it is getting a huge amount of lag while using flash applications. Especially Pandora (which I’m always listening to) gets awful after a few minutes when the script stops responding. Happens sometimes too on IE, but it doesn’t happen after just 2 songs. I really like that crashing 1 tab won’t cause me to lose any other tabs however. And every other page loads faster.

What are you talking about, no home page button? When you first load up Chrome and it opens the options/config menu the option to show/not show the home page button is the second thing listed. Though the default should be with it there.

No problem with importing favorites though, I don’t know what’s up with you guys.

It’s my opinion that Chrome wasn’t quite ready to be released, but due to the leak, they said “screw it” and just put out the beta. It’s key to remember that it is a beta. Normally beta’s do not get such a huge user base so quickly, and normally only nerds use it, and fully expect bugs. Of course there’s bugs, it’s a new product. They’ll get hammered out in time.

Google Chrome Rocks!! The Looks are Great. Speed is Great. Lets keep our fingers crossed for some amazing updates.

I had no trouble importing bookmarks. I did a little rearranging and then presto, it was ready to go. I did have a problem on certain pages using the back button. When I would try to go back, I would get an error message and then it would be frozen. There aren’t mwny settings to adjust which makes it nice to work with but I don’t see any great improvements over Firefox.

Well, I was so excited to try chrome. For me this is something like Microsoft Office 200! You’re lost! (not badly).. I couldn’t get to the homepage! and the design may be very stylist but it gives me this unfamiliar feeling.

By the way, Firefox has this NEW CHROME THEME ! Go ChecK it out! Its cool!

I dint read all the comments down here but about the bookmarks, its working fine for me.
i have a small bookmark tab on the right of my tab window right now to open my bookmarks imported from firefox.
The problem i am getting from chrome is that most of the websites never open anymore. I have to continuously refresh the page for facebook and i never had a problem like this when i used firefox for the same use earlier. its kinda bugging now to keep hitting refresh.

Well the layout is very clean and uncluttered which is good. You have to go into the options to make the home button appear which is fine. The main problem was the flash player not agreeing with the browser. Youtube vids started slowly compared to firefox and explorer and the whole browser sometimes crashed. The incognito function was cool. This is definitely a work in progress, but right now not worthy of usurping firefox as my browser of choice.

I’ll stick with Firefox …

I was too unimpressed with Chrome. Since I am a Chinese user, Many Chinese web site can not open correctly, many web picture can not show on screen. Some website should reflash many times, then the website would be opened.
All in all, the Chrome is not good for me to access website.

well quiet different comments form my side.
i just quit browsing on other browsers. within days i can say i am addicted to it. its tabs management is superb and the only feature i don’t like in it is it’s HISTORY feature.
but to avoid it we also can use the incongnito browser given right to the address bar in dropdown menu.

what i had noticed is browsing in this browser is a bit fast than FF and internet explorer.

Best features:

1… Tab organisation.
2… Incognito Browsing window.
3… Bit faster than other ones.
4… Imports bookmarks from IE and FF.
5… WideScreen browser because no toolbar.
6… One AdressBar for searching and Browsing.
7… Displays history pages(may help some peoples).

Some bad features:

1… Doesn’t Import bookmarks from other major browsers.
2… Some links of some websites are not working.
3… Lack of AddOns. or No AddOns.

Still i want to say as this is the new browser it had learned a lot from the current competition. so Google think a bit more to remove the current problems.

Thanks for your time
Harinder

I found it a little on the simple and useless side. One of the first things I tried to do was load my local home page. Interestingly enough, there is no File/Open. Not a good sign. Under the hood it may be superior, but who wants a well tuned motor if your seat is a milk crate?

Personally I use Maxthon. Using a few Maxthon plugins, (a few of which I wrote), I have a superior browser that is robust and truly useful.

I don’t see a difference between firefox pre-3.0 and chrome. For me unless a product brings something new or better to the table then it isn’t “good” or “worthwhile”.

What ever happened to having some originality?

“Vinícius (Youta) on September 3rd, 2008 2:43 pm”
So whats the point of it then? Neither bring anything better or new to the table in order to replace the others.

When Goggle has actually made a functional browser…I will look at it. Using the general public (many should not even try this) as guinea pigs instead of doing your own R&D is deplorable.

there are so many advantages and features with Chrome, such as it’s speed, for example; now if only they would take care it’s quirky cookie management…

the best browser i have ever used …………….it is ultra fast, stylish ……and simply wonderful…………guyss it is just the beta version ……………..which is so good……..just imagine how the actual version would be hmmmmm.

I have already made this my default browser. Makes my 2mb broadband seem super-fast. Not every webpage is compatible but shame on them! The only thing that bothers me is that perhaps it will become too popular and the browser will start to slow down – or isnn’t that how it works ?!!

I have read many articles on google chrome for the past two hours. Could you plz let me know how to deleate the bookmarks from the google chrome. I am not be able to deleate the bookmark list.

Im a little late, but to delete bookmarks u just right click and go “delete”?

First of all, Google Chrome Beta (yes, it’s still in beta) which was released not long ago should not be compared with any browser because it has been released for a short while and this is there first browser and it’s just a Beta (not the completed version) unlike Firefox, and yet it still manages to challenge Firefox. Wait until Google releases 1-3 more updates/upgrades/newer versions to Google chrome and then try it again and most of you would like it (or since i’m now posting this, try the latest version of Google Chrome) but if you want add-ons/extensions that don’t slow down your browser or cause other issues like with Firefox, give Google 5 months – 1 year. Also, Google Chrome, believe it or not, is much faster, has a cleaner interface, uses less memory, crashes less than Firefox (with me) and is more secure and Google releases 10-30 nightly builds of Google Chrome everyday and also has a Developers/Testers channel which has newer versions of Google Chrome every 1-2 weeks (with a change log and new features etc) which are tested before they are publicly released. Google Chrome’s EULA was changed the day it was released when an error was found in it.

more secure, pretty bold statment, maybe the admin is biast. In the end google probable takes over everything aint that a scary thought, or do we just want to complain like we do with microsoft and its powers to deliver carpy shit.

ADMIN.. Here is the thing about google… ALOT of their stuff stays in beta.. Gmail is still in beta. If a product has nothing new and is just graphically edited version of another browser. It is a clone regardless of it being in beta.

I have never had any problems at all with Firefox 2.0. It’s fast, hasn’t crashed (except on webpages I created in class). I think you need to check for errors between your keyboard and the chair. If you surf tons of crap you are not meant to daily yeah you will find tons of stuff working in the background to harm your machine. and it will make it look like other things are running slower on their own.

My firefox is heavily modified. I have about 22-23 extensions and 3 themes. So addons and themes aren’t the issue of Firefox running “slow” It has something to do with your P.O.S. machine.

I don’t care if Google takes over the world with freeware stuff (hell firefox is free too) I just have a problem when they don’t add something NEW to the table.

Funny how many people are “inexperienced” as you infer
MIKE

First impression was good compared to IE and Mozilla. I think chrome loads a page faster than IE. But it can be compared with Opera. I think the opera take almost same time.

Chrome is best for gmail, orkut or other googles applications. But for other internet applications or secure sites IE and Mozilla are the best. Chrome team were concerned about the google applications.

Chrome initiates a process for each tab. If I open 10 tabs it shows 10 processes in taskbar. If memory isn’t an issue then it will work fine, otherwise its processes gonna frezze your system. I have received same comments from some other users.

i think mozilla is just more easy to search stuff, google chrome you need to download stuff for it, so i prefer mozilla, ( i fail verry hard cus this was on the chrome website ;a )