[flamesbball84]

chill, it's a beta version.

most beta versions of program tend to be actually useful...

[LUconn]

after using this for about a day, I think this may be my new browser. I'll still need some kind of ad block thing but it's really really fast.

[LUconn]

here's a gizmodo initial impressions:

http://gizmodo.com/5044492/google-chrom ... creenshots

[ALUmnus]

I've been using the beta of IE8, and it basically has all the same features, and if you really take the time and get used to everything it offers, the new IE has a lot more features than Chrome. Google really hasn't done anything new here.

[LUconn]

but its faster ya goob. I don't think anybody was saying it was a landmark achievement. But it's not hogging all of your RAM.

[RubberMallet]

i'll keep my firefox and opera thxvrymch

[ALUmnus]

ooooo, rubber's getting all text-speak on us. Is this how you talk to your wife now?

[flamesbball84]

everything google chrome can do you can do with firefox - it's either built in or oyu can get some extensions to do it.

[phoenix]

Chrome isn't about doing something different from IE or Firefox -- it's about doing the same things faster. I'm not getting rid of FireFox yet, because Chrome doesn't offer some of the things I like in FF (mostly plugins I'm not sure I want to live without), but I'll use Chrome for a few things -- especially anything that's Java intensive. Chrome seems to handle Javascript better than Firefox does, and it's faster in general than IE8 on my system.

[RubberMallet]

i've not noticed any significant speed difference in browsing with chrome or firefox

[PAmedic]

there's a FB game on, loser.

you lost or something?

[ALUmnus]

It's funny, at the top of the Yahoo homepage they're pushing for people to download the new Firefox. Taking a shot at Google and Microsoft, perhaps?

[HenryGale]

Funny how Firefox wants me to update to 3.0, but the google toolbar extension is not updated and will not work with the updated Firefox....hmmmmm.....

[RubberMallet]

2.0 firefox user here...3.0 is terrible...

[Hold My Own]

I have put Google Chrome on the back shelf b/c I didnt want to lose the features of the add on's that I got with FF.....but man, it's without a doubt a TON faster then even FF

[flamesbball84]

I have put Google Chrome on the back shelf b/c I didnt want to lose the features of the add on's that I got with FF.....but man, it's without a doubt a TON faster then even FF

only speed differences I have noticed is startup speed. google chrome is a ton fast starting up, of course there is barely anything to start up there. i haven't seen any noticeable differences in website rendering, it might be faster in that, but not enough for me to notice without timing it.

[Hold My Own]

Maybe I have to many Add-on's running on FF (which is likely) b/c pages are doing a ton better on Chrome

[Hold My Own]

Google now offers offline access to Google Documents and Gmail...this is great b/c on laptops that I dont want to bog down with Office I can simply install this and do everything I could before and it syncs up as soon as you get internet access...same with emails

[flamesbball84]

Google now offers offline access to Google Documents and Gmail...this is great b/c on laptops that I dont want to bog down with Office I can simply install this and do everything I could before and it syncs up as soon as you get internet access...same with emails

how do you do that anyways?

[Hold My Own]

Do what? Set it up to use off line?

[flamesbball84]

Do what? Set it up to use off line?

yes

[Hold My Own]

Download this:

http://gears.google.com/

then you'll see "Offline" at the top right of your Google Doc's...click that

gmail you have to go to labs and enable it

[Hold My Own]

Google Voice is coming soon!


Google Voice: Coming soon
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Google Voice is a service that gives you one number for all your phones, voicemail that is easy as email, and many enhanced calling features like call blocking and screening, voicemail transcripts, call conferencing, international calls, and more.

Google Voice is currently available for GrandCentral users only, but will be open to new users soon. In the meantime, please leave us your email address and we'll notify you as soon as Google Voice becomes available. To learn more about Google Voice, check out our feature videos.

When can I sign up?
We expect to have the service ready for new users in a matter of weeks, and are focused on opening it as soon as possible.

What if I reserved a number on the GrandCentral site before?
We will be emailing you when Google Voice is open to the public to sign up for the service.

How much does it cost?
The service is free.

What do I do if I am already a GrandCentral user?
Over the next few days, instructions will appear at the top of your inbox on how to upgrade your GrandCentral account to Google Voice. Thanks for your patience.


Google Voice (formerly GrandCentral) upgrades accepting new accounts soon.
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Google Voice Beta

Google Voice features

Google Voice Announcement


Google number - One number for all your calls and SMS
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* Call screening - Announce and screen callers
* Listen in - Listen before taking a call
* Block calls - Keep unwanted callers at bay
* SMS - Send, receive, and store SMS
* Place calls - Call US numbers for free
* Taking calls - Answer on any of your phones
* Phone routing - Phones ring based on who calls
* Forwarding phones - Add phones and decide which ring



Google voicemail - Voicemail as easy as email, with transcripts
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* Voicemail transcripts - Read what your voicemail says
* Listen to voicemail - Check online or from your phone
* Notifications - Receive voicemails via email or SMS
* Personalize greeting - Vary greetings by caller
* Share voicemail - Forward or download voicemails



Voice features - More cool things you can do with Google Voice
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* Conference calling - Join people into a single call
* Call record - Record calls and store them online
* Call switch - Switch phones during a call
* Mobile site - View your inbox from your mobile
* GOOG-411 - Check directory assistance
* Manage groups - Set preferences by group

[Hold My Own]

Seriously this is something everyone could use read more about it here:

http://blog.wired.com/business/2009/03/ ... ce-sp.html

[mrmacphisto]

Give me a Google Voice iPod Touch app and a bluetooth adapter and I could probably cancel my phone.