Just found a MAJOR benefit with Minecraft 1.8 - they're integrating a feature that I suggested on the MC Forums a few months ago.
Historically, when logging into a server, you would have to always re-enter the address if you were going to switch servers.
Now, you can compile a list of servers to play on, and simply have to click which one you want, then connect. You can add names to each one, and the game also pings the server to tell you what the server's condition is prior to trying to connect.
It could use a little streamlining, but it's extremely promising right now. I'm quite satisfied.
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