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Top feedback summary for October 1
my definition of collection is exactly like how I described it above, Not a folder for favorites.
when we're talking about Reading List, how can offline access be Unrelated? it's a core functionality of it, without that Reading List would be the same as favorites.
also by mentioning offline access for collections, I described that Collections, once it gets full featured, can easily replace both set aside tabs and reading list.
1. it can replace set aside tabs if Microsoft adds an option to add all open tabs to a collection. there is already an option to open all collection entries in tabs at the same time.
2. it can replace Reading List if Microsoft adds the ability to mark a collection for offline access/usage.
I really don't understand why you're being so defensive about Collections, or why you feel the need to patronize me as if I do not understand the concept of a collection of things.
You said, paraphrasing slightly:
HotCakeX wrote:
Collections ... save a link to a content on the web ...
What is a Favourite Mr. Cake?
It's a link to content on the web.
You said, paraphrasing slightly:
HotCakeX wrote:
Collections are useful for bringing contents from different locations into a single place ...
What is a Folder Mr. Cake?
It's a collection of links to content on the web, in a single place.
Collections are Favourites, only with more clicks required to get things done compared to Favourites.
To help illustrate, I've compiled this table of comparisons.
| Favourites | Collections | |
| Save a link to a website | YES | YES |
| Group similar links | YES | YES |
| Can be kept on favouites bar | YES | NO |
| Clicks to save a link | 1 | 3 |
| Clicks to open a link | 1 or 2 | 3 |
Regarding the Reading List, you seem to be making the assumption that the Reading List's sole purpose is to save content for offline access, which is not accurate. Microsoft describes the reading list simply as:
Pernille-Eskebo wrote:
Reading list in Microsoft Edge gives you a place to save articles, e-books, or other content you want to read later.
The core concept of a Reading List, is just that. A convenient place to store articles you want to read later. I went on to describe why the Reading List from Classic Edge is particularly useful for productivity, how it excels as a companion to Favourites, and how Collections fall short from an interface and usability standpoint.
All the same, I appreciate your feedback.
Cheers.
I'm not being defensive about anything (even though I could say the same about you but i won't), I'm just explaining things and stating facts. we can continue the conversation without calling each other names, don't we?
anyway..
you yourself said in your post that you don't understand the difference between them, so I explained them.
why do you only quote part of my text and then counter it to prove your argument? that's wrong..
the main difference between favorites and collections is that favorites are simple text links to web content whereas collections must contain the actual content.
when you export your favorites, you only get a bunch of links, whereas when you export your collections, you get rich contents and media.
and remember, collections are not final, they aren't even turned on by default, nothing is finalized. so it's not wise to judge it at its current state.
Yes Microsoft says "Reading list in Microsoft Edge gives you a place to save articles, e-books, or other content you want to read later." but again you didn't mention the part where it says they can be available offline. emphasize on the world "offline".
the part of the description you chose to mention here doesn't make it much different than favorites or folder. but the offline availability and the fact that they get synced and became offline on other devices gives it advantage. otehrwise users could download the articles, e books and put them on a folder easily.
and please don't call me "Mr. Cake"