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Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac [OLD VERSION]


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$79.99
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Part No:B001K6OEV4
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Nova Development US

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8032693

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  • Update to Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac with accelerated Windows 3D graphics, faster virtual machine performance, expanded USB device compatibility, improved Boot Camp support, Windows Beta 7 support and guest/host compatibility for Mac OS X Snow Leopard
  • Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance--use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
  • Run thousands of Windows applications at near native speed--Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications
  • Install Windows XP and Vista in 3 easy steps--drag and drop files between Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X
  • Support for OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 3D graphics software including games

With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is easier than ever to use with its brand new Mac user interface and lightning-fast performance. This new version is packed with dozens of new features that make running Windows programs on a Mac completely seamless.

Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications. Click to enlarge.

Run Mac OS X and Windows side-by-side. Click to enlarge.

Comprehensive internet security and privacy tools. Click to enlarge.

Performance and Innovation Make Parallels #1. Now Includes More than 50 Powerful New Features! Click to enlarge.

Product Update
This new update to Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac delivers brand new features plus performance enhancements including accelerated Windows 3D graphics, faster virtual machine performance, expanded USB device compatibility, improved Boot Camp support, Windows Beta 7 support and guest/host compatibility for Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

New Features in Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac

  • DirectX 9.0 with Shaders Model 2 Support: Get smoother visuals for your 3D games and graphics programs.
  • Seamlessly Start: Instantly launch Windows in Coherence mode on your Mac desktop for faster access.
  • Apple Remote Disk Support: Access shared CD/DVD drives on another Mac from Windows, especially if you're running Windows on your MacBook Air.
  • Windows 7 Beta Support: Preview the next version of Windows as a guest OS.
  • Windows in Mac Dock: Open Windows files even faster by dragging them to Mac apps in Mac Dock.
  • Mac OS X Snow Leopard Support: Test drive Snow Leopard as a guest and a host OS
  • Plus additional performance and general enhancements, such as:

    • Improved USB device connectivity
    • Enhanced Coherence OS integration
    • Accelerated Windows 3D Graphics
    • Improved Boot Camp support
    • Better overall virtual machine performance

Run Windows on Your Mac the Easy Way. Right Alongside Mac OS X.
Parallels Desktop for Mac makes it possible to run Windows XP or Vista, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting. With Parallels' award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops! Launch Windows applications like Mac applications--right from your Mac's dock.

Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 is the biggest upgrade ever with over 50 new features. It also comes with a complete suite of essential tools you need to run Windows on a Mac. Parallels Desktop now ships with $175 in bonus software including Kaspersky Internet Security, Acronis Disk Director and Acronis True Image.

Lightning-fast performance
Parallels Desktop takes advantage of Intel Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors and Intel VT-x hardware accelerated virtualization, for near-native speed and rock-solid performance. With support for up to 8 GB RAM, 2TB virtual hard disks and up to 4 CPUs, Parallels Desktop for Mac delivers maximum performance.

Unmatched Compatibility
Enjoy all the benefits of having a Mac and keep running the Windows programs you can't live without. Parallels Desktop for Mac runs thousands of Windows applications and is compatible with your favorite USB devices including mobile phones, printers, scanners and GPS devices. With Parallels Desktop you can run any version of Windows, including Vista and XP, as well as Linux, FreeBSD, even MS-DOS, at the same time as OS X! Parallels also supports running Mac OS X Leopard Server in a virtual machine.

Remotely manage your Parallels virtual machine with our Free iPhone App. Click to enlarge.

Comprehensive Protection and Privacy
Parallels Internet Security by Kaspersky protects your Windows programs from virus and spyware threats and even includes a firewall and anti-spam tools. Parallels Desktop also includes SmartGuard instant "snapshots" which make backup and recovery easier than ever.

Additional Features

  • Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance
  • Use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
  • Install Windows XP and Vista in 3 easy steps
  • Coherence 4.0 makes Windows programs run and act like Mac applications
  • Run thousands of Windows applications at near native speed
  • Support for OpenGL and DirectX 9.0 3D graphics software including games
  • Drag and drop files between Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X.
  • Parallels Energy Saver maximizes notebook battery life
  • Built-in Windows virus and spyware protection
  • Migrate your existing PC to your Mac. Even import Boot Camp partitions and VMware Fusion virtual machines.
  • Use iPhone to manage virtual machines
  • Speech recognition support. Use your voice to control major Parallels commands.
  • Unmatched Ease of Use

Includes $175 in Essential Windows Software

  • Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 protects against virus and spyware threats, plus firewall and antispam. $79.99 value

  • Acronis TrueImage Home backup and recovery software for Windows. $49.99 value (display image7.jpg)

  • Acronis Disk Director Suite disk partitioning software for Windows. $49.95 value (display image8.jpg)

With more than 1 million users worldwide, the award-winning Parallels Desktop for Mac is the #1 Mac System Utility.*

90 Day Money Back Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with Parallels Desktop for Mac for any reason, you may return the software directly to Nova Development within 90 days of purchase for your money back.

*No. 1 claim based on NPD Techworld Reports for the period 8/1/06 - 8/31/08. Reviews and awards cited may be for previous versions of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Windows operating system sold separately.



PARALLELS 4.0 MAC DESTOP



Freezes Mac at times2010-06-022 / 5
It works OK, but at times my Mac does freeze. It's useful if you must run PC software on a Mac, but otherwise your better off running PC software on a PC. I decided to buy a cheap used laptop for the few PC programs I need to run.
Slow, version 4 is not worth the upgrade, beware of advertised rebates2010-01-291 / 5
I used v3 for a year and a half and I was happy because it delivered the goods for basic jobs. I decided to upgrade and the result couldn't have been worst : the software is slow and the installation was a nightmare (among other things it didn't recognize the wireless network...?) . The last straw is that the rebates that Nova Development(the manufacturer) offered were not even honored . billed me the software but didn't deliver it until 3 weeks later. As a result my posting of the rebate was technically overdue because Nova went by the invoice date. I won't buy more products from this Company. Value and service are very poor.
Only problems, So slow.2010-01-071 / 5
I have used previous versions of Parallels and version 4 was by far was the worst. It was incredibly slow on a brand new Mac and I was never able to get it running smoothly. Google search will show all the people who had many issues upgrading from previous version.

I just discovered Sun Microsystems' VirtualBox which is totally FREE and runs like a dream! Incredibly easy to use and super fast. Why would anyone continue to pay for Parallels and with the frequent jumping of versions claiming to be better than previous with little delivery of the promise! I'll stick with virtualbox and never look back.
working well for me2009-12-215 / 5
I'm using Parallels to run Windows XP inside of an iMac with 4GB memory, latest Mac OS X. Works very well for me. I haven't installed the included Kapersky anti-virus because I don't use Windows for email or much internet stuff (and I've read that the anti-virus can slow down or possibly destabilize Parallels... this is just hearsay). I've been running mainly Visual C sharp and Quicken.

Parallels is pretty slick with all the various options -- if you want you can have individual Windows windows appear mixed in with your Mac windows. I find I prefer to keep Windows in a "cage" by giving it only a single Mac window in which the Windows environment appears.

One thing that is slightly annoying is dealing with different shortcut key conventions in moving between Windows and Mac. This is not Parallels fault. They give a lot of options in this regard.

In general, Parallels works well, and seems to have a lot of capacity for customizing it; but I find the plethora of settings too daunting and stick with the defaults for most things.
Parallels 4 is Much Faster than Parallels 3, But Parallels 5 Just Came Out2009-11-274 / 5
Parallels 4 is much faster than Parallels 3. MUCH faster. But Parallels 5 came out four days after I purchased Parallels 4. Parallels has a "free upgrade" offer. But they have been very slow to provide an upgrade, even after I filed all the proper paperwork.

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