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Best search engine overall
Pros: Quick, relevant results, searches images, videos, blogs and books, excellent advanced search tools, users can distinguish between paid ads and real results.
Cons: Not enough by itself for big research projects, doesn't always provide direct answers.
not avail.YesYesYes, at Google BooksSearchWiki; (Google Notes apparently no longer open to new usersYes, sometimesYes, usenet archivesGoogle ScholarYes, for IE and FirefoxYes -
Best alternative search enginePros: Relevant results, search Pad for notes, shortcuts for common queries, robust advanced search.Cons: No direct answers to questions, cluttered interface.
not avail.YesNoNoYes, Search PadYahoo! AnswersNoShortcuts (special queries) for weather, traffic, etc.Yes, for IE and FirefoxYes -
Search engine for direct answers, customizationPros: Relevant results, very customizable, ample information on current events.Cons: Limited advanced search.
not avail.YesYesNoNoYes, sometimesNoCustomizable with macrosYes, for IE onlyYes
