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| From: Nova Development US
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Rating:  271 reviews
Sales Rank: 229
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Mac Os X Intel
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Mac OS X Intel
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 1.5 x 7.5 x 5.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 100722
Model: 23707
UPC: 727298404005
EAN: 0727298404005
ASIN: B000GHIV2Q
Release Date: July 17, 2006
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Condition: SAME 2008 RETAIL BOX VERSION 3.0 AS DISPLAYED WITH INTACT (UPC) BAR CODE FOR REGISTRATION,UPGRADE & TECH SUPPORT ELIGIBILITY * CONTAINS ALL PRODUCT LICENSES ,WARRANTIES, REGISTRATION NUMBERS & USER GUIDE * NEED IT NOW? SAME DAY SHIPPING BY A VETTED 5 STAR STAFF THAT E-MAILS YOU A USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION NUMBER SO YOU CAN TRACK YOUR ORDER FROM OUR DOOR TO YOURS FOR WORRY FREE TRANSACTIONS!
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 When it works it's okay, but... March 16, 2007
Ron22 (Joshua Tree, CA USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I seldom write negative reviews, but maybe this will make some people think twice. I've been using Parallels for several months on a new Mac, and during that time I have had a lot of downtime when Parallels would develop problems. Customer service (if they reply) says to reinstall it, etc., and I keep doing that, but, even when it does start working, it seems that things go "south" before long. (Too many problems to enumerate.) The "you need to" error messages tend to send you around in circles.
I don't agree that this approach is as fast as standard Windows XP; it's not. But, depending on the Windows program, that's no big deal. If you like Macs (and they have a lot going for them!) you may find this is a way to use some Windows programs that aren't available on the Mac (like Expression for the Web).
Maybe my experience isn't typical, but I wasn't prepared for the problems that keep popping up with Parallels.
 FREE UPGRADE to V3 and early DirectX Game Notes June 18, 2007
Gone GOLD!
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought a copy from Amazon on June 7th, the day version 3.0 (which adds DirectX and Open GL support as well as many new enhancements) was released. Amazon shipped v 2.5, which I didn't notice until the set was installed and registered. Oops.
Fortunately, anyone who purchased after May 1st, and who still has their receipt, can get upgraded to v3 free of charge by the publisher. You can get it by going to Nova Development's website, and then from the main page, appending the following to their main URL, after the /.
parallels/free_upgrade.aspx
You complete the form to request the upgrade; this allows you to print a form you must fax or mail in. Once your submission is "approved", you get emailed a link and upgrade key. It sounds like a pain, but I faxed in my request Friday night and had the link Monday morning. (Note: do not try emailing Parallels support. I had the usual experience as everyone else, no answer. This, of course, will make me more likely to use a competitor when a viable one is available, the jerks).
Early notes on 3D support: you have to enable DirectX in the configuration editor for each virtual machine you've installed (machine must be stopped to edit, so hold down the CMD key when starting a machine to start it up in "stopped" mode; then use the EDIT menu in Parallels to get to the Configuration Editor). The virtual video card can be set from 4 to 64MB of memory (in Vista anyway, which is where I have done most of my fiddling). This means playing the most modern, demanding games - such as modern shooters, or other graphics-heavy games like Oblivion - is out of the question.
My virtual machine: Vista Ultimate with 1.5GB virtual memory and 64MB of video memory, on a Mac Pro Core 2 Duo w/2 2.66GHz processors and 3GB total memory.
- OBLIVION in Vista: BOOM! CRASHED OS! Big surprise.
- DUNE: EMPEROR in Vista: BOOM! Well, at least the OS didn't crash.
- STAR TREK: ARMADA in Vista: BOOM! This one actually froze up my whole Mac to the point that I had to do a hard reboot with the power switch. I'm surprised, because 3D support is listed as "recommended" for this game, which means it has a software version.
VERDICT: I wanted to post this ASAP so everyone could be sure to get the free upgrade they were due (the information is VERY hard to find). I'll add more notes on games as I get time to fiddle, but so far, I'm not real impressed. I'll try a Win98 machine next and post some results; Vista has its own compatibility issues, after all.
 It just works! August 2, 2006
John Opferman (Dallas, TX)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I had used Virtual PC when I had my old Powerbook G4 and it was always pretty slow. I stopped using it and started lugging around a Sony VAIO laptop to connect to my company computer system. I got Parallels last week and I now only use my shiny new MacBook Pro 2 GHz. It's fast and Windows never looked better. No trouble installing or using this thing. Definitely worth the money.
Everything should run this smoothly! September 16, 2006
Kristi in Rochester (Rochester, NY United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Parallels installs quickly and easily. For the XP installation, I followed the booklet step-by-step, since it's not as intuitive as the usual Mac install. It is, however, easier than installing XP on a PC.
XP runs inside a separate window, which you can use full-screen if you prefer. The 5 or 6 applications I need that are PC only have installed and worked without a hitch. I was even able to set up a network print server (Buffalo Technologies) via WIndows, then got it to work on the Mac. Tivo fans, it will run the Tivo Desktop, too.
Overall, I'm thrilled with this fast, smooth virtual machine.
Parallels Desktop for Intel MacOS X November 5, 2006
sbnoble (USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
After using Virtual PC for years, my first thought is FAST, freaky fast! In a 2.0GHz Core Duo iMac, it is easily the fastest Windows system I've ever used. Windows XP reboots in less than 10 seconds. I also installed NetBSD, FreeBSD, and Fedora Core linux. All work very well.
The only downside is that the Parallels features and interface is not quite as mature as VPC was. But recent updates are improving it and there's nothing like FAST.
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