Opera vs. Chrome: Chrome wins

DorXtar · Oct 11, 2008, 08:23 PM

I've been using Opera for the past month or so, after getting mad at Chrome for losing all of my open tabs. Opera is slower. A lot slower. I thought something was wrong with my computer. Well, I still think something is wrong with my computer, but Chrome still runs super fast.

So, ifso, facto..... Chrome wins. I couldn't stand the slowness of Opera anymore. I tried everything to make it go faster. I did like the built-in torrent dealie. But I'd rather be able to surf and torrint at the same time with no slowdowns or lag. So Chrome + torrints is the way to go for me.

Nebuchadnezzar · Oct 11, 2008, 08:31 PM

Though Chrome is blazing fast and kicks major ass in that departement, I don't want to know what you think of IE or FF if Opera's slow for you.

Sound_Card · Oct 11, 2008, 11:33 PM

lol opera wins. Pages load near instant with me. Going to chrome from opera because of speed is down right silly.

Espíritu_de_América · Oct 12, 2008, 12:05 AM

I would agree with DorXtar. I noticed that Chrome loads web pages faster than Opera, even the new 9.60 release. Of course Chrome really falls behind with Flash websites. There tends to be an issue in that area, not sure if I need to reinstall Flash at all though.

TheNGTV · Oct 12, 2008, 03:42 AM

Chrome's flash plugin phails epic.

Also, no stop button is STARTING TO ANNOY ME TO NO END. <- somethin like that.

lazyx · Oct 12, 2008, 06:08 PM

Was using chrome until i started school, chrome does not work to will with the web apps they have online.

Greasy · Oct 12, 2008, 07:01 PM

Never cared for Opera, and I gave chrome a chance. Love the minimal interface, but I still find myself going back to FF3 because of all the wonderful plugins.

Espíritu_de_América · Oct 12, 2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasy

Never cared for Opera, and I gave chrome a chance. Love the minimal interface, but I still find myself going back to FF3 because of all the wonderful plugins.

That and everything works with it.

Give Chrome time. I think they released this version just to show people what they could do, and I think it was a giant start. They have a lot to work on but I look forward to the final when it ever comes out.

FX-Overclocking · Oct 13, 2008, 02:14 AM

Chrome felt too naked for my taste. Also I like Opera's "Speed Dial" feature better than Chrome's similar pre=loading scenario. And as for speed, I haven't tried the newest build of Chrome yet but the older one didn't go any faster than Opera in the pages I tend up use - but maybe it is faster on others, it possible I guess. Though since Opera is already speedy I can't imagine noticing much more speed.

Bottom line, if Chrome beefs up its over minimalist feel and adds the normal "toolbar" with File Edit View Bookmarks and Help, then I might give it another try. But if that doesn't change then I'm sticking to a browser that provides those minimal comforts. But if you like Chrome, more power to ya.

mad · Oct 13, 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNGTV

Also, no stop button is STARTING TO ANNOY ME TO NO END. <- somethin like that.

You mean the X on the right side of the adress bar?

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DorXtar SMILE! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: EVERYTHING IS FINE! Posts: 24,880	Opera vs. Chrome: Chrome wins I've been using Opera for the past month or so, after getting mad at Chrome for losing all of my open tabs. Opera is slower. A lot slower. I thought something was wrong with my computer. Well, I still think something is wrong with my computer, but Chrome still runs super fast. So, ifso, facto..... Chrome wins. I couldn't stand the slowness of Opera anymore. I tried everything to make it go faster. I did like the built-in torrent dealie. But I'd rather be able to surf and torrint at the same time with no slowdowns or lag. So Chrome + torrints is the way to go for me. __________________ Treat the cause, not the symptom.™JW.ORG “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” ― Daniel J. Boorstin

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Oct 11, 2008, 11:33 PM	#3
Sound_Card Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Constantinople Posts: 14,631	lol opera wins. Pages load near instant with me. Going to chrome from opera because of speed is down right silly.

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Espíritu_de_América Radeon Northern Islands Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,302	I would agree with DorXtar. I noticed that Chrome loads web pages faster than Opera, even the new 9.60 release. Of course Chrome really falls behind with Flash websites. There tends to be an issue in that area, not sure if I need to reinstall Flash at all though.

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lazyx Radeon Southern Islands Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: So-cal Irvine Posts: 2,689	Was using chrome until i started school, chrome does not work to will with the web apps they have online.

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Greasy ODI Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NC Posts: 15,776	Never cared for Opera, and I gave chrome a chance. Love the minimal interface, but I still find myself going back to FF3 because of all the wonderful plugins.

Oct 13, 2008, 02:14 AM	#9
FX-Overclocking Radeon Arctic Islands Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,092	Chrome felt too naked for my taste. Also I like Opera's "Speed Dial" feature better than Chrome's similar pre=loading scenario. And as for speed, I haven't tried the newest build of Chrome yet but the older one didn't go any faster than Opera in the pages I tend up use - but maybe it is faster on others, it possible I guess. Though since Opera is already speedy I can't imagine noticing much more speed. Bottom line, if Chrome beefs up its over minimalist feel and adds the normal "toolbar" with File Edit View Bookmarks and Help, then I might give it another try. But if that doesn't change then I'm sticking to a browser that provides those minimal comforts. But if you like Chrome, more power to ya. __________________ --------------------------------------------- Ron Paul for Prez. --------------------------------------------- Persistence is the first, and the most important, condition for success. "There is all the difference in the world between treating people equally and attempting to make them equal." - F.A. Hayek

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