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Google Instant Announced

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the thats-faster-than-before-then-right dept.

GCPSoft writes with this quote from a Google announcement: "Google Instant is a new search enhancement that shows results as you type. We are pushing the limits of our technology and infrastructure to help you get better search results, faster. Our key technical insight was that people type slowly, but read quickly, typically taking 300 milliseconds between keystrokes, but only 30 milliseconds (a tenth of the time!) to glance at another part of the page. This means that you can scan a results page while you type."

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  1. Censored by Dyinobal · · Score: 5, Funny

    The instant search thing seems to be censored. I type Por and wait and it doesn't suggest porn at all. I type Porn and wait for some suggestions and it doesn't do anything at all. Whats the point when the thing is filtered?

    1. Re:Censored by Dyinobal · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why did I get modded funny?

  2. Re:So when did this happen? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    What is this, the unofficial Google PR site?

    Only when it's not an official Apple fanboi site

  3. Pity the slow typer... by bobdotorg · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... who gets most of the way through a search for goatseller

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    __ Someday, but not this morning, I'll finally learn to use the preview button.
  4. Re:You know what would make it instant? by daveime · · Score: 5, Funny

    Jesus Christ, then he'd have to move his mouse all the way to his bookmarks toolbar and click something !!!

    HE DOESN'T HAVE TIME FOR ALL THAT SHIT !!!