GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 8, 2010 9:50am
Anyone use this? Currently using Firefox..heard Chrome was faster. What's the advantages of this browser over Firefox or IE?
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MontyBrunswick
Jan 8, 2010 9:52am
Chrome is faster...but also less compatible. And it doesn't have AdBlockPlus, which is an absolute buzzkill for me.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 8, 2010 9:56am
I've been using Chrome almost exclusively for the past month or so. I tried it once a while ago and didn't like it but decided to give it another shot.
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Jan 8, 2010 9:59am
Starting to gradually use Chrome more than Firefox. Lots of other folks who are much more savy tech people than I are also doing the same.
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Jan 8, 2010 10:05am
I switched to Chrome about 5-6 months ago on my laptop and desktop, I love it. I run Opera on my netbook because it just seems to work the best on it (I've tried IE, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera on the netbook).
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 8, 2010 10:13am
Ok..but what makes Chrome so much better than Firefox?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 8, 2010 10:17am
Speed.GoChiefs wrote: Ok..but what makes Chrome so much better than Firefox?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jan 8, 2010 10:18am
Yeah, I dunno if it's actually faster but it feels less clunky. It is somewhat of a memory hog but it gets the job done.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 8, 2010 10:19am
Don't get me wrong, I love the extensibility of Firefox. It's just absurd how much faster Chrome runs on my work machine.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 8, 2010 10:22am
Firefox runs pretty fast on mine. Don't really have a speed issue. Are the downloads any quicker with Chrome? Or does your browser not make a difference when it comes to that?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jan 8, 2010 10:24am
I would say, download Chrome and try. Kinda tough to quantify, but I think it's faster for downloads. I use it at home and work now after switching from Firefox and love it.
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Jan 8, 2010 10:32am
Chrome FTW
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 8, 2010 10:33am
I am gonna download it when I get home..I was just wanting to get some input on it before hand. Just seeing if anybody has had any issues with it before I do.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jan 8, 2010 10:35am
The biggest issue is site compatibility - some sites won't display properly. Overall though no big problems.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jan 8, 2010 10:53am
I have very few problems with this.gorocks99 wrote: The biggest issue is site compatibility - some sites won't display properly. Overall though no big problems.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Jan 8, 2010 10:55am
Right, there aren't a ton of issues. Just occasionally you'll run into things that require Firefox or IE (I know ESPN360 used to be like this)
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Jan 8, 2010 11:01am
Safari is my browser of choice. I've heard good things about chrome, but I fear change and don't want to make the next step. My work PC has IE 6, I'd relish any change they made there.
bcubed
Posts: 410
Jan 8, 2010 1:07pm
I just started trying Chrome this week after reading a TIME magazine article about it. The article says it is faster and safer. I do have to agree it is faster most of the time and as of yet I have not had any unwanted pop-ups or malware. I do like the easy of use and less clutter!
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 8, 2010 1:29pm
Chrome isn't safer and it's privacy policy is less than impressive.
It's fast but doesn't have the features I need in a browser.
It's fast but doesn't have the features I need in a browser.
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MontyBrunswick
Jan 9, 2010 3:47pm
It looks like the newest Chrome has extensions. I'm running it right now on my netbook and its running fairly slow.
Firefox seems to run better. I know for a fact Chrome is quicker on my desktop.
Firefox seems to run better. I know for a fact Chrome is quicker on my desktop.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Jan 9, 2010 4:11pm
IE for life!
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 9, 2010 5:14pm
Chrome can have a chance as my browser when it grows up a bit.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 10, 2010 1:02am
I like Chrome, but I keep going back to Safari...
CinciX12
Posts: 2,874
Jan 10, 2010 1:14am
I have both IE and Chrome on my laptop.
I have been using IE lately but Chrome is definitely a good browser.
I have been using IE lately but Chrome is definitely a good browser.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 10, 2010 1:26am
Is there a reason that you use IE?CinciX12 wrote: I have both IE and Chrome on my laptop.
I have been using IE lately but Chrome is definitely a good browser.