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English/English.To mark the 30th anniversary of the publication of the first edition, Collins is proud to announce a major new edition of its flagship dictionary with over 405 000 entries. Updated with the latest terms to enter the language, Collins English Dictionary is not only comprehensive and authoritative, but also offers outstanding coverage of world, regional and dialect English. Collins English Dictionary is a rich source of words for everyone who loves language. This new 30th anniversary edition includes the latest words to enter the English language as well as a wide range of biographical entries. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English. The dictionary includes a supplement on words on the cusp of entering the languag. All definitions, examples, idioms, and usage notes are based on the Collins Corpus unrivalled and constantly updated 2.5 billion-word database of today's English - making it an authoritative and up-to-the-minute reference source.
What's new in this version: Version 4.1:
- Spellchecker
- Alpha Search
- Windows 7 compability
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"Ripped off"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 4.1
Pros
While it worked it was great
Cons
They changed the software to a subscription and cancelled versions that had been bought and paid for by disabling the dictionaries. They changed their business and forced it on customers retrospectively, without warning. I would not have bought a subscription dictionary because my income is unpredictable. I am left without nothing in exchange for my $120...
Summary
Unethical company.
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"I would have put 0 stars for this rip-off"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
it's handy, but becomes a moot point after losing the license
Cons
license becomes obsolete even if you have activation code and executable
Summary
When I buy a software package I always backup my activation code/license number and executable, but it was pointless with iFinger. The software installs by connecting to their webserver, and then downloading the package that you purchased. Unfortunately, if they decide to upgrade the search engine, you lose the possibility to reinstall the product you previously purchased!!! I consider this a ripoff, since I can't reinstall 4 dictionaries, for which I paid at least 30 USD each, because their license is bound to a search engine which cannot connect to the iFinger webserver. SO if you change computer, and they change version of the search engine, you lose the software... (so I lost over 120 USD) Moreover, if you have a product which is still available, but the version is too old, you can't upgrade. I complained to the company and I got this answer:
"iFinger is not offering a subscription model.
The customer must ensure proper storage and back up of it?s own data.
iFinger does not offer support for events outside iFinger?s control. Events causing loss of data is not a support issue, i.e. iFinger does not provide links or keys to purchased product data a second time. The product will work as long as you don't change your environment. When you change your OS, we can not guarantee that iFinger will work."
This is a ripoff (I said that already) because I simply changed computer, and I still had licenses and executables (so I didn't lose my data, otherwise I wouldn't even complain about such a mistake) but I couldn't install the programs on my new computer!
SO to sum it up: don't buy it, even though the product itself is good, because you will eventually lose it! -
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Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
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"Very useful."
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
It has the 10-day-trail feature. Great!!!!
Cons
Nothing for me.
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"Reported as Free. But is actually a Trialware."
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
Not free. Mentioned wrong.
Cons
Not free. Mentioned wrong.
Summary
This is utter waste of time when we search for free softwares on cnet but are presented with tens/hundreds of false choices.
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"to love god"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
a new language is a new life
Cons
i love this site
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"very good for students"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
very good for students
Cons
very good for students
Summary
very good for students
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"I downloaded twice and twice I could not open it"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
I HAVE NOTHING
Cons
I HAVE NOTHING
Summary
WHY DID YOU WASTE MY TIME ASKING ME TO DOWN LOAD NOTHING TWICE
PLEASE STOP THIS KIND OF NONSENSE -
"It doesn't work"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
Didn't find
Cons
It doesn't work
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"AVOID THIS DOWNLOAD!"
Version: iFinger Collins English Dictionary 3.3
Pros
NONE AT ALL !!!
Cons
PUTS UP A BANNER, NEEDS A REGISTRATION NUMBER TO TRY OUT. ON ON UNINSTALL *****BOOTS YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM******
Summary
INMHO => THIS DEMO IS REALLY BAD !!!! AVOID AT ALL COST
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