Product Review: Google Chrome
Currently available for Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista users, Google had finally unleashed its newest and freshest browser yet. Google Chrome, as it is called, is out to convert every Internet Explorer fanatic into a Chrome user. This new browser’s fresh interface may give IE a run for its money.
Here are the things that make Google Chrome different:
1. The tabs are on top of the browser, right above the address bar and not below it like in most browsers.
2. No annoying tool bars on the Chrome layout – just a space for all your bookmarks.
3. The address bar doubles as a search bar. That means less clutter on the browser’s interface.
4. Each tab uses a dedicated memory. As such, if one of your opened browser crashes, not all of them will close.
5. Clean, simple, and classic overall browser design.
While these good points are enticing enough to make that switch, Chrome faces its own set of drawbacks on its beta release. Chrome tries its best to be better than IE and Google’s long-time browser partner, Firefox. It integrates all the basic user controls needed in a browser, such as homepage configuration, network settings, and advanced user setup. However, users and web developers should be informed that Chrome still has limitations and weaknesses in its programming, which Google needs to address.
For one thing, it is not yet possible to email an entire webpage using the browser. Organizing one’s bookmarks could be a headache too. More so, there are known vulnerabilities and security loopholes in the browser, especially when it comes to malicious attacks. But don’t worry. The fixes are in the works. For now, users are simply advised to surf wisely and safely. Google Chrome is now ready for download for everybody who wants to do a test run.
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