Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Parallels SoftwareBrand: Parallels Software
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: DVD-ROM
Release Date: 2011-09-06
Platform: Mac
Model: PDFM7XL-BX1-EN
Product features:
- Use a wide variety of 3D design programs and games with full DirectX 9.0c/9Ex and Shader Model 3 support
- Use the graphics capabilities and unique features in Windows applications whether you?re a gamer, student, architect, designer or engineer
- Use Mac OX Lion features like Launchpad and Mission Control with your Windows applications
- Seamlessly run Windows and its applications side by side with Mac OS X and its applications on a single Mac
- Moving your old PC to a Mac is a breeze; if you need Windows, conveniently purchase and download it in the new Parallels Wizard
Software Reviews of Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac
Customer Review: Best version so far
Summary: 5 Stars
Now the version 6 of Parallels worked very well on Snow Leopard and Lion (later found the 'shutdown problem' in Snow Leopard/Lion not a Parallels issue, even though the cause I couldn't find out). The only problem with version 6 was its somewhat laggy resume from suspension, but this has been improved in version 7, and Windows XP runs a little quicker too--whether startup and shutdown. Wow, shutdown is a bit faster now. The interface of Parallels takes on the Lion look, which I don't care for as much (why Apple didn't stick to the traditional blue candy cane look on scroll bars I am not exactly sure, but it may have something to do with iOS interface).Five stars for performance (the best in this version yet), and the bugs that other reviewers have mentioned, I have not come across. My Mac Pro is exactly four years old now (yes, late September 2007). It does help having 10 GB of RAM, even though for my needs, Windows XP runs fine on 512 MB allocated (but then I don't have a lot installed, and no antivirus program, a common culprit for slowdown). Upon occasion (when starting the Virtual Machine), Parallels gives a message though, that you need 256 MB of video memory (NVIDIA) for 3D acceleration, but I just ignore this because I don't do gaming or other 3D work on Windows. If any other gripe is very minor, and previous versions didn't do this... When I minimize Parallels 7, and go to restore (left-click on the Dock), it likes to restore to 640 x 480, and then I simply click the green '+' sign to maximize it back to where it was before. I won't dock anything off (or 4.5 stars would be fair) because I find many other minor niggles (quirks) in Lion that irritate me mildly, more often.
Installation took a little time and went smoothly, but my bad (operator error) for having disabled Internet connection when installing Parallels Tools. It gave an error report message but I simply ignored and went to the menu to reinstall the tools. It has happened to me before (not the error screen but sometimes when an older version of the Virtual Machine were shutdown improperly). This was often due to the Finder not responding--Parallels had a tendency to cause unresponsive behavior, but I haven't yet seen this in version 7, so the bug must've been corrected--so far. Everything has worked fine at this time.
I recommend this version. Still have version 6 that I just upgraded to version 7 with the discount. Keep in mind that in order to receive updates from their site (I didn't buy Parallels 6 and 7 on Amazon), you should register. It takes a minute or two. It does, in some cases, give a popup, asking if you want to install Kapersky, but I don't care for this antivirus program, originally because I thought it caused Mac not to shutdown properly. I had tried running Malwarebytes' Antivirus or AVG Antivirus, but they didn't play nicely with Windows XP running on Parallels 6, and there were unwanted ads. AVG isn't free anymore, at least in the version I tried. I just don't go online with Parallels (as I use Firefox or Chrome on Mac, which is safer anyway), leaving the Internet connection (adapter) disabled, enabling it if necessary. As far as the offer to buy Parallels 7, I went ahead and did so, and have been glad since. Important note though, if I recall correctly, if you have version 4 (had many bugs and very slow performance in my trial use) or earlier, the upgrade key won't work for version 7. Good luck.
Description of Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac
With Parallels Desktop for Mac, you can seamlessly run both Windows and Mac OS X Lion applications side-by-side with speed, control and confidence. Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is simple both Windows and Mac OS X - on one seamless desktop. Multiple view modes make it possible for you to customize the level of integration between Mac and Windows without compromising performance. Parallels Mobile App for iPhone and iPad links you back to the to your Mac and Windows applications. You can even use Mac OS X Lion features like Launchpad and Mission Control with your Windows applications, and run Mac OS X Lion as a guest operating system.Run Windows Applications Like They Were Made for Your Mac
Great for home or school
Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac enables one Mac to handle all your computing needs. Run Windows and Mac OS X side-by-side; even use parental controls to manage access to Windows applications. In school? Run the PC programs your school requires and the Mac applications you love.
Fast, easy way to run Windows and Mac applications side by side, without rebooting.
A Mac-based business must-have
An office full of Macs can still run the business-critical PC applications that you, your clients and your partners need. On the go? Parallels Mobile Pro for your iPad and iPhone lets you remotely use your Mac and Windows applications from anywhere.
Made with Mac lovers in mind
If you love Mac, you'll love Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac. Run Mac OS X and Windows without rebooting. Experience Windows applications with the same elegant look and feel as Mac applications with features like Mac OS X Lion Launchpad, full screen support, gestures and Mission Control support.
90+ New Features and Enhancements
With more than 90 new, exciting features and enhancements, Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac is the smart solution for running Windows on Mac.
New Features:
- New! Use Mac OS X Lion features like Launchpad, Mission Control and gestures and you'll think your Windows applications were made for Mac
- New! Parallels Mobile Pro lets you remotely access all of your Mac and Windows applications in your iPad or iPhone from anywhere while you're on the go
- New! Purchase, download, and install Windows right from the Parallels Wizard
- New! Easily share your iSight or FaceTime HD camera between Mac and Windows applications
- New! Run Mac OS X Lion as a guest operating system
Enhanced Features:
- Enhanced! Automatically move your programs, data and media (My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, My Videos, My Downloads, and settings) to the appropriate folders on your Mac
- Enhanced! Choose up to 1GB of video memory for your most graphically intensive Windows programs -- Parallels Desktop 7 delivers unmatched visual fidelity
- Enhanced! Super-fast 3D graphics performance to run the most graphics-intensive Windows programs
- Enhanced! All new help and documentation in the Apple style standard make it easy to find the information you need
Benefits:
- Have the Mac you want and still use the Windows programs you need
- Windows programs can be launched right from the Mac Dock
- You can copy & paste and drag & drop files and data between Windows and Mac applications
- Use all your Windows-based programs on your Mac, even graphically intense apps
What's in the Box
Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, Quick Reference Guide, Quick Start Guide, Getting Started Booklet, Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 for Windows, Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac 2011, Acronis Online Backup 2010
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