Crazy Homeless Guy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 So, I have had Chrome on my system for several months, but have never done much more than look at it, and wonder about the basic navigation. Then, I noticed the bookmark function in my Google docs, an decided to explore this more, and how the sync with Chrome. So I launched Chrome, and started to use it. I must say, I am sorry I waited this long. At least this is my reaction after using it for a day. It is crazy fast compared to Firefox. It could be that I had Firefox bogged down with to many extensions, but I wouldn't bet on that. For example... the Ajax script on CGarchitect that launches the images in their overlay windows with shadowed background is super slow in Firefox. So slow that I typically launched images in another tab because it saved several seconds. Now,with Firefox, the Ajax script is almost instantaneous. I guess I just sold my soul one more step towards Google, but they still seem to be doing more along the lines of what I need than any of the other companies. EDIT... other than the fact that I just accidentally posted this message before I was ready. But I did do that several times with Firefox too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I use chrome at home because it is fast and clean, however it doesn't play nice with a couple of my web mail accounts. Like if I reply to an email, the original email gets deleted, and never gets downloaded into outlook. And the other thing that annoys me is that you have to download PDF's before you can read them. Other than that I do prefer using it too I never used firefox so I am only comparing to IE jhv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattclinch Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 And the other thing that annoys me is that you have to download PDF's before you can read them. jhv if you have a google account THIS EXTENSION is invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpcamp Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 The only complaint with the crome is the download area... can not open the file without save it is real bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Buchhofer Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 feels like I've been using it for ages, since the bookmark sync went live in the development trunks, I'm a big fan, there are a few sites that don't work correctly, but they are few and far between from what I've noticed Extension wise I'm pretty standard, reader/gmail notifiers covers it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I'm sure it's very nice. If you enjoy helping Google control the universe. If you don't enjoy helping Google take over the universe, try Safari. Chrome is just the Safari backend with a new UI and jscript interpreter and a much larger memory footprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinsley Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I'm sure it's very nice. If you enjoy helping Google control the universe. If you don't enjoy helping Google take over the universe, try Safari. Chrome is just the Safari backend with a new UI and jscript interpreter and a much larger memory footprint. Quoted for agreement... I love Safari, I have been using it a few months now and have been very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) I will try Safari, but I am liking the flexibility of Google services, not that I can't use them with Safari. I have bought into the Google universe for better or worse. The were the first with a doc system that played nicely with my email. Meaning I could start typing something at home, go to work, and continue typing it there without the need to email something to myself, or use a USB drive. Very convenient, for someone who needs more convenience in there life. I will be curious to see what Microsoft comes back with as they roll out there new version of Office, but I don't see myself paying for there product when all of the tools I need are in Google Docs. I have long been using FoxMarks to sync bookmarks between all of my computers, which is also very convenient. I can book mark something at home, and go to work and the bookmarks already on my computer so I can continue reading where I left off. Again, very convenient. I am actually considering leaving my iPhone behind when my contract is up and switching to a Android based phone to continue with trying to sync this area of my life, and make it easier to manage. EDIT: The spell checker built into Chrome is bad, and the undo's appear to be buggy also. And I just tried to save this modification, but it wanted me to vote now instead of save. Hoepfully that experience was just a fluck because of the way I am working right now. Edited March 10, 2010 by Crazy Homeless Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Also, the only thing I really really hate about Google is there logo and graphic design. Yes, the interface is clean for the most part, but the colors and logo are not very elegant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGrover Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 For what it's worth, I have an Android phone and the integration is phenominal. Contacts sync immediately, calendar syncs immediately, emails, map locations, bookmarks - all syncs instantly, with no pushing from the user, and all wirelessly. If you use Google's services a lot (Gmail etc), it's incredible. I also love Chrome. To be honest, if a company wants to take over the world by providing high quality products for free, they're welcome to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Eloy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you want to sync your iPhone with your Google account, try Nuevasync. It's free and syncs e-mail, calendar and contacts seemlessly. I've been using eversince I got my iPod Touch and it's really great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you want to sync your iPhone with your Google account, try Nuevasync. It's free and syncs e-mail, calendar and contacts seemlessly. I've been using eversince I got my iPod Touch and it's really great! Thanks. I currently don't use my iPhone calendar a lot because it does not sync with my Gmail calendar. Or at least I don't have it set up to. My contacts and Gmail do currently sync perfectly. Maybe this is limited to the iPhone and not the iTouch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I did... something... and now my Google stuff, Mac stuff, MobileMe stuff and iPhone stuff sync automagically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Eloy Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 My contacts and Gmail do currently sync perfectly. Maybe this is limited to the iPhone and not the iTouch? As far as I know, it works with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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