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Sussudio · 11-04-2009, 11:08 PM

I'm sure this has been asked at some point, but I recently upgraded to Win7 and my Firefox (after installing all the latest updates) is running extremely sluggish at times so I've been debating switching to Chrome. What's everyone else use and/or is happy with? I'm sure Firefox will be the majority

Zvi · 11-04-2009, 11:13 PM

That's strange, I just did the same, went for XP 32bit to Win7 64bit and most of the apps are noticeably faster, or at worst the same speed as XP.

But anyway, chrome is super fast and if you don't need that many plugins it's the best choice IMHO. Also, you can DL chrome dev version and install few plugins in there.
Main reason I keep firefox is the web development plugins. So far nothing comes close to FF for that... I, even 64bit is slow as hell, as a browser or even worse if I try to use developer tools...

Sussudio · 11-04-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zvi

That's strange, I just did the same, went for XP 32bit to Win7 64bit and most of the apps are noticeably faster, or at worst the same speed as XP.

But anyway, chrome is super fast and if you don't need that many plugins it's the best choice IMHO. Also, you can DL chrome dev version and install few plugins in there.
Main reason I keep firefox is the web development plugins. So far nothing comes close to FF for that... I, even 64bit is slow as hell, as a browser or even worse if I try to use developer tools...

Yeah I've definitely noticed a speed increase (or like you said, at least no decrease) in any of my programs, and I've never had problems with Firefox before. I'm not a huge plugin person so I could care less about that, I just want something that is fast and efficient and I've heard good things about Chrome

ManUtd · 11-04-2009, 11:18 PM

Been using Firefox since it became available many years ago and never looked back.

Mubbly · 11-04-2009, 11:21 PM

Using Chrome and loving it. Quick and simple.

Moefiz · 11-04-2009, 11:22 PM

I use Firefox with XP and never had a problem..

With all the good things I have been hearing about Chrome I might give it a shot and see how it works.

Diesel · 11-04-2009, 11:24 PM

I've been using Firefox since 3.0 was released. Haven't looked back (to IE7)

Sussudio · 11-04-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

I use Firefox with XP and never had a problem..

With all the good things I have been hearing about Chrome I might give it a shot and see how it works.

I used Firefox with XP too and it was flawless, never a single problem. I remember hearing Chrome was just meh when it first came out, but have since heard great things about it.

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Originally Posted by Diesel

I've been using Firefox since 3.0 was released. Haven't looked back (to IE7)

I don't even remember the last version of IE I used. I wanted to completely uninstall it, but that's an entirely different thread

Tcan21 · 11-04-2009, 11:29 PM

Internet Explorer, but have been thinking about switching to Google Chrome on the Windows 7

Marquoz · 11-04-2009, 11:30 PM

Mozilla Firefox, not sure why anymore though because it's become bloated and slow. On average it's burning 50-100 megs of RAM when it's running. Or 195,680K like it is now. Eeep.

mikejet · 11-05-2009, 03:54 PM

Firefox. I'll let you know what happens after I upgrade to 7.

supersix4 · 11-05-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Firefox. I'll let you know what happens after I upgrade to 7.

lol my pops tried to install windows 7 ultimate last night, only the product key in the box was faulty lol not a good start at my house.

1. Safari (on my MBP)
2. IE
3. FireFox

SellmeyourDVD · 11-05-2009, 04:24 PM

Google Chrome is better than any browser I've ever used EXCEPT it can't stream my netflix movies

. I used Chrome for everything except netflix movies.

silversnake · 11-05-2009, 06:20 PM

Firefox although it's running weird lately and I"m thinking about going to Chrome. I have Chrome installed but it's just making the transition permanent.

JasonR · 12-02-2009, 03:49 AM

After using chrome for several weeks now, I can easily say this is the best browser I have used to date. Very quick and lightweight!

I have had a few issues with work programs that require IE, for normal web browsing though... easy choice.

Sussudio · 12-02-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

After using chrome for several weeks now, I can easily say this is the best browser I have used to date. Very quick and lightweight!

I have had a few issues with work programs that require IE, for normal web browsing though... easy choice.

I forgot to post back here

I have also been using Chrome for a few weeks and love it...definitely the fastest browser I've ever used and overall I've encountered only a few nuisances, none of which merit switching back to IE or Firefox (which doesn't seem to like my Win7, not sure why

).

SlaughterX · 12-10-2009, 03:57 AM

IE8... sometiems Firefox with IE is giving me trouble on a certain page, but that is very rare. I used Chrome for a short while and it was very fast, but since I reinstalled Vista 64 almost a year ago I never got aroudnt o reinstalling it.

PrivatePixel · 12-03-2009, 07:00 AM

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11-04-2009, 11:08 PM	#1
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	What browser do you use? I'm sure this has been asked at some point, but I recently upgraded to Win7 and my Firefox (after installing all the latest updates) is running extremely sluggish at times so I've been debating switching to Chrome. What's everyone else use and/or is happy with? I'm sure Firefox will be the majority

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11-04-2009, 11:13 PM	#2
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	That's strange, I just did the same, went for XP 32bit to Win7 64bit and most of the apps are noticeably faster, or at worst the same speed as XP. But anyway, chrome is super fast and if you don't need that many plugins it's the best choice IMHO. Also, you can DL chrome dev version and install few plugins in there. Main reason I keep firefox is the web development plugins. So far nothing comes close to FF for that... I, even 64bit is slow as hell, as a browser or even worse if I try to use developer tools...

11-04-2009, 11:18 PM	#4
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	Been using Firefox since it became available many years ago and never looked back.

11-04-2009, 11:21 PM	#5
Mubbly Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Antioch, CA Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:2	Using Chrome and loving it. Quick and simple.

11-04-2009, 11:22 PM	#6
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I use Firefox with XP and never had a problem.. With all the good things I have been hearing about Chrome I might give it a shot and see how it works.

11-04-2009, 11:24 PM	#7
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	I've been using Firefox since 3.0 was released. Haven't looked back (to IE7)

11-04-2009, 11:29 PM	#9
Tcan21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carrollton, Texas Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:353	Internet Explorer, but have been thinking about switching to Google Chrome on the Windows 7

11-04-2009, 11:30 PM	#10
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Mozilla Firefox, not sure why anymore though because it's become bloated and slow. On average it's burning 50-100 megs of RAM when it's running. Or 195,680K like it is now. Eeep.

11-05-2009, 03:54 PM	#11
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Firefox. I'll let you know what happens after I upgrade to 7.

11-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#13
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Google Chrome is better than any browser I've ever used EXCEPT it can't stream my netflix movies . I used Chrome for everything except netflix movies.

11-05-2009, 06:20 PM	#14
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	Firefox although it's running weird lately and I"m thinking about going to Chrome. I have Chrome installed but it's just making the transition permanent.

12-02-2009, 03:49 AM	#15
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	After using chrome for several weeks now, I can easily say this is the best browser I have used to date. Very quick and lightweight! I have had a few issues with work programs that require IE, for normal web browsing though... easy choice.

12-10-2009, 03:57 AM	#17
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	IE8... sometiems Firefox with IE is giving me trouble on a certain page, but that is very rare. I used Chrome for a short while and it was very fast, but since I reinstalled Vista 64 almost a year ago I never got aroudnt o reinstalling it.

12-03-2009, 07:00 AM	#18
PrivatePixel Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:73 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:8	Home: Firefox Work: Firefox & IE7

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