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It lacks some of the fine-tuning customizations in Firefox, but overall, users browsing with Chrome will find it a pleasant, fast, and standards-compliant experience. </p><p> <b>Review:</b><br/> Now into its second year, Google Chrome has begun to mature from a lightweight and fast browsing alternative into an innovative browser on the precipice of a potential browsing revolution with the pending ChromeOS. The browser that people can use today, Chrome 8, offers highly competitive features including synchronization, autofill, and maintains Google's reputation for building one of the fastest browsers available. </p><p> Chrome 8 represents a major milestone point for the browser, but those who are familiar with seeing dramatic changes in major-point updates will be disappointed. New features include the sandboxing of Chrome's PDF reader, which means that if the PDF you're viewing crashes, it won't take down the entire browser. Experimental options, such as side tabs, remoting, disabling outdated plug-ins, and a "tab overview" mode for Macs, have been given a slight refresh by changing the name of <i>about:labs</i> to <i>about:flags</i>. </p><p> Please note that there are at least four versions of Chrome available at the moment, and this review only addresses the "stable" branch, intended for general use. Chrome beta, dev, and Canary are respectively progressively less stable versions of the browser, and aimed at developers. </p><p> <b>Installation</b> <br/> Chrome's installation process is simple and straightforward. If you download from Google's Web site, it will ask you if you'd like to anonymously submit usage statistics to the company. This can be toggled even after the browser's installed by going to the "Wrench" preferences menu, choosing Options, then Under the Hood, and unchecking Help Make Chrome Better. Depending on your processor, the installation process should take less than 2 minutes. </p><p> <b>Interface</b> <br/> Google's Chrome interface has changed remarkably little since its surprise debut in September 2008. Tabs are still on top, the location bar--which Google likes to call the "Omnibar"--dominates the minimalist design, and the browser has few visible control buttons besides Back, Forward, and a combined Stop/Reload button. Although some may not like the tabs on top, we find it to be aesthetically preferable because it leaves more room below for the Web site we're looking at. </p><p> One change has been to remove the secondary Page options button, and combine it with the preferences Wrench to create space for extension icons to the right of the location bar. As it currently looks, it could be better organized. Some controls, such as page zoom, are readily available. 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Versions 6 and 7 of Chrome don't support sidebars, either, although other Chromium-based browsers (such as <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Flock/3000-2356_4-75210908.html">Flock 3</a>) do offer the feature. </p><p> Even with its limitations, the interface design has remained a contemporary exemplar of how to minimize the browser's screen footprint while remaining easy to use and versatile. </p><p> <b>Features and support</b> <br/> Chrome 8's features are accessible from the Preferences menu, and the browser offers a complete range of modern browsing conveniences. The basics are well-represented, including tabbed browsing, new window creation, and a private browsing mode that Google calls "Incognito," which disables cookies tracking, history recording, extension support, and other browsing breadcrumbs. </p><p> Chrome is based on WebKit, the same open-source engine that powers Apple Safari, Google's Android mobile platform, and several other desktop and mobile Web-browsing tools. Chrome runs on a different JavaScript engine than its WebKit cousins, and there are other changes, as well. </p><p> Chrome's tabs remain one of the best things about the browser. The tabs are detachable: "tabs" and "windows" are interchangeable here. Detached tabs can be dragged and dropped into the browser, and tabs can be rearranged at any time by clicking, holding, dragging, and releasing. Not only can tabs be isolated, but each tab actually exists in its own task process. This means that when one site crashes, the other tabs do not. Though memory leaks are a major concern in Chrome when you have dozens of tabs open, sluggish behavior and other impediments weren't noticeable until after there were more than 30 tabs open. That's not an immutable number, though, and a computer's hardware will alter browser performance. </p><p> Some of the basics in Chrome are handled extremely intuitively. In-page searching works smoothly. Using the Ctrl-F hot key or the menu option, searching for a word or phrase will open a text entry box on the top right of the browser. It searches as you type, indicating the number of positives results and highlighting them on the page. </p><p> Account syncing is another area where Chrome excels. Using your Gmail account, Chrome will sync your themes, preferences, autofill entries, extensions, and bookmarks. You can toggle each of those categories, too. It does not yet offer password syncing, although the password manager offers a smart show password option that keeps it visually separate from the site that it's associated to. </p><p> Chrome also contains a lot of privacy-tweaking settings. In the Options menu, go to the Under the Hood tab. From here, you can toggle and customize most of the browser's privacy and security settings. Cookies, image management, JavaScript, plug-ins, pop-ups, location information, and notifications can be adjusted from the Content Settings button. This includes toggling specific plug-ins, such as the built-in Adobe Flash plug-in or the Chrome PDF reader (which is deactivated by default.) </p><p> Like Firefox, Chrome gives broad control over search engines and setting search customizations. Though this doesn't sound like much, not all browsers allow you to set keyword shortcuts for searching, and some even restrict which search engine you can set as your default. Chrome comes with three defaults to choose from: Google, Bing, and Yahoo. </p><p> The Chrome extension manager, bookmark manager, and download manager all open in new tabs. They allow you to search their contents and throw in some basic management options like deletion, but in general none feels as robust as their counterparts in competing browsers. For example, URLs in the bookmark manager are only revealed when you mouse over a bookmark, and you must click on one to get the URL to permanently appear. That's an extra click that other browsers don't require. </p><p> Two other low-profile but well-executed features in Chrome include auto-updating and translation. Chrome automatically updates when a new version comes out. This makes it harder to revert back to an older version, but it's highly unlikely that you'll want to downgrade this build of Chrome since this is the stable build and not the beta or developer's version. The second feature, automatic translation of Web pages, is available to other browsers as a Google add-on, but because it comes from Google, it's baked directly into Chrome. </p><p> Chrome is also a leader in HTML5 implementation, which is uneven because of the continuing development of HMTL5 standards. This will become more important in the coming months and years, but for right now it doesn't massively affect interaction with Web sites. </p><p> In the realm of security, besides allowing you to disable JavaScript, Chrome will autoblock Web sites that are known as unsafe or for promulgating phishing attacks and malware threats. This depends on Google's ability to flag Web sites as risky, though, and so it's recommended to use a network like the <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Web-of-Trust-for-Google-Chrome/3000-2378_4-10971609.html">Web of Trust extension</a> or a separate security program to block threats. </p><p> <b>Performance</b> <br/> Based on the open-source WebKit engine and Google's V8 JavaScript engine, Google Chrome debuted to much fanfare because of its rocketing rendering speeds. Two years down the line, that hasn't changed, and the stable version of Chrome remains one of the fastest stable browsers available. The less stable versions, with their more-recent improvements and bug fixes, are even faster. </p><p> Google claims that Chrome 6's JavaScript rendering is 10 times faster than when Chrome was first released in 2008. Historically, Chrome has been one of the fastest browsers available across multiple benchmarks, and that's not expected to change in version 8. 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<span class="choice">5 stars</span> <div class="barWrap toolTipElement" title="25 for a 5 star rating"> <div class="bar"> <a style="width: 40.32258064516129px;" class="votesWrap"> <span class="votes"></span> </a> <span class="percent">25</span> </div> </div> </li> <li> <span class="choice">4 stars</span> <div class="barWrap toolTipElement" title="17 for a 4 star rating"> <div class="bar"> <a style="width: 27.419354838709676px;" class="votesWrap"> <span class="votes"></span> </a> <span class="percent">17</span> </div> </div> </li> <li> <span class="choice">3 stars</span> <div class="barWrap toolTipElement" title="8 for a 3 star rating"> <div class="bar"> <a style="width: 12.903225806451612px;" class="votesWrap"> <span class="votes"></span> </a> <span class="percent">8</span> </div> </div> </li> <li> <span class="choice">2 stars</span> <div class="barWrap toolTipElement" title="6 for a 2 star rating"> <div class="bar"> <a style="width: 9.67741935483871px;" class="votesWrap"> <span 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Speed difference between this and FF 4 beta 7 is imperceptible. Clean and uncluttered interface. Smooth and easy installation.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> I came across a couple of sites where the links did not work. FF 4 beta 7 had a problem with the same sites although they worked in IE 8 and FF 3.6</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> While I liked Chrome, I could not find anything good enough to entice me to change from Firefox. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10618123&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (5) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10618123&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (0) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10618123" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10619411"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm3"><span>3 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>4</b> out of <b>4</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"Still Easy To Use"</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/flex2k10">flex2k10</a> on December 15, 2010 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> The fact it remains very fast and simplistic will delight any simple surfer. With it's friendly UI is a plus.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> Those who are at least a bit more tech savvy might find it boring out of the box. I have found a few websites slow at loading. Extensions slow this browser down considerably.</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> Only 3 stars from me because it lacks features that otherwise prevent me from making it my default. I'm looking forward to the next release of Chrome. Though I love the speed and a couple of extensions that worked well, I'm sticking with Opera. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10619411&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (4) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10619411&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (0) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10619411" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10621397"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm4"><span>4 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>3</b> out of <b>3</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"Nice, fast browser but cumbersome in its features."</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/bmorris911">bmorris911</a> on December 22, 2010 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> I like the information on blank browser tabs. Loads pages very fast and has a very sleek look to it.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> Difficult to manuever menu items. Still cant figure out how to set homepages if it is possible. Cannot figure out how to re-synchronize my favorites. These should be obvious but are not.</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> Overall it is a great browser that cures the hunger for speed and the taste forsomething new, however, it still lacks the intuitive menus and options of a more mature application. I will continue to use it and explore the features, but not as my primary browser. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10621397&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (3) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10621397&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (0) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10621397" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10616104"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm4"><span>4 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>8</b> out of <b>11</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"Best browser so far with my valid Windows XP Pro OS."</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/turtlegill">turtlegill</a> on December 3, 2010 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> Faster, simpler, CLEANER than IE 8.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> So far there is no cash spitting out of my PC. Kidding. So far, no cons. I know everyone wants their personal, perfect browser but it's about accessibility, and one gets used to the new looks on the monitor.</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> I have been using XP for ~7 years and things have been slowing down lately. I diligently clean/defrag the system and keep the memory high and the volume low, such as getting rid of unnecessary bloatware. But when browsing problems were occurring this year - especially after I got a new MP3 player last Christmas hahaha - I tried Mozilla Firefox for 24 hours and wasn't impressed, so I upgraded to IE 8 which looked cool but my facebook wall was still scrambling and other sites like forums and blogs were constantly displaying !Errors and I got tired of refreshing the pages because it took that extra time... I contacted Microsoft about that and naturally I was advised to upgrade to Vista, and then 7, perhaps investing in new devices, etc. But I love XP Pro still, so why not try Google Chrome after reading all the good reviews? I mean, it's a browser, not an XP - or any other OS - component. Upon quickly downloading it and familiarizing myself with it I am so enjoying quick access to unscrambled walls and !Error free pages and much faster downloading of software and MP3 files! Anyone can get used to the tools options that aren't as extravagantly displayed in IE 8 (which was more like a program than an application. And no, I have not removed IE 8 because so far there have been no contradictions in the system). <br/>So far everything has been faster. No more going to brush my teeth while waiting for a page to load! </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10616104&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (8) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10616104&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (3) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10616104" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10627109"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm2"><span>2 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>1</b> out of <b>1</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"It's not compatiable with MSN games and DUELL."</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/insatiable60">insatiable60</a> on January 8, 2011 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> This browser is pretty fast at going to other sites. And the look of it is nice.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> Being booted off pages.</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> While playng the games the games cut off <br/>I don't like being thrown off of my pages while I play games or browse Photobucket </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10627109&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (1) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10627109&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (0) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10627109" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10626594"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm3"><span>3 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>1</b> out of <b>1</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"fast, stable, but lacks toolbar and some basic features"</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/mathnucl">mathnucl</a> on January 7, 2011 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> fast, stable</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> no tool bar, no view option, options involving tabs insufficient</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> Overall I find it a good product. However, the missing too bar and some tab functionality does detract. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10626594&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (1) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10626594&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (0) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10626594" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10618290"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm4"><span>4 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>3</b> out of <b>4</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"Seems great to me!!"</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/adamsonm">adamsonm</a> on December 11, 2010 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> I much prefer Chrome to IE or other browsers-- I feel it is safer, faster, 'smarter'.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> Some online apps and plugins don't coordinate with Chrome. Then again, it could be my own "work in progress" on wrangling apps to work with Chrome - NetLibrary Download Manager. I have to switch over to Internet Explorer. Verizon apps, neither.</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> Overall, Chrome seems good to me!!<br/>It will be good when all apps and website allow complete interaction with Chrome. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10618290&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (3) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10618290&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (1) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10618290" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10616593"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm5"><span>5 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"><b>5</b> out of <b>7</b> people found this review helpful</p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"Chrome is fastest"</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/susanai">susanai</a> on December 5, 2010 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> Chrome has at last got extension, not enough but what can you do! I have had Chrome 9.0.587.0 for last week and it works beautifully. Puts FF to shame - am using FF beta4.</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> No cons for Chrome but cons for cnet. Why does cnet update me to 'old' updates? Love you cnet, but for goodness sake keep up-to-date with your updates.</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> USE Chrome - it really is the fastest, safest and best overall. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10616593&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (5) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10616593&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (2) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10616593" class="permalink toolTipElement" title="Permalink to this post::Click here to permalink to this comment">Permalink to this post</a> </div> <p class="replyUR"> <a class="reply">Reply to this review</a> </p> </li> <li messageid="10627697"> <p class="userRating"><span class="userRateSm5"><span>5 stars</span></span></p> <p class="userRate"></p> <p class="version">Version: Google Chrome 8.0.552.215</p> <p class="title">"My default browser"</p> <p class="author"> by <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/community/KosakiHook">KosakiHook</a> on January 10, 2011 </p>   <p><b>Pros:</b> Speed, clean look, Chrome Web Store, sync</p> <p><b>Cons:</b> Occasionally crashes</p> <p><b>Summary:</b> I really enjoy using Google Chrome 8 on all my computers. I started using the original Chrome a couple years back, but uninstalled it. Initially, I missed having the Google toolbar, google bookmarks. I also had some problems with crashes and instability. The newest version so far seems to be better. Now with the Chrome Web Store, I've added a Google Bookmark Extension, Amazon price tracker, IE-based tab, weather, mouse gestures and others. I don't miss the Google toolbar anymore that I had on my IE and FF browser. The stability seems to be better. It has a nice modern, clean look.<br/> <br/>I installed Chrome to all of my computers (7 yr old Compaq Presario, 3.5 yr old HP Pavillion, and 4 .5 yr old Macbook Pro). <br/><br/>I still have IE, FF, and Opera (on one of my computers). Now, I rarely use any of the others.<br/><br/>I worked on one of relatives Compaq desktop that had slowed to a crawl. I uninstalled a lot of the crapware, used CCleaner, defragged the HDD, and installed Chrome. Now for websurfing, it runs like a dream. </p> <p class="rateUR"><span class="isHelpful"><b>Was this review helpful?</b></span> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10627697&usrAction=1&rating=1&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsUp"> (0) </span> </a> <a class="submitHelpful" href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/8663-2356_4-0.html?messageID=10627697&usrAction=1&rating=0&publisherUrsRegId=" rel="nofollow"> <span class="thumbsDown"> (0) </span> </a> </p> <div class="postTools"> <a href="javascript:void(0)" class="report toolTipElement" title="Report this post::Click here to report this comment to an administrator">Report this post</a> <a class="email toolTipElement" title="Email this post::Click here to email this comment to a friend">Email this post</a> <a href="/web/20110111194619/http://download.cnet.com/Google-Chrome/9241-2356_4-11659672.html?messageID=10627697" class="permalink 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