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Parallels Desktop - 2.5 Build 3106.0

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All Time:	(3.3)
Version 2.5 Build 3106.0:	(3.8)
Selected Version:	2.5 Build 3106.0
Release Date:	2006-12-29
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 2.5 Build 3106.0):	12,573
Downloads (all versions):	374,813
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:

USB 2.0 support - "Plug and play" popular USB devices like external hard drives, printers, and scanners, and use them at full native speed.
NOTE! Current Build 3106 doesn't support isochronous devices such as web cameras, microphones, etc.
Full-feature virtual CD/DVD drive - Burn CDs and DVDs directly in virtual machines, and play any copy-protected CD or DVD just like you would on a real PC
Improved Coherence mode - The groundbreaking feature that lets you run Windows applications without seeing Windows just got better! Learn more about Coherence >>
Better Boot Camp support - Using your Boot Camp partition in Parallels Desktop is now easier than ever. Beta3's Boot Camp support includes:
Full support for FAT32 and NTFS partitions
Easy offline configuration. Simply tell Parallels Desktop that you want to create a virtual machine from a Boot Camp Partition and click start. No complicated set up required!
No need to re-activate Windows each time you switch between Boot Camp and Parallels. Activate Windows only once inside Parallels and work in both environments
IMPORTANT! It is not possible to suspend a Virtual Machine that is connected to Boot Camp as it could result in an unstable system.
VERY IMPORTANT! Beta1 (build 3036) users must boot natively into Boot Camp and uninstall Parallels Tools for Boot Camp prior to running it in Beta3 (build 3106).
Transporter Beta3 bundled - migrate your real Windows PC, or existing VMware or Virtual PC VMs to Parallels virtual machines! Learn more about Transporter Beta3 >>
IMPORTANT! Beta1 users MUST upgrade their Transporter package on their Windows source machine before using Transporter in Beta3. Failing to do so may result in a system crash and loss of data
Added keyboard remapping configuration
New Look and Feel - completely redesigned windows and easier to follow dialogues to make Desktop for Mac more user-friendly than ever
True "Drag and Drop" functionality - a long awaited feature that lets you seamlessly drag and drop files and folders from Windows to Mac OS X and vice versa
Read/Write Boot Camp partition - use your Apple Boot Camp Partition as a virtual HDD for Parallels Desktop for Mac
Virtual Machine Catalogue - now all of your virtual machines are available through a centralized VM catalogue which appears on each Parallels Desktop for Mac instance
One-click Virtual Machine Aliases - automatically create a desktop shortcut for your virtual machine with the OS Installation Assistant, by dragging-and-dropping from title bar, or by pressing Command-Option keys combination. Clicking on Alias automatically starts the Virtual Machine
Resizable Main Window - resize the Parallels Desktop for Mac main window as you do with any other Mac application
Auto-Adjusting Screen Resolution - Windows auto-adjusts its screen resolution to the actual main window size
Improved graphic performance - up to 50% faster!
Connect/disconnect USB devices schema improved - no more annoying "wait 5-10 seconds" message on USB device connecting to Parallels Desktop for Mac!
Up to 5 Virtual NICs - now each Virtual Machine can have up to five virtual network interfaces
Enhanced Shared Networking Mode - run Cisco VPN and many other complex networking applications in conjunction with Connection Sharing Mode
NEW! Lots of various fixes

Operating System Requirements:

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

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel

Additional Requirements:

Intel-based Mac

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.5 Build 3106.0:
Overall Rating:	(3.8)	Features:	(4.6)	Support:	(3.2)
Ease of Use:	(3.8)	Quality / Stability:	(3.2)	Price:	(4.4)

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

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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.

Problems with Exchange server/Outlook Calendar - Version: 5.0, 11/10/2009 07:02PM PST

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Cubeman

After having run Parallels 5 for a week, Parallels 4 for 6 months, I can't see much difference, and certainly nothing worth paying for - especially since Parallels 5 has more problems than 4. With 5, Outlook is unable to get calendar information from the Exchange server, to enable you to schedule meetings; it just gets "free/busy" errors. I made no changes other than reverting to 4, with the same virtual machine, and it now works again.

I'm asking for my money back :)

Blue Sceen of Death - not fixed!!!!! - Version: 5.0, 11/9/2009 09:35AM PST

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markbischoff

Hi after installing parallels 5 run directly in the BSOD no of the fixes helps. The whole forum of Paralles is ful of users with the same Problem. Parallels Support try s to waste some time but have finally no help. VM Ware runns perfect also, bootcamp itself Sorry to say but this Update is not worth any single cent So do not use this Update until they have a better version then 5.0.9920

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