Sep

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Google Chrome – Initial Review and Comments

Filed Under Browsers, Google Chrome | 5 Comments

So, I managed to snag Google Chrome 8 minutes before noon PDT (the official release time). The link was live, and I downloaded it in a flash. Currently, people are reporting that the server is under extreme load and they are not able to download it.

Initial thoughts:

- The installation imported my bookmarks automatically without my permission. It only notified me. I’m disappointed with that. If it was a confirmation, it didn’t follow the usability standards.

- The browser opened up quick, unlike most others which take time.

- The rendering of pages was quick, but the fonts on many pages were not smooth – they had jagged edges and were a strain to read. I checked sites like cnn.com, cnbc.com and even Google’s search engine. I’m using Windows XP SP3, on a Dell Latitude D820 with a resolution of 1280×800

- It was a bit difficult to find the task manager built-in to the browser.

- The Acid 2 test passed. The Acid 3 test failed, with a score of 61/100.
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