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| From: Smith Micro Software Inc.
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $46.80
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Rating:  240 reviews
Sales Rank: 414
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Mac Os X, Macintosh
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Macintosh
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: VMFUSMBX2
Model: VMFUSMBX2
UPC: 717103140372
EAN: 0717103140372
ASIN: B000UK3GVA
Release Date: August 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 186-190 of 240
 Nearly ideal July 10, 2008
G. Gant (Eugene, OR United States)
I'm not even going to bother explaining the usefulness of VMWare, there are plenty of reviews doing just that and doing it well...
Parallels vs VMware
I've used both Parallels and VMware Fusion, each have their positives and negatives. For instance...
Parallels 3 can boot off windows in on a USB drive VMware cannot (nor can windows)
Parallels 3 can boot off non-bootable eSATA ports. VMware cannot
Parallels 3 can populate Mac with Windows applications so you can set "Open WIth Prefs" to a Window application in OS X to an application Virtual Machine and from the . VMware cannot.
VMware can boot 64-bit XP. Parallels cannot.
VMware can use two cores. Parallels cannot.
Both support integrated Application windows that allow one to virtually "Hide" the Windows Desktop so Apps appear to be more seemless.
However for the most part VMWare is faster and more robust lacking a few of the annoying glitches that inhibited the usefulness of Parallels. Parallels often would glitch on direct drag and drop from Mac to PC desktop and would require an Application restart to allow this functionality to return. Notably VMware is noticeably faster, on my Mac Pro, with plenty of cores to spare, the dual processor functionality is a no-brainer.
For non-gamers such as myself, VMware Fusion's "Good enough" performance is to forever say goodbye to BootCamp reboots.
MacBook Pro running XP July 13, 2008
T. Kinney (Charlotte,NC)
I'm not a "power user" of Fusion but it does the typical tasks I put it to without complaining. I use Microsoft Streets and Trips and IE to access their satellite images. Several websites I use at work require IE and I prefer not to install it on the Mac side. Very stable, extremely fast, easy installation, works with Airport, USB printer, and DVD drive. I recommend this highly.
 Smith Micro Rebate Service Terrible - VMware Fusion Nice July 15, 2008
C. Stover (Kzoo MI)
I was not able to review Smith Micro the seller on Amazon, so I am adding it to the review. Smith Micro claimed to have not received our UPC code for the 20 dollar rebate which we did send. Fortunately we had a copy on file because we have had this issue with other rebates before. They say it will take yet another 8-10 weeks to process now. I am suspicious of this rebate and their processing, so if the rebate is tipping the balance to buy from from Smith Micro thru Amazon, beware and make sure you keep copies of everything.
Regarding VMware Fusion. I have had a documented issue with sound which was fixed by reverting to an earlier version and then fixed in a later version. I am suprised at how well everything works, including all USB devices I have tried AND it appears to run XP pro and software much faster than my 2 yr old PC. One instability issue cropped up on the 1.1.3 version and MacOS 10.5.3 which was fixed by setting optimize for Fusion vs the MacOS. The VMware fusion community news groups is pretty helpful. All and all I am suprised as how well this Virtual Machine application works. XP is more stable for me in this Virtual Machine than it is on my PC.
 Parallels Vs. Fusion July 20, 2008
Michael Turner (NE OH)
0 out of 9 found this review helpful
Haven't had luck with either one. Most likely the problem lies with the copy of Windows you are trying to use. Bootlegged? Doesn't work so well. XP people, make sure you have your os disk with SP2 already included on the disk.
Overall, Crash after Crash....after Crash. Everytime I create a new vm with either program, it doesn't want to operate correctly, such as screen freezing, crashing every open program, unable to install windows correctly (my personal favorite because appx. 1 hr. after the os has finally been installed...crash!).
Don't want to scare you. Don't waste your money with either, stick with Bootcamp (no problems since).
FYI--Parallels and Fusion are made by the same company!!! See for yourself.
Great product July 21, 2008
L. Luke
I had tried Boot Camp for several years and it was alright but I did not like having to close the Apple side every time I needed to use the Windows side. With VMware Fusion I can easily move from one to the other. It has worked as well as Boot Camp did so I am very pleased with it. I had used Parallels in the past but found it too confusing.
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