macgirl Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://www.tuaw.com/2008/09/01/google-crea...ased-on-webkit/ http://www.macrumors.com/2008/09/01/google...-called-chrome/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbic Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ooh. This looks really promising. Can't wait for a beta so I can play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaitanya Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 WOW... This is just an amazing piece of software code I just downloaded it and let me tell you all one thing... IT IS DAMN GOOD. Pages load almost instantaneously... I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br0adband Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://www.google.com/chrome Been available for a few hours now, Windows only of course. But it's promising. Passes Acid2, gets 76 on Acid3, but it's beta and in progress. Could be leading into GoogleOS... who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dainix Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Currently using it now. I'm very, very impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSkylla Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Yeah, I'm using it too right now, it's good, nice and fast, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHoKiLLa Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm using it too, not bad.....faults so far: It has a built-in spellchecker which just flagged "Firefox" lol and wouldn't let me add it to the definitions. Definitely slower on my computer than Firefox. Unable to easily organise bookmarks in a separate window although you can drag and drop them to the bar at the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applehacker Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 sounds cool! your right, they could be the next OS maker! GoogOS (pronounced "goog-us" like a roman name.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Just downloaded it and wow am I impressed. First let me start off the OS integration: This browser feels perfectly at home in the Windows environment. The lack of any drop downs pits this browser right up with Windows Explorer and Office 07 for the 'aero-feel'. Speed seems great, controls are intuitive etc. I'm a Firefox guy through and through, and don't plan on switching; that being said Chrome is the best alternative browser I've used (yes, better than Opera) and I can see this being in a winner. I just hope it doesn't hurt Firefox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprjacob Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I just hope it doesn't hurt Firefox Me either. I seriously hope it kills Internet Explorer, but if it stands alongside Firefox, I'll support it. Downloading now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basti756 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Although the UI is quite simple it's probably one of the most ugliest ones if ever seen. It still looks like the one which was in the advertising comic... I can't believe that they released it looking that way But i have to agree with you guys... it's damn fast but I'll definitely stay with Opera. No matter what this browser's going to be when it's finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprjacob Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I love it. Features wanted from Firefox: Bookmarks Organizing Thingy AdBlock Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshitcat Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Bast756, don't forget this is a very very early beta. I thing they are prepping the ui changes for later. I would expect a refreshed UI, new icon and new name by it hits 1.0. And by the way, Safari 4 DP passed the Acid3 test 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Piece of {censored} Browser, this could be classified as an alpha and not a beta version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2OSx Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 any one can scroll up problem? I can scroll down only with my laptop's touch pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollcage Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Piece of {censored} Browser, this could be classified as an alpha and not a beta version. Unless your computer turns into Steve Ballmer and starts yelling "Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers, etc!" after installing, I assure you that it has left alpha state. At least I haven't had any problems with it so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprjacob Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oh, and a recently closed tabs menu thing like in Firefox would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Piece of {censored} Browser, this could be classified as an alpha and not a beta version. Don't worry, it can only get better Besides, from the screenshots I've seen so far it actually looks quite good for the first public beta but I have yet to try it for myself. I'll expect more things to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdb424 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 If google made a browser, I'd try it. If they made a Linux distro, I'd be all over it! Browser looks pretty cool, but doesn't have me switching from good old firefox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basti756 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I know it's a beta version, but I don't think they're gonna change the UI that much. Another point is this most-used-websites-preview-page... it's available wherever you use the browser... wondering if this works with saved passwords too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Yeah, except Chrome indexes all your info, like your bank online. I hate Google, Google does some shady {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 hush, google is right and everything they do is best for us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxintosh Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Windows only of course. Anything to get the morons to stop using IE is a welcomed site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outaru Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 is google the new microsoft? Chrome is the new IE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konami® Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Maybe by the time they release the Mac version it will be more polished than now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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