My default browser for the past 3 or 4 years has been Mozilla Firefox. My quick tutorial with Google Chrome may end that streak. At first glance, it appears that Chrome is a browser for a somewhat computer savvy user. It does not look as user-friendly as other browsers, but that is also what sets it apart. It is designed for speed and simplicity. What is really interesting about Chrome are the personalizations that are possible. By signing in, the user can essentially have the same Chrome experience and personalized settings on any device where Chrome is available. One other feature that I do particularly enjoy is the omnibox. This box functions as both an address bar and a Google search. Chrome can also synch up with mobile devices and has an app store that makes the experience more personalized. Although it may look plain and difficult to acclimate to, Chrome seems to be a fast, user friendly browser.
I've also never encountered the SeaMonkey browser before. This browser looks and feels very similar to Mozilla Firefox. It has the same type of layout and offers the same types of extensions and themes which can often be user-generated and then shared with other SeaMonkey users. There are some small differences between the two that are noticeable. Users are not as able to seamlessly add and remove tabs as they can on other browsers. These differences are not huge or even problematic, but the general layout an functionality does work for me. Overall, I will probably be giving Google Chrome a closer look on my PC.
Especially good observations on Chrome. You might want to look into the suite concept with Sea Monkey - the built in email client, newsgroups, composer, and the address book - when you have time.
ReplyDeleteOverall, well done, though.