Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome?

DaveI · 02-09-2008, 21:37

A new browser was released this week, Google released Chrome and so far it seems quite good!

Google Chrome - Download a new browser

Anyone else trying it?

pittVRS · 02-09-2008, 21:51

I been trying to find a link all day, DLing now thanks!

cjb · 02-09-2008, 22:28

I'm using it now. It seems very quick...

TeflonTom · 02-09-2008, 22:35

where's the mac version??

*tim* · 02-09-2008, 22:40

I thought it was gonna use the Gecko engine, but its seems it uses Webkit - never really tried that before apart from briefly in Safari, but if its anything like KHTML code it should be pretty fast.

Will give it a play later

DaveI · 02-09-2008, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

where's the mac version??

I'm sure they will get around to the minority Operating Systems in the future some time

gadgetman · 02-09-2008, 22:50

Meh.

Google=Skynet.

I'll stick with FF, and prevent judgement day thanks

pittVRS · 02-09-2008, 22:51

I used it for a bit, impressed with the size of the browsing window, but not liking the bookmarks bar. It takes too long to get into your imported bookmarks.

And I think it's slower than FF.

anonymouse · 02-09-2008, 23:11

Underwhelmed

KTP · 02-09-2008, 23:13

i'm finding the latest version of firefox a little slow, may give chrome a chance but i'm guessing its not any better going the reviews so far.

Loz · 02-09-2008, 23:16

Why is it NOT chrome?? Disappointed much!

TeflonTom · 02-09-2008, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveI

I'm sure they will get around to the minority Operating Systems in the future some time

yeah, just after they've blocked up all the hacker and virus loopholes in the pc version

Adamhodg · 02-09-2008, 23:54

Have been trying this for the past hour or so.
Ive only ever had IE before.
Chrome is a hell of a lot faster, but i dont like the the bookmarks bar tbh.

RobClubley · 02-09-2008, 23:56

I don't think I want to give up my Firefox Addins

Wardy · 03-09-2008, 01:29

Some good ideas in there, and I welcome the fresh approach; having something new in the marketplace will make the other players think, and should make them up their game.

I like the 'Most Visited' feature the best probably, and the whole experience does seem to run along very nicely. Swift, seamless changes while navigating and speed seems good.

Will it tempt me from FFX3 and all my add-ons? No, not at the moment. But for a first stage beta I'm impressed.

Steve

Aspman · 03-09-2008, 09:15

I'm waiting for some independent review.

Google is always a bit keen on capturing data.

foureyes · 03-09-2008, 09:41

I'm having a play with it at the mo!

Oh... it's underlined 'mo' as I'm typing! Built in spell checker?

Anyway - the scroll part of my laptop pad lets me scroll down but not back up in it! Same with the the mini direction button too... Hmm...

cheezemonkhai · 03-09-2008, 09:45

All your base are belong to Google......

No thanks, I trust the big G no more than I trust the big M.

***Neo_VR*** · 03-09-2008, 09:55

Im testing it.. seems OK.
I like the most visited page.. its a nice way to organise stuff im likely going to look at..

Also side by side comparison, it uses about half as much memory as FF does and loads each tab in a separate process, which should theoretically improve performance and not crash the whole app if one of the pages becomes unresponsive.

apinner · 03-09-2008, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Meh.

Google=Skynet.

I'll stick with FF, and prevent judgement day thanks

Very true! Their actualy business name is; Cyberdyne Systems Inc. Trading as Google

Babs · 03-09-2008, 10:21

I'm using Chrome now.... seems to be a lot faster than FF, but I miss my delicious bookmarks

smstext · 03-09-2008, 11:52

apple where trying to get me to install safari, but the thing is im happy with firefox, i use to prefer mozilla netscape one years ago, only using internet explorer for the few pages it didnt understand.

DaveI · 03-09-2008, 12:27

I like the start page with your most recent activity on (don't worry there is an incognito tab for browsing left handed sites) at the minute I can't seem to find a home button that every other browser in the world has.

It seems faster to me than FF3, definately when starting the program and marginally when displaying pages.

EDIT: Found how to add the Home button

ANOTHER EDIT: There's no plug in available to view the website for our vehicle tracking service

AND ANOTHER EDIT: Logmein doesn't work either!

***ncarring*** · 03-09-2008, 12:42

I'm using Opera currently. I got sick of FF being such a resource hog, and with FF3 it became totally unuseable on my lower spec machines. I miss one or two addins like delicious, but don't miss the slowness and constant disk churn.

May look at Chrome sometime, not going to rush in if it's currently a beta, which I assume is the case? (mind you most browsers seem to be beta, most of the time...)

Wardy · 03-09-2008, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveI

IANOTHER EDIT: There's no plug in available to view the website for our vehicle tracking service

AND ANOTHER EDIT: Logmein doesn't work either!

I'd report the issues to them Dave. Hit the icon to the right of the address bar, and it's the last option.

It is a beta version after all

Steve

02-09-2008, 21:37	#1
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? A new browser was released this week, Google released Chrome and so far it seems quite good! Google Chrome - Download a new browser Anyone else trying it? __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

02-09-2008, 21:51	#2
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,268 Members Car: MX-5 Thanks: 148 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I been trying to find a link all day, DLing now thanks! __________________

02-09-2008, 22:28	#3
cjb Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Walsall Posts: 1,774 Members Car: Leon TDI DSG or Lupo 16v Sport Thanks: 110 Thanked 114 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I'm using it now. It seems very quick... __________________ -- Chris ---------------------------------------------------- The Devil may care, but I don't mind.

02-09-2008, 22:35	#4
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? where's the mac version??

02-09-2008, 22:40	#5
tim Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Suffolk Posts: 905 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 30 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I thought it was gonna use the Gecko engine, but its seems it uses Webkit - never really tried that before apart from briefly in Safari, but if its anything like KHTML code it should be pretty fast. Will give it a play later

02-09-2008, 22:50	#7
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,414 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 120 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? Meh. Google=Skynet. I'll stick with FF, and prevent judgement day thanks __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

02-09-2008, 22:51	#8
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,268 Members Car: MX-5 Thanks: 148 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I used it for a bit, impressed with the size of the browsing window, but not liking the bookmarks bar. It takes too long to get into your imported bookmarks. And I think it's slower than FF. __________________

02-09-2008, 23:11	#9
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,450 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 152 Thanked 258 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? Underwhelmed __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

02-09-2008, 23:13	#10
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,490 Members Car: Thanks: 27 Thanked 55 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? i'm finding the latest version of firefox a little slow, may give chrome a chance but i'm guessing its not any better going the reviews so far. __________________

02-09-2008, 23:16	#11
Loz Bad Loz!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here..................... sometimes there........ Posts: 7,063 Members Car: LTD Edition Fabia VRS Thanks: 41 Thanked 221 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? Why is it NOT chrome?? Disappointed much! __________________ Lorraine- AKA Loz, Lozkins, Lozza, Lozzy, Lozlet, Lozzette, Lozzle, Lozley, Lozraine, Lozalot, Lozatron, Lozatronic, Lozatroonathoone, Lozlatina, Loztalot, Lozingtonrain, Lozinator, Lozenge, Lozenger, Lozmanaught, Lozzy Loo, Lozzybear, Lozzy-wozzy-dooh-dah-day, () CouLoz of the rainbow, Lozano, Lozvaldo, Lorraineo, Lorrainickle, Lorrainus, Lez, Lezkins, Randomer & Mizz LB Can't change the way I am, sexy, naughty, bitchy!

02-09-2008, 23:54	#13
Adamhodg Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 68 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? Have been trying this for the past hour or so. Ive only ever had IE before. Chrome is a hell of a lot faster, but i dont like the the bookmarks bar tbh.

02-09-2008, 23:56	#14
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,047 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I don't think I want to give up my Firefox Addins __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

03-09-2008, 01:29	#15
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? Some good ideas in there, and I welcome the fresh approach; having something new in the marketplace will make the other players think, and should make them up their game. I like the 'Most Visited' feature the best probably, and the whole experience does seem to run along very nicely. Swift, seamless changes while navigating and speed seems good. Will it tempt me from FFX3 and all my add-ons? No, not at the moment. But for a first stage beta I'm impressed. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

03-09-2008, 09:15	#16
Aspman Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,060 Members Car: Octavia VRS TFSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I'm waiting for some independent review. Google is always a bit keen on capturing data. __________________ The TazZone Forums

03-09-2008, 09:41	#17
foureyes Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 297 Members Car: Fabia vRS, Black & STD Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I'm having a play with it at the mo! Oh... it's underlined 'mo' as I'm typing! Built in spell checker? Anyway - the scroll part of my laptop pad lets me scroll down but not back up in it! Same with the the mini direction button too... Hmm... __________________ They call me; Luke, Lukey or even Lukeyman! Last car: Fabia vRS - Black Magic - Sniff... New car: '82 Mk1 Fiesta - all 957 throbbing cc's of it!

03-09-2008, 09:45	#18
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,665 Members Car: Thanks: 123 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? All your base are belong to Google...... No thanks, I trust the big G no more than I trust the big M. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

03-09-2008, 09:55	#19
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? Im testing it.. seems OK. I like the most visited page.. its a nice way to organise stuff im likely going to look at.. Also side by side comparison, it uses about half as much memory as FF does and loads each tab in a separate process, which should theoretically improve performance and not crash the whole app if one of the pages becomes unresponsive. __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

03-09-2008, 10:21	#21
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 4,153 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 216 Thanked 139 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I'm using Chrome now.... seems to be a lot faster than FF, but I miss my delicious bookmarks __________________ - Andrew Octavia vRS For Sale / Bosch Rotary Polisher For Sale

03-09-2008, 11:52	#22
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 9,721 Members Car: Octavia Mk2 FSI Sport Thanks: 11 Thanked 307 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? apple where trying to get me to install safari, but the thing is im happy with firefox, i use to prefer mozilla netscape one years ago, only using internet explorer for the few pages it didnt understand. __________________ Oxon Meet Feeler 2009 please add your input, click here

03-09-2008, 12:27	#23
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I like the start page with your most recent activity on (don't worry there is an incognito tab for browsing left handed sites) at the minute I can't seem to find a home button that every other browser in the world has. It seems faster to me than FF3, definately when starting the program and marginally when displaying pages. EDIT: Found how to add the Home button ANOTHER EDIT: There's no plug in available to view the website for our vehicle tracking service AND ANOTHER EDIT: Logmein doesn't work either! __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm! Last edited by DaveI; 03-09-2008 at 12:39.

03-09-2008, 12:42	#24
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome? I'm using Opera currently. I got sick of FF being such a resource hog, and with FF3 it became totally unuseable on my lower spec machines. I miss one or two addins like delicious, but don't miss the slowness and constant disk churn. May look at Chrome sometime, not going to rush in if it's currently a beta, which I assume is the case? (mind you most browsers seem to be beta, most of the time...) __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode