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September 8, 2010 2:07 PM

This is Google Instant. Discuss.

By
Rick Broida
(MoneyWatch)  Google's big announcement today: Google Instant. It takes search-results-as-you-type a step further by showing you the actual links, not just matching search terms. Take a look:


Now, assuming you could get past the unintentionally hilarious "zetabyte barrier" line (didn't the Enterprise cross that in one of the Star Trek movies?), you'll see that Google Instant is all about saving you from having to press enter or click Search. Ooo!

Seriously, this looks very cool, and Google says it will save you 2-5 seconds per search. If you typically run 20 searches per day, that's upwards of eight minutes per week. Or half an hour per month. Not much, but time saved is time saved.

Google Instant will roll out over the next couple days. Give it a try, then let us know what you think of it. Game-changer, or much ado about not-clicking?

© 2010 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved.

  • Rick Broida, a technology writer for more than 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he contributes to CNET's iPhone Atlas. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers.

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