Google Chrome 2.0 - New version is fast but lacks customization capabilities
Posted
Monday, May 25, 2009 4:10 PM
by
hwaldron
In testing Chrome, it offers excellent speed and stability as a basic browser. Version 2.0 continues to add a few needed features. Google's design approach is to hide customization details from users. This includes even browser security updates. For IT professionals and corporate usage, an "advanced mode" to better customize settings would be beneficial from a security perspective (e.g., turn off vulnerable services like JavaScript or Flash easily as in other browsers).
First look: Google Chrome 2.0 - Fast but lacking features
http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=4404
QUOTE: Google has released Chrome 2.0. The speed-demon browser gets an additional kick of speed, a few more features, and a load of bug fixes. First, let’s look at the speed side of things. Google’s Chrome browser was already fast, but the 2.0 update loads JavaScript-heavy web pages about 30% faster than version 1.0.
Well, for those who like an all-singing, all-dancing browser, Google’s Chrome as always been a poor choice because while the browser packed plenty of power, it was very basic. Chrome 2.0 is no different. Here are some of the most significant newly added features to Chrome 2.0:
-- Ability to delete thumbnails from new tab page
-- Full page zoom
-- Full screen mode (by pressing F11)
-- Autofill for web forms
Google - More information
http://www.google.com/chrome
http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/features.html
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/put-pedal-to-metal-with-faster-google.html