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- Easy: Install or migrate Windows, Linux and more to your Mac effortlessly
- Fast: Lightning fast performance with turbo-charged virtualisation engine and support for the latest Virtualisation Technology
- Powerful: Manage, optimise and secure your virtual Windows world like a pro
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Parallels Desktop for Mac now has more than 1.5 million users worldwide and counting. Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac provides the complete suite of essentials to run Windows on the Mac the easy, fast and powerful way.
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Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac CD ROM
Additional bonus software including Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky, Acronis True Image and Acronis Disk Director
Additional bonus software including Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky, Acronis True Image and Acronis Disk Director
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Aug 2009, Revised Review
I sold my copy of Parallels and bought VMFusion. For more than a year now, I have never had one problem with Fusion. There's considerable confusion about the quality of Parallels 4.0-- still many, many problems. Just go to Amazon.com (US) and look at the reviews of people who've actually bought Parallels 4.0. The return rate is very high. Complaints about customer service (or the lack of it) is very high.
Let me offer a suggestion, since there is some confusion.
1. There is no need to buy Parallels (or any Virtual software) if you're only going to use Apple's proprietary system Bootcamp. All you have to do is install Windows on Bootcamp. Now, there's the hassle of coming in and out of Bootcamp to access your Mac side.
2. I've now been using VMWare Fusion for almost one (1) full year. I have never, never once had to reset it. Or, lost any work because of the glitches that were (and, apparently) still are a problem with Parallels. I bought VMWare, just like I bought Parallels with my own money: not a promotional gift, so I have no reason to slander any company for any reason. VMWare FUSION--JUST WORKS! Period. 12 months--NO Problems whatsoever! If you need more verification, just go to Amazon.com (US) read some of the testimonials from VMWare Fusion owners. It's just that simple. Great product. (When you got to see the reviews by current owners of Parallels for Mac 4.0, keep in mind what I wrote here.) Nothing's changed. Unfortunately.
1.0 out of 5 stars Parallels--A revised, Critical Review- Jan. 16, 2008,
I wrote an early review of Parallels Desktop, roughly about 7 months ago. It was one of the first softwares I bought for my new MacBook Pro for the express intent of bringing some of my Windows only applications to my laptop and to have access to Internet Explorer-- which, I know, is near the bottom of the barrel, but many secured sites will only give access to IE.
I installed it and after installing Windows XP Home, no problem for several weeks. Then the virtual system for no apparent reason would start to drag. After several frustrating days of constantly hitting the "reset" arrow. I directed my complaints to the Parallels Support-email. They got back to me in 3 days. BTW, they do offer telephone support but you don't want to know the cost.
I had to end up taking Parallels off the entire system and then re-installing it, fresh. Including Photoshop Elements. All well for a couple of more months, now it refuses to open up any software and doesn't recognize the wireless remote.
I originally gave it a cautious 4 stars. Now after 7 months, I'm at the point of washing my hands of it and going over to VMware Fusion. My Windows needs are very slim, so I need something that just works: and Parallels just doesn't do it for me.
I sold my copy of Parallels and bought VMFusion. For more than a year now, I have never had one problem with Fusion. There's considerable confusion about the quality of Parallels 4.0-- still many, many problems. Just go to Amazon.com (US) and look at the reviews of people who've actually bought Parallels 4.0. The return rate is very high. Complaints about customer service (or the lack of it) is very high.
Let me offer a suggestion, since there is some confusion.
1. There is no need to buy Parallels (or any Virtual software) if you're only going to use Apple's proprietary system Bootcamp. All you have to do is install Windows on Bootcamp. Now, there's the hassle of coming in and out of Bootcamp to access your Mac side.
2. I've now been using VMWare Fusion for almost one (1) full year. I have never, never once had to reset it. Or, lost any work because of the glitches that were (and, apparently) still are a problem with Parallels. I bought VMWare, just like I bought Parallels with my own money: not a promotional gift, so I have no reason to slander any company for any reason. VMWare FUSION--JUST WORKS! Period. 12 months--NO Problems whatsoever! If you need more verification, just go to Amazon.com (US) read some of the testimonials from VMWare Fusion owners. It's just that simple. Great product. (When you got to see the reviews by current owners of Parallels for Mac 4.0, keep in mind what I wrote here.) Nothing's changed. Unfortunately.
1.0 out of 5 stars Parallels--A revised, Critical Review- Jan. 16, 2008,
I wrote an early review of Parallels Desktop, roughly about 7 months ago. It was one of the first softwares I bought for my new MacBook Pro for the express intent of bringing some of my Windows only applications to my laptop and to have access to Internet Explorer-- which, I know, is near the bottom of the barrel, but many secured sites will only give access to IE.
I installed it and after installing Windows XP Home, no problem for several weeks. Then the virtual system for no apparent reason would start to drag. After several frustrating days of constantly hitting the "reset" arrow. I directed my complaints to the Parallels Support-email. They got back to me in 3 days. BTW, they do offer telephone support but you don't want to know the cost.
I had to end up taking Parallels off the entire system and then re-installing it, fresh. Including Photoshop Elements. All well for a couple of more months, now it refuses to open up any software and doesn't recognize the wireless remote.
I originally gave it a cautious 4 stars. Now after 7 months, I'm at the point of washing my hands of it and going over to VMware Fusion. My Windows needs are very slim, so I need something that just works: and Parallels just doesn't do it for me.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I've been using version 3.0 of parallels since it came out, and with the latest release (v4), there seems to be plenty of improvement. Although v3 already allowed me to run a variety of windows applications on a Mac, it seems that in v4, everything is easier, faster and more reliable (what more could anyone want?), and it even looks more glossy! I use it with both Windows XP (with Boot Camp) and Vista, and both work fine. It means that I can run two windows-only applications (Microsoft Office and 3D Studio MAX) without needing a separate PC, and without having to reboot constantly.
My only reason for giving this 4 stars rather than 5 is that I would like to see extended directX support in the future, just so I can get unparalleled performance (excuse the pun) when doing 3D work.
My only reason for giving this 4 stars rather than 5 is that I would like to see extended directX support in the future, just so I can get unparalleled performance (excuse the pun) when doing 3D work.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Remember to download the demo and compare it to VMWare, before shelling out.
And it's also worth trying the (free) open source app called "VirtualBox" which does the same thing.
And it's also worth trying the (free) open source app called "VirtualBox" which does the same thing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Install failure X2
I purchased Parallels after reading the excellent review, alas the first copy failed to even register in the super drive, as too did the second. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by Stephen Reid
Great application... Can be better on folders sharing with OS X
This is a great application to enable use of Windows... Does what it says it will do. Strongly recommend if you need to use windows. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by Cenk Tukel
So far so good
I bought this because I need to be able to run a full-blown copy of Excel, not just the Mac version. It seems to be working fine for me. Very pleased with it so far. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Mr. T. Leighton-Boyce
So so
Been using this for a while mostly for running Office 2007 because Office 2008 (MAC version) has no Access or VBA.
Seems to work OK but has issues. Read more
Seems to work OK but has issues. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2009 by Neal G. O'nions
Brilliant
This is the perfect solution for anyone. I've got it running beautifully on my Macbook Pro and Macbook Air with Windows 7 and XP respectively. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Ben Taylor
Best of both worlds
Very easy to install and use. Occasionally a little slow, but not to the extent of spoiling the experience. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Michael Marwick
Superb
If you have the hard disc space on your Mac this app is a brilliant way to enable access to those programmes and tasks that sometimes only Windows can achieve (sceptical Mac users... Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by Pikeperch
Parallels Desktop 4.0 (Mac CD)
This product is simply amazing.
Had to install windows on my Macbook pro to enable me run a work related software. It works as the manual said. Read more
Had to install windows on my Macbook pro to enable me run a work related software. It works as the manual said. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Amazonprince
Parallels
1st class piece of software. Brought it so I could use my Sony MP3 player with my Mac...it works a treat. No hesitation in promoting this item.
Published on 16 May 2009 by John Woodward
Lost in the post
Very dissapointed, this item never turned up, presumed missing in action.
However, Amazon were really helpful and refunded my money without any fuss.
However, Amazon were really helpful and refunded my money without any fuss.
Published on 6 May 2009 by Don Vincenzo
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