Comments on: The perception of performance http://www.brianp.net/2009/12/08/the-perception-of-performance/ Occasional Writings Sat, 22 May 2010 03:34:49 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: <img src='http://www.brianp.net/wp-content/plugins/rpx/images/google.png'/> maddawgfitness http://www.brianp.net/2009/12/08/the-perception-of-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-19 maddawgfitness Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:13:31 +0000 http://www.brianp.net/?p=230#comment-19 I think I would agree with Adam, as usual, if my memory serves. In strength and conditioning, we use power as a differentiators. If I do a workout in 5 minutes with 40 kilos and my athlete does the same workout in 6 minutes but with 60 kilos, he/she is more fit because more power has be developed. I would say in software, at least from a users perspective (now that I am on the other side of the fence), speed is useless without something else the user really needs throughout the day. Speed is the gravy, but what is poured over? I think I would agree with Adam, as usual, if my memory serves.

In strength and conditioning, we use power as a differentiators. If I do a workout in 5 minutes with 40 kilos and my athlete does the same workout in 6 minutes but with 60 kilos, he/she is more fit because more power has be developed. I would say in software, at least from a users perspective (now that I am on the other side of the fence), speed is useless without something else the user really needs throughout the day. Speed is the gravy, but what is poured over?

]]> By: brianp http://www.brianp.net/2009/12/08/the-perception-of-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-18 brianp Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:49:30 +0000 http://www.brianp.net/?p=230#comment-18 Adam, I should probably note that once the three browsers are running, they all deliver similar performance for most of the websites and apps I use. And except when I need to use a Firefox-specific extension, Firefox and Safari and Chrome are pretty much interchangeable for me. So startup speed is the major way that the three browsers differ (again, this is based on my typical usage...if you're using web apps that depend heavily on JavaScript performance, that may be a bigger differentiator). Adam, I should probably note that once the three browsers are running, they all deliver similar performance for most of the websites and apps I use. And except when I need to use a Firefox-specific extension, Firefox and Safari and Chrome are pretty much interchangeable for me. So startup speed is the major way that the three browsers differ (again, this is based on my typical usage…if you’re using web apps that depend heavily on JavaScript performance, that may be a bigger differentiator).

]]> By: <img src='http://www.brianp.net/wp-content/plugins/rpx/images/facebook.png'/> Adam S Goldband http://www.brianp.net/2009/12/08/the-perception-of-performance/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Adam S Goldband Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:05:16 +0000 http://www.brianp.net/?p=230#comment-17 Gee Brian, I am surprised. Does start-up cost really mean more than perceived running performance? If waiting another couple of seconds to start means an overall better experience while using the browser, aren't you willing to sacrifice that up-front time? I am... Gee Brian, I am surprised. Does start-up cost really mean more than perceived running performance? If waiting another couple of seconds to start means an overall better experience while using the browser, aren’t you willing to sacrifice that up-front time? I am…

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