Why should writers care? For one thing, Google claims that Chrome does a better job than existing browsers like Internet Explorer or Firefox when it comes to searching for multimedia content online.

But the bigger deal might be that Chrome will give everyone, including writers, more tools to choose from for the online work they do.

The good news is there are already lots of early reviews of Chrome, some of which I’ll list here. The bad news is Chrome doesn’t work with Macs yet but is reported to be “coming soon.”

If you’re thinking of giving Chrome a spin, read these reviews first:

Wall Street Journal: First test of Google’s new browser – “Chrome is a smart, innovative browser that….will make using the Web faster, easier and less frustrating. But this first version….is rough around the edges and lacks some common browser features Google plans to add later.”

PC World: Google Chrome Web Browser Review – “Chrome lives up to its hype.”

VentureBeat: Chrome more than capable of taking on IE and Firefox – “Add Web browsers to the list of things Google does well.”