The Compact Edition is excellent, but be warned - it's quite big! You'll need an oversized shelf for it. My version came in a box with a pull-out drawer at the

The Compact Edition is excellent, but be warned - it's quite big! You'll need an oversized shelf for it. My version came in a box with a pull-out drawer at the top to hold a magnifying glass. In my home, we sometimes race to see who can get random information quicker, from the internet or from the OED; the OED is often more efficient.