Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac to Debut on September 14th
In product benchmark testing, results show Parallels Desktop 6 remains atop the performance rankings that people consider most important. 3D graphics run nearly 40 percent better than before. Boot time for Windows is 41 percent faster than before. Parallels Desktop 6 also boosts speed for working with files on USB drives, networks and in shared folders.
Among the over 80 new and improved features of Parallels Desktop 6 are a full 64-bit engine, support for 5.1 surround sound, enhanced 3D graphics, parental controls, VM encryption, Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts for Windows applications, data migration, and anti-virus support.Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac will carry a suggested retail price of $79.99, with a student edition available for $39.99. A "Switch to Mac" edition that offers additional tools to assist PC users making the move to the Mac platform will be available for $99.99. Existing Parallels Desktop for Mac users can take advantage of upgrade pricing of $49.99, and those who purchased Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac on or after August 15th can receive the new version free of charge.
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Apologies if it's been asked and answered but: Can I install Parallels and Fusion on the same machine?
I wouldn't run them simultaneously, just wondering if I'm forced to choose...
I have both installed and run both on the same bootcamp partition (not at the same time) with few issues. Parallels has caused me more issues (and frustration with the rapid paid upgrade cycle), as it has sometimes gone into a pattern where it hangs my machine if the screensaver comes on. Haven't figured that out yet, and don't know if it might be caused by some interaction with using the same windows system in 3 modes..
$49.99 upgrade price tag?? Seems a bit steep. I am going to wait for some reviews/benchmark test to surface before I buy.
There really should be a 4mth window for recent purchases of Desktop 5 to free upgrade to Desktop 6.
personally I'm sticking to VMWare Fusion 3.1; and will upgrade to 4.o in the future. I NEED proper USB support which will become evident with USB3.0 devices starting to launch like LaCie, WD, etc.
You can purchase the download edition right now. It includes Acronis Disk Director Suite and True Image Home edition. USD $ 49.00
Upgrade Pre-Release Special Invitation
http://usa.novadevelopment.com/EM/2010/parallels/36/P6_0910_UPG2_36.html
$49.99 upgrade price tag?? Seems a bit steep. I am going to wait for some reviews/benchmark test to surface before I buy.
You should try being a user from v2 like me.
Punished for my loyalty. The price I have paid for upgrades alone runs into hundreds of dollars which is just ridiculous.
Why not a sensible fee like $19.99 for existing users?
To have to pay 60% of the regular price....AGAIN... is a joke! :mad:
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