v5point0
07-31-2010, 08:09 AM
Now I know there has been extensive reviews out there already about these two browsers - gotta love the browser wars huh :)
So I am just wondering what is your pick? Personally, I have been a long Firefox user, since 04 and though I played around with Safari and Opera, they were nothing more then "one surf stands". And though I have heard of Chrome long before and had to wait for a long time before it is was matured enough to be given serious consideration which I believe is about now, I am beginning to like the experience that Chrome gives me.
A browser really does change your entire online experience especially if you are a power user, and as much as it has to be capable it doesn't hurt if it it was nicely designed.
Take a look at how each renders the drop down menu on the forum:
* Safari is just there for comparison sake
FIREFOX
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4845744895_ee85c4619a_m.jpg
SAFARI
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4846363288_945edb03e8_m.jpg
CHROME
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4846363170_aafe388e69_m.jpg
Notice how Chrome mimics the native UI unlike Firefox. Subtle differences which may not influence your experience but just a comparison.
I have found equivalent extensions to my Firefox on Chrome and although they are not as customizable or as sophisticated, they do look and function smoother, and most of all I don't have to restart every time I add a new one.
So am guessing I might dump firefox for chrome, I have already made it default browser but am not planning to thrash it completely - who knows what might happen in the future.
So I am just wondering what is your pick? Personally, I have been a long Firefox user, since 04 and though I played around with Safari and Opera, they were nothing more then "one surf stands". And though I have heard of Chrome long before and had to wait for a long time before it is was matured enough to be given serious consideration which I believe is about now, I am beginning to like the experience that Chrome gives me.
A browser really does change your entire online experience especially if you are a power user, and as much as it has to be capable it doesn't hurt if it it was nicely designed.
Take a look at how each renders the drop down menu on the forum:
* Safari is just there for comparison sake
FIREFOX
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/4845744895_ee85c4619a_m.jpg
SAFARI
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4846363288_945edb03e8_m.jpg
CHROME
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4846363170_aafe388e69_m.jpg
Notice how Chrome mimics the native UI unlike Firefox. Subtle differences which may not influence your experience but just a comparison.
I have found equivalent extensions to my Firefox on Chrome and although they are not as customizable or as sophisticated, they do look and function smoother, and most of all I don't have to restart every time I add a new one.
So am guessing I might dump firefox for chrome, I have already made it default browser but am not planning to thrash it completely - who knows what might happen in the future.