Their apps seems to work fine, at least after a week, but I just learned I could have paid less, not have had to install and waste space for XP, yet still use the couple of XP apps I need for work.

Im talking CROSSOVER X-on WINE. THAT is the way to go.
You can install MS Frontpage, Visual Basic.Net, or MSIE 6 even PC-centric games on your Mac-at native speeds-with NO WINDOWS XP WITHIN 100 MILES OF YOUR MAC!
And its only going to get better.

As for Parallels-be careful-they sneak into your shopping cart a "service" by default-that you pay for, unless you 'opt out', so that if you are not paying close attention-you end up buying it. (some nonsense about storing your very own copy of Parallels safe and secure on their server-forever!) These guys are insane.

And they have the gall to charge sales tax to every state, even thought they reside in VA, and VA only.

Their logic is that their Paypal-type e-service (in MN) has a presence in WA, (which I doubt) therefore they can charge me WA state sales tax.
Pure Cr*p.
I bought it from them, via download in VA, not Paypal.
Unless they actually OWN the e-service-there is no connection-and no LEGAL way for them to collect taxes, unless you reside in VA.

They didnt respond to several emails UNTIL I told them I would submit this info to the WA & VA state Depts of Revenue, and damn! if I didnt have an answer back within 10 minutes! WOW!
With their phony convoluted 'story'.

ONE star for their treating their customers with contempt.