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Parallels Desktop 3 (Mac/Leopard) | 
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| From: Avanquest Software
Category: Software
List Price: £49.99
Buy New: £28.60
You Save: £21.39 (43%)
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Rating:  10 reviews
Platforms: Mac Os X, No Operating System
Media: CD-ROM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: AVQ-PDM-BOX-V3
Model: Parallels-avanq
EAN: 5026247177577
ASIN: B000TUVVHW
Release Date: August 30, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Product Description
Run Windows, Linux, and more operating systems side-by-side with Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Apple Macintosh without rebooting. With Parallels Deskop for the Mac, critical software packages and games for Windows function on your Mac as if they were native applications. The 3.0 release comes packed with more than 50 new features for improved efficiency, file sharing, reliability, and performance.
In Coherence mode, Windows applications can run directly on the OS X desktop.
Out of Coherence mode, Windows applications must run in an emulator window.Better Desktop Coherence
Enjoy the benefits of Windows and OS X operating systems without managing two desktops. In Parallels Desktop 3.0, Coherence mode has been enhanced to make running both operating systems simultaneously even easier and more user-friendly. You can almost forget that you're running two operating systems. - Navigate Windows using the Windows taskbar directly on your Mac desktop, or hide the Windows taskbar until you need it.
- Launch your favorite Windows applications and access the Windows Start menu straight from your Mac Dock.
- Use your Windows applications right on your Mac desktop, without resizing Windows itself.
- Drag-and-drop files and folders instantly between Windows and Mac OS X.
Smarter File Selection
Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac's new SmartSelect feature enables Mac users to open any Windows or Mac files with whatever application they choose--regardless of the OS where the file was created. Double-click a text file in Mac Finder to open it with Microsoft Office Word in Windows. Or synchronize your digital life by playing all the MP3s in your music library with Mac iTunes, even if the files are located in Windows. SmartSelect frees you to choose the best software for the job, without interrupting your workflow. - View and edit a file with any compatible Windows or Mac software available on your Intel Mac.
- Click a hyperlink and launch either Apple's Safari or the Windows-based Web browser of your choice.
- Set SmartSelect so that file types always open in specific Mac or Windows applications, or choose your applications on the fly.
Snapshots for Reliability
Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac's new Snapshots feature enables you to recover your virtual machine from system crashes with the click of a button. In the event of a virus or a Windows system crash, you can conveniently restore your virtual machine to a prior snapshot with all of your data and software intact. Snapshot Manager enables you to view all your snapshots, revert back to previous snapshots, delete snapshots, and edit description information for each snapshot.
Parallels Desktop 3.0 supports Windows games that require DirectX 8.1.Games and Graphics
Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac now supports DirectX 8.1 and OpenGL. - Play select Windows-only games on your Mac.
- Render in complex 3D CAD programs such as AutoCAD 2008.
- Work with CPU-intensive video and sound editing software such as Sony Vegas.
By including deep support for both DirectX and OpenGL, Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac brings a world of Windows-only key productivity and entertainment software to Mac.
Easy Windows Migration
Transporter is a powerful tool in Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac that enables you to transfer your entire PC--including the operating system, applications, files, and personal settings--without losing data or reinstalling any software. And now you can convert VMware Workstation/Server and Virtual PC virtual hard disks to a Parallels virtual machine and migrate directly to your Mac using FireWire.
Personal Installation Assistant
With a powerful, easy to use "Express Windows OS Installation Mode" for Windows Vista and Windows XP, the Installation Assistant completely automates the virtual machine setup and installation of Windows--with almost no user interaction. The Installation Assistant also provides improved and setup for other versions of Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, and eComStation.
Technical Requirements
Primary Operating Systems Supported: Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later
Hardware Requirements: Support on any 32 or 64-bit Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro & Mac Pro Tower.
Processor: Intel Core Solo, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Dual-Core Xeon. Full support for Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x).
Memory: Minimum memory requirements of 512 MB RAM. Recommended to use 1 GB RAM. Use ANY RAM configuration (up to 16 GB) without modifying your host system.
Disk Space: 70 MB of available hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation plus sufficient space allocated for the virtual machine. 15 GB of free hard drive space is recommended.
Display: 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter recommended
Guest Operating Systems supported: Microsoft Windows: 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 2003 and Windows Vista. Linux Distributions: SUSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora Core, Mandriva, Xandros and more. Other: FreeBSD, OS/2, eComStation, Solaris, MS-DOS, and OpenBSD 3.8.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Best Mac purchase i ever made! October 2, 2007
S. Brompton (Hants, UK)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought this product a month ago and it has changed my life - seriously! I am new to Mac and really missed some of the programs i was used to (Access, Project) and I occasionally take my work home with me (all Sage based) so having a Mac that could run Windows was ideal for me. I decided not to go to Boot Camp as i did not want to partition my hard drive.
Installation was easy, just 'hit next' and it installs. Making my XP virtual machine was much the same. After creating my XP, i used the Transporter feature to import all of my data from my home machine into my XP on Mac. I left it running overnight and in the morning i had pretty much my old PC running on my mac at the same time as my mac. Brilliant.
I really cant think of a negative for Parallels. It hasnt crashed on me at all (though i am only 6 weeks or so in) and i can connect my mobile phone to it and sync it within Windows. The only issue i had was my own inability to get Bluetooth workingm though i sent an email to the technical support listed in the manual (Avanquest - the UK publisher) and they got me up and running after a few hours of sending the email. I have now made a Vista VM and am playing around with that.
Do give this product a go if you are a Mac user. I cant fault it - and i now have finally got rid of my old Dell desktop machine!
Brilliant product! Definitely worth the purchase price! October 30, 2007
Jim T. (Reading, UK)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought Parallels 3.0 on recommendation from a mate. I started college earlier this year and while my parents bought me a Mac for my studies, we are actually using a Windows based program on my course. Rather than have to buy another laptop i just bought a copy of Parallels and Windows XP Home now i can run my college application and do all the rest of my college work on my funky Mac.
I dont know what the previous person was talking about, saying that he couldnt run Parallels on his low grade Mac? I have an entry level Macbook, the white one, nothing flash, a gig of RAM, and i can run Parallels really well. Its saved my life! This is a great product. I use it most days to run my college stuff, but i also use it to run the PC version of Office and MSN as i prefer those to the Mac ones, and plus i already own Office. BUY THIS PRODUCT! Its amazingly good value, and i'm definitely a happy chappie being able to run Windows and Mac on my Mac!!
Truly amazing piece of software November 13, 2007
J. Wise (UK)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is, without doubt, amazing. When i decided to ditch the pc and go over to Mac, I thought I might struggle without the familiarity of Windows. With Parallels, there was the chance to keep a bit of Windows on the side and still make the move. I have to say the Mac is a gorgeous bit of kit and I'm gradually getting used to it, but Parallels has made it a very sensible decision. I have a 2.4Ghz iMac with 500Gb hd / 2Gb RAM and it runs like a dream. I have installed Office 2003 and I have to say that I can't tell the difference from when I used it on the pc! Maybe there are problems with basic machines, but with my configuration it IS the best thing since sliced bread! And at this price, why haven't you bought it yet?!!
Excellent - with XP and Solaris already running. January 23, 2008
Lawrie (London, UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Parallels is easy to install and run. Loading in operating systems is also very easy - select the OS, insert the disk, follow the instructions in the installation window. I found that was all there was to it - for both XP and Solaris.
The speed is very good - I'm running an iMac Core 2 Duo - 2GhZ. Its the lowest spec iMac as of Jan 2008. But, I have a lot of memory (4GB), even so, there is loads left when running up either of these OS's. You'll be 'very' comfortable with only 2GB. There's no hanging or pausing.
With OS X Leopard, its much better. You can run an OS in each virtual desktop - full screen. Excluding the mouse and keyboard, you can easily forget your using a Mac.
I haven't used it intensely, but no crashes so far. There are nice features - like automatically sharing your Mac documents folder with Windows (which is optional).
With this software - the Mac becomes a true platform. This means there's no more excuses to convert.
But, there are a couple of issues:
1) After installing Parallels, it tries to get an update straight after. This hung the application. But, after stopping the process, I updated manually - and it was fine.
2) The manual could be more extensive. Its a quick start guide, but the box is huge for what is in side it - so it could have been filled out with a bigger manual.
3) To buy this directly from the producers is more expensive! Charging extra for a CD version and for updates! Also, the pro version has additional 'Windows' software! NOT, mac software! They don't state this very clearly! Lucky I explored these extra packages to find this out - otherwise it looked very attractive. So, in a word, your better off getting it from here.
 AWFUL; buggy, crashes, hangs, slow, worse than using a native Windows PC with bugs!! November 10, 2007
Posco (England)
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I got this a few months ago thinking it would be the answer to my prayers. The first time i installed it it was pitiful, crashing ALL the time and very slow!! I reinstalled and things were better. The crashing almost dissapeared (for a while) but i still got hang and poor USB performance. It took 5 minutes before it would recognise my external hard drive; forget immediate recognition!!
I bought it because i have the Microsoft Office 2003 Professional suite and didn't want to fork out again for the Mac version. I also wanted to use a bunch of other PC programs. Well if i say that i am now using Bootcamp (via Leopard) AND have bought Micosoft Office for the Mac, maybe that will give you an idea of how frustrated i am with this software.
I downloaded an 88MB update for Parallels the other day and if anything that made it worse. Whereas before the update it would crash every other time, it then went on to crash EVERY time!! I got absolutely sick of wasting my time over it and asked for my money back yesterday. I'm sticking with Bootcamp which so far has been infinitely more reliable and faster. I'm sure that this software does work well for some people but for me it didn't. I'm not some numpty either, i know my way around a computer and can solve most problems, this was just too much though.
Oh and for all you people imagining i am using a Mac Mini with 512MB of RAM, nope i have a quad core 2.66 Mac Pro with 8GB of ram!
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