Taking home nearly a third of the votes (31%) was the powerhouse of iGoogle/Google . Some readers love iGoogle for the customizable widgets and Google integration, and other users just want the spartan interface of the basic Google query box. Following Google was the various incarnations of Speed Dial, including the New Tab Page in Chrome, with 24% of the vote. about:blank made a strong showing in third place with 18% of the vote, representing the anti-start page crowd with its blank emptiness. Fav4.org took fourth place (10%) with readers citing the simplicity and elegance of the interface as it's key selling point. Last place (8%) went to the "Custom" option for readers who build their own personal portals and start pages instead of using pre-made ones.
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