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Published: 2012-10-07, Author: Christopher , review by: techradar.com/au/
Easy installation and setup, Well designed interface, Run any OS on your Mac easily
More expensive than Fusion 5
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Published: 2012-09-06, Author: Jason , review by: cnet.com.au
Parallels Desktop 8 now has support for both Mountain Lion and Windows 8, with a ton of new tweaks that make it easier to work seamlessly between the two operating systems
Working between the two systems takes time to get used to. If you're used to just one of the systems, you should expect a learning curve for working in both
Any Mac user who needs to use Windows or Linux software or needs to test software in different environments will appreciate Parallel Desktop's seamless integration, with plenty of little features that make the switching experience as smooth as possible....
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Published: 2013-04-19, Author: Andrew , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
Abstract: Running Windows 8 or Windows 7 on a Mac or a MacBook is simple with virtualisation software, so you need never have to reboot to switch operating systems again. There are three clear options: the open-source and free but limited VirtualBox, or one of the ...
An easy to use piece of software which supports Windows 8, but Parallels 8 is let down by the price, especially when competiting products offer more functionality...
Improved performance and ever-tighter integration with the Mac OS
More expensive than Fusion
Although it's more expensive than Fusion 5, Parallels Desktop 8 has an edge in 3D performance and in the way that it integrates Windows programs into the Mac operating system, so people who need to use Windows software on a regular basis will find that it...
Brings compatibility for Mountain Lion and Windows 8, Better battery performance, Faster booting up of Windows 8 through Parallels Desktop 8
Running in Coherence Mode is a little confusing due to lack of Start Menu, Windows 8 performance is generally slow as we noted in our observations and Cinebench and 3D Mark benchmarks
Currently, if you're a Parallels Desktop 6 or 7 user, you can upgrade to version 8 for Rs. 2,848 and if you're a first time buyer, then the program will cost you Rs. 3,999. Honestly, if you're not running Windows 8, then we don't really see why you would ...
Abstract: Microsoft has just released Windows 8, and while the user interface is a dramatic departure from what people have been used to, one cannot help drooling at the new Modern UI. Heck, as a Mac user even I have wanted to taste the forbidden fruit. Boot camp i...
Abstract: Running Windows and other operating systems (OS) on a Mac has never been easier, thanks to desktop virtualisation software that has become snappier and easier to use in recent years.While you can install Windows on a Mac with Apple's Boot Camp software, y...
