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Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac | 
 enlarge | From: Nova Development US
Category: Software
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $69.99
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 108
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Mac Os X
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Mac OS X
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.4 x 2.2
MPN: WHMT
Model: WHMT
UPC: 727298407112
EAN: 0727298407112
ASIN: B001K6OEV4
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| | Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance--use Windows on your Mac without rebooting | | | Run thousands of Windows applications at near native speed--Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications | | | Install Windows XP and Vista in 3 easy steps--drag and drop files between Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X | | | Support for OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 3D graphics software including games | | | New--use your iPhone to manage virtual machines |
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Amazon.com
With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is easier than ever to use with its brand new Mac user interface and lightning-fast performance. This new version is packed with dozens of new features that make running Windows programs on a Mac completely seamless.  Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications. Click to enlarge. |  Run Mac OS X and Windows side-by-side. Click to enlarge. |  Comprehensive internet security and privacy tools. Click to enlarge. |  Performance and Innovation Make Parallels #1. Now Includes More than 50 Powerful New Features! Click to enlarge. | Run Windows on Your Mac the Easy Way. Right Alongside Mac OS X.
Parallels Desktop for Mac makes it possible to run Windows XP or Vista, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting. With Parallels' award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops! Launch Windows applications like Mac applications--right from your Mac's dock. Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 is the biggest upgrade ever with over 50 new features. It also comes with a complete suite of essential tools you need to run Windows on a Mac. Parallels Desktop now ships with $175 in bonus software including Kaspersky Internet Security, Acronis Disk Director and Acronis True Image. Lightning-fast performance
Parallels Desktop takes advantage of Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors and Intel VT-x hardware accelerated virtualization, for near-native speed and rock-solid performance. With support for up to 8 GB RAM, 2TB virtual hard disks and up to 4 CPUs, Parallels Desktop for Mac delivers maximum performance. Unmatched Compatibility
Enjoy all the benefits of having a Mac and keep running the Windows programs you can't live without. Parallels Desktop for Mac runs thousands of Windows applications and is compatible with your favorite USB devices including mobile phones, printers, scanners and GPS devices. With Parallels Desktop you can run any version of Windows, including Vista and XP, as well as Linux, FreeBSD, even MS-DOS, at the same time as OS X! Parallels also supports running Mac OS X Leopard Server in a virtual machine.  Remotely manage your Parallels virtual machine with our Free iPhone App. Click to enlarge. | Comprehensive Protection and Privacy
Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky protects your Windows programs from virus and spyware threats and even includes a firewall and anti-spam tools. Parallels Desktop also includes SmartGuard instant "snapshots" which make backup and recovery easier than ever. Features
- Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance
- Use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
- Install Windows XP and Vista in 3 easy steps
- New--Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications
- Run thousands of Windows applications at near native speed
- New--Support for OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 3D graphics software including games
- Drag and drop files between Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
- New--Parallels Energy Saver maximizes notebook battery life
- New--Built-in Windows virus and spyware protection
- Migrate your existing PC to your Mac. Even import Boot Camp partitions and VMware Fusion virtual machines.
- New--Use iPhone to manage virtual machines
- New--Speech recognition support. Use your voice to control major Parallels commands.
- Unmatched Ease of Use
Includes $175 in Essential Windows Software
- Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 protects against virus and spyware threats, plus firewall and antispam. $79.99 value
- Acronis TrueImage Home backup and recovery software for Windows. $49.99 value
- Acronis Disk Director Suite disk partitioning software for Windows. $49.95 value
With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is the #1 Mac System Utility.*
90 Day Money Back Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with Parallels Desktop for Mac for any reason, you may return the software directly to Nova Development within 90 days of purchase for your money back. *No. 1 claim based on NPD Techworld Reports for the period 8/1/06 - 8/31/08. Reviews and awards cited may be for previous versions of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows operating system sold separately.
Product Description
Run Windows on your Mac without rebooting. Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac makes it easy to run Windows, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting. With Parallels' award winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and critical Windows applications such as Outlook, Access, QuickBooks, Internet Explorer and more, all at the same time. This new release of Parallels Desktop for Mac comes packed with 50+ new features and enhancements including the ability to drag-and-drop files between desktops, run Windows programs like native Mac applications and migrate your existing PC to your Mac. And with the Installation Wizard to help you get started, you'll be up and running in just three clicks of the mouse.
Compatible with Windows (Vista, XP, 2003, NT, 2000, Me, 98, 95, 3.11, and 3.1), any Linux distribution, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, eComStation or MS-DOSMinimum System Requirements Intel-based Mac 1 GB of RAM (2GB recommended to run Windows Vista) 450 MB of hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate to your virtual machine Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later Internet connection required for online updates Requires Windows or other operating system (not included)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Does What I Need - A Good Tool November 26, 2008
Robert Fusfeld (Denver CO/Charlottesville VA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've used Parallels since it appeared (yes I plead guilty to being an early adaptor). I use a virtual machine that runs Windows XP (SP3). I can't speak about how Vista runs. I use Parallels 4 to run a text search/index application (dtSearch) that is not available in the mac world. I also use it for a legal research application that is windows only and to run internet explorer on some web sites that don't work with macs (among others microsoft live where my web site resides). Occasionally I use msoft office as I find the mac version more than clunky in comparison. My experience with the upgrade from version 3 to version 4 was flawless. I had no issues. In addition to the installation being uneventful I find that version 4 runs just fine. My mac installed printers run without issues in the Parallels VM. I fire up the virtual machine more or less daily. It works well for all my needs. While I don't do anything exotic with Parallels 4, it does perform well for what I do with it. I find it to be a reliable tool to accomplish what I need to get done. The coherence mode is very convenient for copying files between os X and the virtual machine. Note- I don't play windows games.
Unlike those reviewers who complain about slowness in Parallels version 4.0 I find that this version is somewhat faster than version 3.0. But I would never expect a virtual machine to be as fast as a high end dedicated windows computer. Remember folks, this is all done with software. I haven't noticed any significant degrading of os X functionality while the VM is running and can switch from mac to windows virtual machine and back again seamlessly.
When you do upgrade make sure that you make a backup of your virtual machine. This will protect you if anything goes wrong in the conversion as version 4 uses a different format virtual machine that requires a conversion of the version 3 virtual machine.
I was a beta tester and while there were some rough edges on various beta non-public releases I found all the issues I noted were fixed long before this release.
I discount those who rant on various forums as it would be the equivalent of judging the health of a community by visiting the emergency room. It isn't exactly a random sample, usually only people with issues post. Very few people post on a forum when things are working fine.
Parallels 4 should be a hit November 11, 2008
Larry Holihan (Clermont, FL USA)
12 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have been a saisfied Parallels user for about two years. I participated in the Parallels 4 beta review and am pleased to report that this new software is great! Stable, very fast, new user interface, 3d directx 9.0, open GL, DirectX shaders, 32 and 64 bit operating systems, 256 video,8 gb ram, partition resizing FAT 32 support, are just some of the improvements.
The install procedure is much improved and should go smoothly (occasionally Windows install acts up, but that is usually a Windows problem). (Follow the instructions exactly!) Parallels Tools take a while to install but should work well. If you have problems installing, rebooting the Mac seems to solve most of the problems.
I think that many more games will now work in Parallels (my Roller Coaster Tycoon now runs flawlessly and fast compared to several problems before). Other beta users reported a lot of applications that will now work. I still do not think that every game will work, so don't be disappointed if your doesn't.
The configure tab is much improved over previous versions and there are lots of things you can configure. My computer worked well with the default settings. You can right-click on the mouse and configure the menu bar on the startup screen.
I use Windows for Quicken, EWallet (synching with Iphone), Microsoft Publisher (all 2007 products work well), and several Coffee Cup web applications, and several other applications that aren't available in Mac versions. All of these applications work well. If you sync with Ewallet, be sure you use default networking.
I particularly like the Coherence mode. It has been improved over Parallels 3 and integrated fine with Mac. I have lots of clip art on the windows side and I can access it on the Mac side as fast as Mac files (was much slower in previous version.)
The integrated help user manual is great -- and explains most that you need to know.
The supporting applications (Compressor, etc.) are much improved and there are lots of ways to back up -- including an automatic one similar to time machine.
I have also beta tested a new iphone application which will eventually integrate with Parallels 4. As of now it will turn on and off, suspend, and pause the VM. I think the uses will eventually be expanded.
I am using this in my Imac 2.16 gb 4gb memory machine with Windows XP home. I would recommend that you use Windows XP (less problems than Vista) and with the coherence mode you really don't need to see an interface -- use the superior Mac one!
I only have one minor problem with the application. Commercial videos will not display in Coherence mode but work fine in Windowed mode and Full Screen mode. Hopefully, this will get fixed in an update. I'm sure other users may encounter some other problems as this product is used in many ways.
I think they will still have a 30 day free trial (so no cost to give it a try). You won't be sorry.
And, no, I am not connected with Parallels in any way. Just like the product.
Works for me November 27, 2008
L. J. Platt
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have used Parallels since moving from a PC to a Mac about two years ago. I note that reviews posted here for Parallels 4.0 seem to be mostly either very good or very bad, which is striking. I guess it may depend on your particular configuration, but I am in the category of those that really appreciate Parallels. I liked version 3.0 with Windows XP; I am now using version 4.0 with Vista. I used both versions with Leopard.
Some of the difference that i note in 4.0 may be the change in the Microsoft OS, but the newer version for me is faster. It has a niftier interface, is easier to use, has improved USB management, offers alternative ways to structure the virtual machine (as a Mac window, in a "coherence" mode that facilitates interaction among Operating systems, and "modality", a transparent window that allows visibility while working in Mac OS), and the VM can recognize an external drive, which 3.0 did not.
parallels 3.0 worked fine for me. So far, 4.0 is even better and more user friendly - and the price on Amazon today of $[...] is actually less expensive than the older version, a definite plus.
Recommended December 6, 2008
T. Lough
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Parallels was originally one of my justifications for upgrading to an Intel CPU Macbook at home, and I have never regretted the switch. I was able to get rid of a separate PC notebook and to consolidate my PC and Mac environments on one elegant machine, which runs Windows as fast or faster than my old PC!
I have since purchased the program for two Macbooks at work (mine and a colleague's), so I use Parallels all the time. It does exactly what I want, which is to run Windows programs that don't have OS X equivalents, and it does this well. At work I run a Windows ERP program and Crystal Reports connected to a MS SQL Server database. I always need to transfer files from one OS to the other, and this is very easy with Parallels.
Originally I used Parallels exclusively in full-screen mode, but in the 4.0 release I have begun to use the "Coherence" mode, which allows you to run Windows and OS X programs side-by-side. In this context, the red parallel lines that appear automatically on Windows program icons in the Dock are really useful.
The upgrade from version 3 went smoothly, if a little bit long to convert my existing virtual PC (the setup program warned that it would take some time), and overall the program is very polished. I was pleased to discover that the upgrade includes a full year of antivirus protection from Kaspersky. I also appreciate the improved support for connecting USB devices (a window pops up to ask which environment you want to connect the device to, and you can optionally remember the setting.)
I'm sure I haven't explored every feature of the program (although I did notice that in the preferences you can set how many CPU cores to allocate to Parallels, which is pretty cool), but I'm very happy with what I'm using.
I use Parallels all day every day at work simultaneously with a bunch of Mac programs, my iPhone, etc. It is extremely stable on my stock white Macbook with 4 GB of RAM. I recommend the program wholeheartedly.
Buen programa!!!!! December 24, 2008
Jose David Jimenez
Esta es la segunda version que tengo de este programa, el mejor programa para mi para poder usar simultaneamente Windows y MACOS, lo unico en contra, hace muy lenta mi computadora en comparacion con la version anterior, usando los dos sistemas operativos simultaneamente, tengo 4GB de RAM y uso Leopard y Windows XP.
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