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Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac | 
 enlarge | From: Nova Development US
Category: Software
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $69.95
You Save: $10.04 (13%)
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 112
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 1-2 business days
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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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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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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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 Parallels Desktop 4.0 January 7, 2009
J. Louie (San Mateo, CA United States)
Outstanding product. Very easy to set-up a virtual machine that allows you run Windows on your Mac. Seamless experience with both Mac and Windows working together on your desktop
 Raw product and false advertising January 7, 2009
A. Kourov (Russia)
I had Parallels Desktop 3.0 for about 1 year and it was working pretty good. The problems I had were crashes of Parallels Tools software in Vista (it started after upgrade to some newer build) and also I wanted x64 support and better DirectX support.
The Parallels site promised me all things I wanted and also 50% speed up. So that sounded like a miracle.
I didn't want to pay $40 for upgrade, but there was some additional discount for the first buyers, so I finally purchased it via website.
I downloaded and installed it without real problems. The installation was long and it converted my virtual machines to another format, so I understood I won't be able to roll back to 3.0 What a shame! I didn't make a backup.
I have started to use it and noticed there really were some directX improvement - I tested Chicken Little game of 2005 and it worked this time (it didn't work in 3.0) The speed was good enough to play.
But I didn't notice any speed improvements, moreover I found it's about 2-3 times more slow than 3.0
Also saving the OS Snapshots and restoring takes about TEN minutes - it was working in seconds in 3.0
The program eats so much of computer resources that it's very hard to switch back to mac os x applications while it is running - there was no such problem in 3.0
Also the startup, shutdown and suspending are significantly (2-3 times) more slow than in 3.0
I am really dissatisfied with suspending which was working so fast in 3.0
Now it is very disappointing and slow.
I have iMac with Core2Duo and 1.5 Gb of RAM.
The final step which made me angry is when I clicked Check for update button I was told that MY LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO UPDATE THE PROGRAM! Wow what a good gift for the customers who upgraded it in the first days after release! Maybe that is a fee for their small discount, I am not sure.
The tech support is really poor as others written. They did everything on their site to make hard for the customers to contact the live person.
And while I was satisified with 3.0, v.4.0 is really a bad move! Better get 3.0 and maybe you will love it.
Parallels - 2 computers in one - and more January 4, 2009
Paul Weiss (NJ, USA)
I am very happy with Parallels 4.0 - I was using the previous version and although I was happy to have Windows on Mac machines I found certain limitations. One inparticuliar was the amount of video ram that you could allocate, it was too low and affected graphic programs and game performance.
With the new version you are able to do your Windows work and play medium end Windows games on Mac without even noticing that you are not on a "PC."
 Horrible, Horrible, Horrible Customer Support December 29, 2008
J. Lowery (Dallas, TX)
I have spent a full hour trying to get support for an activation key which was incorrectly given, and NO ONE has been able to solve the problem. I am constantly given another phone number, and then given the wrong kind of activation key (an upgrade when I need a full version key). BUY VMWare Fusion (which I own); I WOULDN'T BLINK AT THIS RIDICULOUS COMPANY WHO HAS TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
Buen programa!!!!! December 24, 2008
Jose David Jimenez
Esta es la segunda versión que tengo de este programa, el mejor programa para mi para poder usar simultáneamente Windows y MACOS, lo único en contra, hace muy lenta mi computadora en comparación con la versión anterior, usando los dos sistemas operativos simultáneamente, tengo 4GB de RAM y uso Leopard y Windows XP.
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