Who have been using Google Chrome?

Malaysia
September 14, 2010 8:07pm CST
I have read many stuff about google chrome. It is said to be very fast and less memory hogging. I know most of us use firefox. It is a very versatile browser with lots of plugins. However, it will consumes lots of memory ( easily 100+ MB). My question here is to those who use Google Chrome. And who had use Firefox. Is Chrome is noticeable speedier than Firefox? I have seen many data that Chrome is gaining ground in terms of users who opt for it. Plus it light on memory hogging makes it first gaining mileage in the number of users. Of course, the drawback is there is practically no plug in avail in Chrome.
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• United States
15 Sep 10
In comparison to Firefox, Chrome is noticeably faster, yes. This is mainly because it has a lighter framework and also because each tab in Chrome runs as it's own process (this is also handy in terms of "crashing" in which the crash of one tab won't close the entire browser). Chrome is a perfectly acceptable browser if you don't require many add-ons and can work with a bare bones style. That being said, I prefer Opera to either Chrome or Firefox as it has its own swath of delightful add-ons and is widely considered to be the fastest of the browsers. It's also the most aesthetically pleasing in my opinion. Definitely give it a try at http://www.opera.com/browser/ if you haven't already.
• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
Hmmm, you are the second person in favor of Opera. I must really take a look at it. Seem like Opera have a strong following here. Opera, the fastest browser out there? I thought Chrome is the fastest, with its light memory usage and foothole!
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• United States
15 Sep 10
The speed of Opera and Chrome is comparable, but Chrome does come with a "turbo" feature (http://www.opera.com/browser/turbo/) that reduces the loading time of pages (especially on slower connections). As for memory usuage, that really depends on what you're doing and in Chrome's case how many tabs you have open (because each is its own process with its own memory usuage). Both Chrome and Opera are significantly lighter than either Firefox or Internet Explorer. Overall, I would expect a positive experience with either, Opera is simply the more feature rich of the two.
• Malaysia
16 Sep 10
So are you saying that by using the turbo mode, it will make Opera faster than Chrome? Look like you prefer Opera over Chrome. I am downloading Opera now. Hope it works as good as you said. Any further tips you have in store for me in using Opera?
@Ramaditya (1227)
• Indonesia
15 Sep 10
I normally only use Chrome to read news or do simple browsing. For other tasks I use Firefox, currently the version 4 beta. I think the ideal condition for me is to have two browser, for simple and heavy tasks. My best duet is Chrome + Firefox or Chrome + Opera.
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• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
Aha, another Opera user here. Opera vote must be going up!
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• Pakistan
15 Sep 10
I think Firefox is best in all, opera is good but not then opera ;)
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• United States
15 Sep 10
I use Chrome, but like Firefox and Explorer, it doesn't work sometimes. I think it is because of my crummy internet connection. I can't wait until I have FIOS!
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• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
Well, it seems that the problem won't have anything to do with whatever browser you are using. Yes, internet connection, when they are unstable, can cause great trouble when surfing. Not to mention they are real annoying problem that deter one to experience a pleasant feeling while surfing. Maybe upgrading to a higher speed connection will do the trick and turn the bad experience to a nice one.
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@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
15 Sep 10
What are Plug-ins? I wonder if this isn't my problem with my PC starting up so slow. I turn it on and it literally takes about 5-7 minutes to boot up to where I can open my browser, which is Firefox.
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@fwidman (11514)
• United States
15 Sep 10
I have used both Chrome (using it now, in fact) and Firefox. It is quicker than Firefox, yes. Since I don't use plug ins it doesn't matter that much to me that there are none, or few of them to use. If plug ins are your thing then you should stick to Firefox. If you'd rather have less memory hogging and quicker speed then Chrome is the way to go To give you a good example of it: I use Firefox for an application on Facebook (Cafe World). To do what I need to do in the cafe takes me normally ten to fifteen minutes on Firefox. If I use Chrome for the same application then it takes me from 5 to 10 minutes to do it. Much faster
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• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
For your example, I must say that Chrome is really worth the switch. Imagine being able to save 10 minutes for Cafe World on Facebook. More time saved in loading means we would have more time to do what ever we want in surfing. By the way, Cafe World. Is it a game? Sound interesting.
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@HeavyGat (32)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
I was using firefox too but after I tried Chrome, I never used firefox again, it opens faster, easier to search for something (when family members are using it) and it feels lighter. =)
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• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
Finally, at least someone who prefer Chrome out of all the browsers available out there. Yup, Chrome is fast, but I am wondering whether it is the fastest?
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@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
20 Dec 10
I tried to because of the charity promotion but i couldn't even get it to donate I think its a big fake thing. Just to get because to try a really lousy browser. But i mean you can't just say your going to donate money to the charity of the users choice and not let them to do that. I tired it for 48 hours and now I'm back to fire fox. Never again!
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Sep 10
I started using Chrome because a site I was on, moezmoney, didn't work well with either Firefox or IE. I haven't had any problems with it, and it has solved one problem that I had with myLot. When I go to post a discussion or a response, and I get an error, with Chrome I can usually back arrow and recover my response. I can't do that in IE or Firefox. Firefox did have some great add ons though, AdBlock and NoScript...
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
16 Sep 10
I never could in either Firefox or IE. And only on myLot. I can back arrow and recover a response on Yuwie, for example. Thanks for the BR..
• Malaysia
16 Sep 10
Hmmm, that's funny. I can recover my response in mylot even with Firefox. But if Chrome works for you, then it is a good idea to stick to it. After all, it is free to test and use. Yes, I must agree certain sites don't work well with Firefox. When I face such problems, I usually use IE to open the site and the problem vanished into thin air.
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@champan (513)
• Argentina
15 Sep 10
Both Chrome and Firefox are my favorites ones. I think Chrome is a bit faster. And simpler. I stopped using Firefox, because on this computer it crushes a lot . Problem that I didnt have with Chrome. But I think whichever you choose of them is a good choice. But, Chrome worth a try.
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• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
I thought Firefox is supposed to be more stable than Chrome. And not the other way round. Maybe your Firefox installation is a bit corrupted. Try to reinstall the browser and yo might get different experience.
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@juryse (752)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
I'm using Chrome and I'm satisfied with it. I've used Firefox before so I can compare. I think Chrome is much faster.
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@RamRes (1723)
• Argentina
15 Sep 10
I've used Chrome in a few cibercafes that had it installed, of course I opt for it before IE. It's true that's a very fast browser, but I was having a lot of troubles with it. Many times it quits saying "a problem was encontered", and closes everything. To my opinion, it's just too buggy to use seriously. But an alternative if only have IE. Never tried Firefox, I've heard of it consuming a lot of memory, and also some memory leaks have been detected in it. I often use Opera. It's very fast too, and works well with most sites, no doubt the best browser. Plugins means nothing to a browser. They don't dictate is a program is good or bad, I found them more disturbing than useful, never seen one that does anything useful. And they may be a potential security problem too. Remember that there is an IE version that allows webpages to install a plugin without notifing the user, and other browsers might have similar problems.
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@nicregi (1934)
• Malaysia
15 Sep 10
Chrome is great. Seriously for speed. It is slightly faster than Firefox. However, it only downside is that it has no bookmark bar. Other than tht, everything is fast with Chrome!
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