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March 2010
(85%)
10 Reviews
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Abstract: As with earlier versions, Parallels can get gnarly if you try to install an OEM version of Windows, but given the general complexity of the task in hand - running multiple operating systems on multiple virtual machines on a completely different hardwa...
Abstract: Apple’s Mac OS X’s a great operating system, but however much you love it, few of us can get by without running Windows for some reason or another. When it comes to running Windows on your Mac, you have two choices: use Apple’s boot camp or run Windows...
Gamers, web developers and businesses alike will welcome new features in Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0, whether set to make Windows apps more invisibly blend within OS X, or to run as usual in a separate frame. New performance boosts are always apprec...
Abstract: Parallels users who are owners of the previous version will most likely get by without upgrading, especially as version 4 is compatible with Snow Leopard Equally, less frequent virtualisation users may also be content with a less sophisticated alternat...
Abstract: But everyone’s not so lucky. If you fall into that category, you’ll want to consider springing for Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac, the latest version of the software for running Windows on a Mac. The new version is purportedly up to 300% ...
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Published: 2009-12-09, Author: Andrew , review by: techworld.com
Gamers, web developers and businesses alike will welcome new features in Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0, whether set to make Windows apps more invisibly blend within OS X, or to run as usual in a separate frame. New performance boosts are always apprec...
Abstract: IT ManagementREVIEW: Parallels Desktop 5 Runs Neck-and-Neck with Windows-on-Mac RivalsBy: Cameron Sturdevant2009-11-10Article Rating: / 2 There are 0 user comments on this IT Management story.Rate This Article:Poor Best E-mail Print PDF VersionThe t...
Games are much faster, OpenGL 2.1 support, Modality
Lag when using MacLook
Gamers, web developers and businesses alike will welcome new features in Parallels Desktop for Mac 5.0, whether set to make Windows apps more invisibly blend within OS X, or to run as usual in a separate frame. New performance boosts are always apprec...
Fast performance, DirectX and OpenGL support, Windows Aero support, seamless integration with Crystal and Coherence mode
Too many customization options may overwhelm novice users, default sharing of Windows and Mac user folders, MacLook theme does not work well,a bit expensive
I wasn't a big fan of virtualization before but after using Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac I wonder how we lived without it all this time. Despite being a Mac user there are times when you are forced to use a Windows application because a similar app is...
Abstract: Först och främst ska det sägas att jag under många år använt Parallels Desktop och fram tills nu gillat deras produkter. Prisnivån på Parallels Desktop har desstom varit attraktivt satt och Parallels själva också också varit enkla att ha att göra med....
