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Old 15 December 2008, 07:11 PM
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Anyone use it?

One of my friends recommended it to me, I have just started using it. Easy to use, looks ok and it feels faster than IE7 and Firefox
Old 15 December 2008, 07:13 PM
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Not much functionality/features missing, like on here it doesn't show the quick links dropdown. Other standard bits n pieces missing. It's fast because it's just a raw web viewer at the moment.
Old 15 December 2008, 07:32 PM
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I tried it for a few hours when it launched, quickly went back to FF due to a few problems and bugs
Old 15 December 2008, 08:52 PM
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The Incognito mode is quite good when you want to shop for xmas pressies but dont certain people to know what sites youve been on etc.

But ive gone back to FF also
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Originally Posted by MarkGray
The Incognito mode is quite good when you want to shop for xmas pressies but dont certain people to know what sites youve been on etc.

But ive gone back to FF also
Yes that could come in handy
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google chrome has become my default browser, starts so much faster than any other browser... plus speed is just as good as safari.firefox

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Have you read the user agreements for it? Specifically the ones allowing google to track all your online usage and use it for advertising etc. That alone was enough to put me off from using it. It also has not been proven yet as far as security is concerned. I wouldn't trust your bank/credit card details in it yet...

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Old 16 December 2008, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
Have you read the user agreements for it? Specifically the ones allowing google to track all your online usage and use it for advertising etc. That alone was enough to put me off from using it. It also has not been proven yet as far as security is concerned. I wouldn't trust your bank/credit card details in it yet...
2nd this
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dont see any difference apart from the 'Home' screen which seems easier to navigate in........ anyone managed to send email frm hotmail in chrome??? it dsnt allow me to type in the box.
Old 16 December 2008, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
Have you read the user agreements for it? Specifically the ones allowing google to track all your online usage and use it for advertising etc. That alone was enough to put me off from using it. It also has not been proven yet as far as security is concerned. I wouldn't trust your bank/credit card details in it yet...
It has been proven as far as security. It has proven to be bad.

It is based on an old safari build with old holes and flaws.
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Originally Posted by Underworld
dont see any difference apart from the 'Home' screen which seems easier to navigate in........ anyone managed to send email frm hotmail in chrome??? it dsnt allow me to type in the box.
That was the same for me, thats another reason why i changed back.
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I use it as my default browser. Works on 95% of sites, is much faster than IE7 and I like the fact it's very basic. I love the favourites bar at the top.

Depends what you're looking for in a browser.
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Originally Posted by escott
Depends what you're looking for in a browser.
Something that isn't riddled with spyware and security holes would be nice

I wouldn't let chrome anywhere near any of my machines...
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