TopBanana

Using it now.. SN appears to render fine. I quite like the tabs on the top.

mart360

just downloaded it too,

will give it a whirl and see whats what.


it needs to be as flexible as FF so we shall see



Mart

Boro

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Have been waiting for this, what time was the release?

JackClark

Based on Webkit and they didn't get the OSX version out of the door!

boxst

I am using it as well. It is quite slow to render and looks a bit 'cartoony'.

Edit: I don't like the fact that the last few websites that you have visited are not in a dropdown. I very rarely 'type' or select from favourites as in IE the sites I visits are just there.

Microsoft should be worried as I will not install and use another browser on my PC (like Firefox or Safari), but I 'trust' Google and am happy to use Chrome.

Steve

Dr.No

SLOW???? I'm finding that it's running like the wind, and VERY fast indeed....

Certainly faster than FF and obviously faster than IE!

I'm very impressed with it so far

DN

jjones

seems much slower than ff to render pages

bob269

I find it hilarious that people diss MS for world domination yet applaud Google for world domination.

Google are currently up and down your streets taking pics of you and your kids playing in the streets without asking permission, but it's all good, cause google maps is great.

As for chrome, just because it's google, is it safe? how long before exploits appear. Tesco sell everything from coffee to car insurance, doesn't mean they are experts at any of them.

Boro

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Meow!

bioforger

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It is very fast, but it is a beta and also very light atm. Snet isn't working correctly, the search and quick link dropdowns dont appear. There are plenty of other issues, but it is a beta. If it had an adblocker I would be happier to test

boxst

I like Microsoft as well and have no reason to drop IE. I was just mentioning that Google is another name that I have respect for so they have some real competition.

And Google Maps IS great.

Steve

JackClark

I love Google almost as much as Apple, Apple lose a few points for charging me lots of money, but make up for it by being stylish

RobJenks

Have just downloaded this new browser and it is very fast.

IE8 is redundant after this beauty

HankScorpio

You think Google will allow an adblocker? Soon as one appears, there will magically be an update that disables the functionality.

SiDHEaD

Its ok but seems a bit tooo bare. I want a status bar with info about load time and stuff like Opera. Oh and i spotted a CSS problem which doesn't occurr in Firefox or Gheynet Explorer

FlightMan

Damn the thing is quick!

It's still a BETA version though isn't it?

JackClark

Mike's ad blocking hosts file. Privacy. Anti-Spyware.

what would scooby do

Sticking with firefox until adblock / flashblock and bookmark sync is available

May give it a whirl though

ChefDude

not as quick as FF for loading images.

is there a way to override all web page fonts to my chosen font?

ChefDude

overclockers log in page is screwed too in chrome

ChefDude

oo, ingonito mode is cool

bob269

Just worth noting.

Be sure to read Chrome's fine print | Webware : Cool Web apps for everyone - CNET

Becareful what you post because they'll own it , also i'm sure they'll enjoy collecting all your data/browsing habits and ramming adverts down your throats.

On a good point, it's more competition for IE, FF, Opera etc. so it'll no doubt inspire faster better more functional updates from them all.

Daz34

They don't need permission as it's still legal to do so, thank god.

JackClark

I love the "your kids" quote, adds drama.

Iain Young

Just what we need. Yet another browser. I won't be trying it until the bugs are fixed and the security is proven.

Iain Young

It's true though.

Google is a very large predatory company that is intent on global domination. I'm with Bob in that I can't understand why people "hate" MS, but applaud Google for doing essentially the same thing (although it could be argued that Google is even worse).

They want to control the internet, and with the launch of their own browser, which is full of "Google specific" stuff, they are getting one step closer...

I may have to use it at work, but at home I shall be avoiding it out of principal

JackClark

That'll be never then. There's no such thing as a bug free, secure browser. Or any application for that matter.

Iain Young

That's correct

Nothing is safe, but I'd rather put my faith in a mature browser that has had 10+ years of development (like IE or FF) than some new piece of unproven software.

Andy Tang

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But you can't say that IE and FF are released without bugs. They just have more developers to respond to the issues quicker!

I have IE8, FF3, Safari and Opera installed on my machine. Opera was my favourite for home use, thanks to the speed dials, and IE for work as it works!!

Chrome has become the browser of choice for me, but let's see in a week or two!

Iain Young

I never did say that. What I said is that they are mature products which these days contain very few major problems and are generally proven to be pretty secure and definitely a safer "bet". That can not be said for Chrome.

I see no "need" for another new browser in the market bringing along a whole new selection of browser extensions etc. Google is doing this simply to try and dominate the internet (along with their other web based applications like maps etc).