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Parallels Desktop - 5.0

Run Windows simultaneously with OS X.

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This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	5.0
Release Date:	2009-11-04
License:	Commercial
Downloads (this version):	4,511
Downloads (all versions):	375,432
Price:	$79.99

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Product Description:

Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro.

Unlike dual-boot solutions, in which users must completely shut down Mac OS X and endure a full OS start-up cycle to access a important application, Parallels Desktop for Mac empowers users with the ability to run important Windows programs like Outlook, Access, Internet Explorer and all other applications without having to give up the usability and functionality of their Mac OS X machine even for a few minutes.

What's new in this version:

There are more than 70 new features in Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac, many of which give users the flexibility to work in the way they want. Users can choose how much or little Windows they want to see, from running Windows in Full Screen mode where Windows completely covers the Mac user interface to the new Crystal view mode which makes Windows completely disappear. Users can even get a Mac-like experience in their Windows applications, using the intuitive Apple Trackpad Gestures technology to pinch, swipe, and rotate as they do in Mac applications.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel

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Unenthusiastic review found. - Version: 5.0, 12/5/2009 10:56AM PST

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iGreg

Interesting and detailed review of v.5.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2009/11/parallels-desktop-5-review.ars

It is not very enthusiastic.

Both the high cost and this review reinforces my decision to stay with v.4.

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I hope the devs read that review

Paying For Problems - Version: 5.0, 12/1/2009 07:57AM PST

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DTDunn

This software seemed to work OK with version 4. I upgraded to 5 and have never gotten it to work. It seems to hang at the update to their security software. I'm tired of wasting time and am thinking of going backwards to revision 4.

The next issue is their lack of support. They claim as an upgrader I get 18 months of support, but I have to have a code and cannot figure-out how to get it. You can't call them, you are blocked by answering machines, demanding the code.

What a pain in the butt.

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Paying For Problems

Petition to lower upgrade price! - Version: 5.0, 11/13/2009 04:39AM PST

(2 of 3 users found this comment useful)

rickkarrer_dotmac

If you think the $50 upgrade price is far too much for this product, please sign the petition linked below. Also, please spread the word! Parallels may consider lowering the upgrade price if they see people aren't willing to pay $50 each time there's a new release. It may also show them that we're thinking of switching to their competitor(s) who offer better pricing for upgrades.

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/PD5UpdPr/petition.html

Thank you.