Re:Google Squared is Live
by ggruschow on Thursday June 04, 2009 @08:02AM
(#641245)
Stunningly bad. Are they desparate to show they're not standing still and you shouldn't start using other services or something?
First thing I did, I clicked on one of their examples "US Presidents" - which one would assume would probably produce the best they've got to offer right? The result I guess would've been kind of cool circa 1999, but now.. no:
Google^2: http://www.google.com/squared/search?q=US%20presidents
Result: 7, seemingly random presidents, in no apparent order or with rhyme or reason as to why they were selected.. Washington - OK, Jefferson - OK, Obama - Sure, he's current. Rutherford B. Hayes... WTF?
Wolfram Alpha: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=us+presidents
Result: Basic stats in Barack Obama - current president of the united states, a brief list of the past couple predecessors and their effective start and end months in office, and an AJAX link to expand it to a complete list.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Us_presidents
Result: --> List of Presidents of the United States.. Awfully nice summary of what that means, notable highlights, and a color-coded complete table with pictures of the presidents, in order, including their full dates and vice presidents.
I don't foresee ever going back until I hear news they've dramatically improved, but based on my past recollection of Google's habits.. it'll sit and suck for a very long time with perhaps small incremental improvements.
First thing I did, I clicked on one of their examples "US Presidents" - which one would assume would probably produce the best they've got to offer right? The result I guess would've been kind of cool circa 1999, but now.. no:
Google^2: http://www.google.com/squared/search?q=US%20presidents Result: 7, seemingly random presidents, in no apparent order or with rhyme or reason as to why they were selected.. Washington - OK, Jefferson - OK, Obama - Sure, he's current. Rutherford B. Hayes... WTF?
Wolfram Alpha: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=us+presidents Result: Basic stats in Barack Obama - current president of the united states, a brief list of the past couple predecessors and their effective start and end months in office, and an AJAX link to expand it to a complete list.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Us_presidents Result: --> List of Presidents of the United States.. Awfully nice summary of what that means, notable highlights, and a color-coded complete table with pictures of the presidents, in order, including their full dates and vice presidents.
I don't foresee ever going back until I hear news they've dramatically improved, but based on my past recollection of Google's habits.. it'll sit and suck for a very long time with perhaps small incremental improvements.