As I type, I am using one of Google’s newest tools. Google just released it’s new beta windows browser named Chrome. After only a few minutes playing around with its limited features, I am starting to like the simplicity. The browser is very lightweight and easy on the eyes. It does lack some of the more advanced features, although I’m sure plugins will eventually become available. Currently, it doesn’t support plugin extensions.
I wouldn’t give up my love affair with Fire Foxfor this new browser, however, I think it has many benefits to offer. There are some very neat features, but none that couldn’t be duplicated using firefox add ons.
Screen Shots
Features I liked
- Downloads Search
- Google Suggestions in the search bar, similar to googles website
- Incognito Browsing that allows you to view websites with out leaving a trace… the page isnt saved in the history.
- Most visited websites… lists all of your most visited websites with thumnails in a very attractive layout
- When you install the browser, it prompts you to import all of your bookmarks, searches, history, passwords, and other data from Firefox.
- It is very quick to open, but is quite a bit slower when it comes to loading pages (compared to my tweeked Firefox)
What I dislike
The first negative thing that I heard about the browser was Google’s Terms of Use agreement. Basically the say that they reserve the right to use your search information and they intend to store certain search data along with your ip. That doesn’t bother me too much, but I know there are a lot of people who will not use the browser just because of this.
After thoughts
I think the browser will continue to improve since it is in Google’s best interested. I think the browser will be great for less advanced users and I hope it will help in the final push to kill Internet Explorer!
Tags: browsers, chrome, Development, google