In case you’ve missed it, Google has just launched a new browser called Chrome. There is lots of commentary in the blogs, both pro and con. For example, Robert Scoble lists these pros:
1. Uses less memory. I still need to do some tests on a clean machine, but it looks like it uses dramatically less memory than Firefox or IE8 beta2.
2. Faster. Both on startup and scrolling around. On my tests with Google Reader it’s dramatically faster in places.
3. Simplistic UI. It’s uncluttered. Simple. No links to Google stuff. Great for beginners, but truth be told I love using it too.
4. Larger viewport. I can see more content. Fewer toolbars and taskbars.
And these cons:
Cons.
1. No Firefox extensions. I’ve been playing a lot lately with Greasemonkey and other extensions from Firefox.
2. Unclear compatibility. I’m seeing some reports over on FriendFeed that there’s some Web sites that don’t work with it.
Stephen Downes in the September 3, 2008 issue of OLDaily (Online Daily) covers Chrome from all angles. By the time you have gone through all his posts and comments, you will have a good idea of what is in it for you. (GW)
First Hour with Google’s New Browser | Scobleizer | Robert Scoble | 2 September 2008
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In terms of your #2 con… compatibility…
If I understand how it is built correctly on the Apple WebKit… then it probably is compatible with most every website. However, the way some hack web developers check for browser compatibility, the exclude browsers by essentially just providing an approved list.