Testseek.co.uk have collected 16 expert reviews of the VMware Fusion 2.0 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for VMware Fusion 2.0.
November 2008
(80%)
16 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: A world without limits isn't exactly the best, unless you're talking about your computer . The VMware Fusion breaks the wall between the two computing rivals, Apple and Microsoft, and for the first time, the consumer doesn't have to choose -- no more prog...
Abstract: Virtualisation on the Mac is still a two-horse race, between Parallels and VMWare Fusion. Now that Fusion has reached version 2, it promises better support for shared folders, the ability to directly open Windows .exe and installer files from the Mac O...
As a free upgrade from v1, Fusion 2.0 is a must-have for any existing user, while anyone who needs to run x86 PC systems without forsaking their Macintosh can have many extra computers running simultaneously, all for less than £50 – highly reco...
Abstract: It pained me to do it, but at least my workhorse (a 24-inch aluminum iMac) remains pure. Okay, I’m being facetious (a little, but not much). Some folks have to/need to/want to run Windows apps on their Macs. One way to do it is by using the B...
Improved Unity mode; better Mac/Windows integration; stronger 3D graphics support; virtual machine library; supports multiple and automatic system snapshots; easy install mode for Linux OSes.
Technical support expensive and Web-based only; no OpenGL acceleration.
VMware Fusion 2 brings a host of new features to the table, improves performance across the board while reducing CPU usage, supports more guest operating systems (including OS X Server), and does it all for the same price as the original (and if you&rsquo...
Abstract: Parallels Desktop is an easy-to-use platform for running Windows applications alongside OS X. Version 4.0 builds on Parallels strengths and increases its appeal to power users with SMP and 64-bit support.
Abstract: There was once a time when transferring documents from the PC at work to the Mac at home left people paranoid about potential compatibility issues. That will never be a concern again now that VMware’s Fusion 2.0 software can bring your favourite Window...
Abstract: VMWare makes software enabling you to run virtual operating systems on all sorts of platforms. Where I work, we have a Red Hat Linux server running Windows in a virtual environment, so they aren’t just a Mac kind of company. And they’v...
Extremely stable 32- and 64-bit OS support, Server-level features like vmrun and four-core support, Driverless printing works perfectly for Windows clients, DirectX 9.0c and OpenGL 3-D rendering is accurate with no tearing, if slow
Linux client tools not as solid as Windows, Cant power down a VM without opening it first, VMDKMounter can be flaky, Terrible 3-D performance
In the end, despite the lack of real-time 3D performance, VMware 2.0 is a great (and free) upgrade to a solid product. Lets be clear: its not for gaming, but its good enough for everything else that you would need Windows for. Its fast, extremely s...
