Google released their very own open source browser today. I was eagerly waiting for it’s release like many others, because, we expect the best from Google.. right ? I kept reloading the browser tab on Chrome’s URL, but it gave 404, not found error all the time, and finally, google reader sent me the official release post. Or if you go to google.com, you will see an announcement there too.
Installation was pretty easy. Click “Download”, Agree to TOS, and then, wait for few moments to get it installed.
So, Google Chrome is ready on my Laptop. Let us test it now. First website ? Okay, we will try, gmail.com. Was it fast enough ? YES !! Google Chrome works little faster than firefox. But that was just my first impression ok ?
Google Chrome has a lot of new features to offer. Like, the way of tab design, ( you can drag your tab away and make it a new window itself ) etc. If you need a full list of new features, go here.
Oh, I forgot to test if Google Chrome can display Malayalam correctly. So, I went to mathrubhumi.com, and try to read Malayalam. Perfect, better than firefox ? can’t say that now, but fonts look better anyways. ( Firefox used to display Malayalam fonts larger than we expect them to be. )
Next, I went to Wordpress.com on Google Chrome, and what did I see ? Arvind’s post on the Homepage !! Now, that’s a good sign. Isn’t it ?
If you are so used to firefox, you will feel like “something is missing” hmm that’s what I felt anyway, because, there is lot of free space available all over. ( hmm what ?? ). I looked for an option to put some “addons” or “plugins”, but couldn’t find any there.
Now what ? hmm let us try importing everything from firefox, - history, bookmarks, etc etc … wait, etc etc can not be imported !! ok fine, leave them, what about history and bookmarks ? “Hey, close your firefox so that we can import it” Then I said, wait, we will do it later then. ( Is Google Chrome trying to really “close” firefox ??? hi hi, wait, just wait babeeee lets see what happens.
Trying to compose a mail from gmail, using Chrome, spell check works fine, ( good good ). Then I tried to move tabs here and there, I mean change the order of tabs, guys, that looks really cute. Shortcut keys work same as that of Firefox, I mean, ctrl + T, Ctrl + T etc. But when you login somewhere, “Remember Password” is option is available, but “Not Now” is missing ( understand ? ) Status bar popups up ( half the size ) only when something is actually happening , like loading, downloading , etc.
So, now I am going to save this as a draft here, and close firefox, and login from Chrome again, and this post will be the first blog post here, on my blog to be published from Google New Browser, Chrome.
My first impressions are that of a very minimalist GUI. I have created a Google Chrome Users Group in LinkedIn and would like people to join it and share their impressions.
@ Brian O’Flynn
Thanks for your comment… that was pretty fast
first impression.. but I was not so impressed with that LOL
Yes, Minimalist UI
Fast
Minimal
Works
Looking Good Google Baby
Java doesnt work. It means i have problems with my internet banking. It looks a bit slow now on my PC. Malayalam and hindi fonts are ok. But telugu doesnt seem to be working well. I still see garbage.
Anyway, hope google will fix all the issues soon. Another nail in the coffin of Internet Explorer
@ Alan
thanks for the feedback
@ Philip
I was able to login to my bank account and do some stuff … language things.. they will get it fixed, telugu right, and Google has an office in Hyd, so things will be much easier.
RIP IE
I was eagerly waiting for the release of ur impression of Google chrome!!!
n congrats to ARvind !!!
@ Rekha
Akkiyathanalle ?
i really wanted to know abt this when i read this in newspaper! just 15 mins b4..n when i saw ur post i was really happy!!
n abt chrome …The most visited the thing is really cool ..bt it will get me into trouble when my parents see ma most visited sites!! n a lot of empty space !
Simple look Rules!
Rekha now reporting from Google chrome!!
hihihi
@ Rekha
hmm cool
but, when I close multiple tabs, it’s not asking for confirmation
I actually came here hoping to find review of google browser Chrome. And have you checked out new search engine cuil, released by ex-google employee?
@ Poonam
hmm it is not a review yet, and I am not so good in reviewing browsers etc, just that I can compare it with few other browsers.
I dint like cuil
i am going to stick with firefox…have this fully personalized…did try opera for a while,but it lacked the personal touch….:) well this is a new one,so will w8 for a while
@ vishesh
good good, chrome is not yet a reason to leave firefox
so, wait until it gets addons and more features. However, you can import all your history, passwords, bookmarks etc from firefox and IE
it doesnt work for manoramaonline.com
even changed the utf settings
@ renil
manoramaonline.com sucks
forget it .. check for utf font sites like mathrubhumi.com
i downloaded it and first it was slow but now it works properly. i have all (popular) browsers posible on my PC. i love downloading software. crome adds to my collection. but still, Firefox remains my fav.
@ Hasit
so, how many browsers do you have ? why don’t you write a post on that
idea idea ..
There is a pblm for malayalam fonts when i tried Manorama online and also 4 the youtube videos.
Design and features are gud but sometimes it is taking much time to load site like bbc.com
@ Joe
hmm Manoramaonline.com never worked for me on firefox or IE, and I never bothered about it .. may be these guys left out support for accii ?
i think this will eat more into Firefox than IE. Anyway, I like it, and am considering giving up Firefox as soon as some kinks are worked out. Here’s my impression: http://blog.gadodia.net/google-chrome-vs-mozilla-firefox/
@ Vaibhav
Yea, if FF is not fighting back, Chrome will take over
Tried it not bad, but for the love of FF, I went back. Nice attempt at a browser though.
@ Chirag Chamoli
Thanks for your comment
Yes, I am still using firefox, but I am curious about what Google can do
wow.. thats a news to me ..
i will subscribe to google blog first
already started downloading the chrome..u know what i am really excited to use a new browser
thanks for linking my post dude..
thanks for sharing the news too
@ Arvind
Hi hi, glad to know that it was helpful
be sure to post your experience here or as a post on your blog 
Am just trying it ! Thanks for writing about it..
@ Kavi
Good Good
be sure to write about your experience 
cool…. I need to test it…
I liked your blog footer !!! its much better than the header.
@ Xylene
i just realised u had such a cool footer. thnkx xylene. i am not one hose technical guys. i cant write reviews on software. websites is yet ok.
Why manoramaonline is not working??
@ Hasit
thanks
I got it from another theme that I had tried 
@ Jamsheer
I wrote another post on this..
hope u got it …
Here is the help for working manoramaonline and deepika in chrome . Download the specified fonts into c:\windows\fonts
and restart your chrome.
http://www.justascrap.com/2008/09/08/making-malayalam-news-websites-work-in-google-chrome/
@ sstephen
thanks for sharing the link
it is a very poor software. i am hardly able to understand the fonts.
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But i miss my Favorite Google toolbar in Chrome.
@ Anish K.S
hopefully, we will get it with the next update
@ Dinu what a Quick response :),
I am Waiting for next update ………
I like Google Chrome, I am just waiting for the ability to add add-ons to it. I feel Chrome it is lacking a little bit in that area. I really like the fact that each tab is its own platform so you wont crash everything you are working on from the account of one site.
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i like chrome at the first site .
it is faster the firefox i think…..
simple look…
easy to use……….
good look 4 all the sites….