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Some things in life puzzle me deeply. Why do we Americans drive on the right side of the road, but the English on the left, who was crazy enough to be the second person to eat a habanero pepper, and why can’t I install Google Toolbar on the Google Chrome browser??
I love Chrome. It’s fast, extensible, elegant, and stable, but why can’t I install the Google Toolbar on it? I have an extensive set of bookmarks set up in Google Toolbar, use the various other features constantly, and am just, plain used to it. The fact that I can’t add it to Google’s flagship browser makes no more sense to me than Ford building a super traction, highly gas efficient, 200,000 mile rated tire that fits every make of car except for Fords.
Anyone from Google listening? Why??
I couldn't agree with you more! I ask myself the same question often. When I see something that I want booked marked while browsing with Chrome, I launch Firefox so I can book mark it with Google Toolbar? Super lame.
ReplyDeleteDo you know of an extension that is a reasonable replacement?
I wish I had a good answer for you, but I don't. I've tried several extension, but none of them come close to the real thing. I too end up opening FireFox and bookmarking it there. Very silly.
ReplyDeleteOK, not to sound lame out loud here, but is it simply the sync of bookmarks across browsers that makes you want the Google Toolbar in Chrome? Depending on the window, I use the Bookmark Bar that's built into Chrome ant that works well for me. I don't save tons of bookmarks since I use launchers like Speed Dial or Chrome's own apps installed on the New Blank Tab. What else am I missing?
ReplyDelete@Jeff, that's a valid question. I use a variety of different browsers and the toolbar is the simplest way to keep everything in one place.
ReplyDeleteWould you then be able to use something like XMarks? Not to negate your love for the Google Toolbar, I'm just offering an option that might work well. It all depends on how you wor or want to work. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ajpgkpeckebdhofmmjfgcjjiiejpodla
ReplyDeleteLOL...no worries. My love for Google Toolbar burns just as bright as ever.
ReplyDeleteI've looked at various third party tools, including XMarks, and they are all OK in their own right. I just like to keep things simple and unified. Mostly, I'm just puzzled why a Google product doesn't work on a Google product!