Google Chrome - IE killer?
It’s no secret that over 75% of the market still uses Internet Explorer. They (as in the online media) say that Google Chrome has been labeled as an IE killer. Question is, does Google have the credibility to convince the average user to switch from IE and try Chrome? Aside from people like us (who are willing to download anything the all-mighty-Google releases) the average user may not be as daring and willing to adjust. Humans are a creature of habit. I must say, Chrome is pretty quick. Aside from faster page loads, I even notice my vertical scroll bar having greater sensitivity. Go Google!
Pros:
- Faster Page Load
- Simplified tool bar
- Sleek User Interface
- “Favorites” dashboard shortcut
- Open source
Cons:
- plugins? (I suppose this is a temporary con since Chrome is an open source browser)
- Supposedly Chrome takes up more memory upfront
- with every new application, there is going to be bugs
- Sort of creepy that not only will Google be tracking our search behavior but they also our browser behavior
- Not available for Macs or Linx (sorry Mac heads!)
Well I’m always an advocate of new tools and applications so it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m typing this entry in Chrome.
*Warning* I do not advise anyone who is not willing to deal with “tech glitches” to download Chrome. Chrome is still in beta phase (testing).
Although Chrome has it’s charm, I do love my plugins in Firefox. Until developers build as useful plugins for Chrome, I’ll probabaly be switching between the two.
September 3rd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
i love all the google apps and programs. i’m also a mac head. in due time, i’m sure it’ll be compatible with macs…iphone and google…next up macs and google chrome.