Mac Desktops
Smartphones
Cameras
Camcorders
Mac Laptops
iPad & Tablets
HDTV
Networking & Wireless
iPods
iPhone Apps
Printers
Storage
Parallels Desktop 3
Pros
- Snapshots and Undo Disks features allow you to easily revert a system to its previous state
- Explorer program facilitates easy transfer of files between operating systems
- 3-D accelerated graphics support
- Many substantial new features
- Support for Boot Camp partitions as virtual machines
Cons
- Tech support still somewhat complicated
- 3-D graphics support still has some problems
- Shared Application support may be overkill in some situations
Software Details
- Parallels
- 10.4 (Tiger)
- Intel only
- $80; upgrade, $50
Questions? Comments on this review? Share Your Thoughts »
We recommend these Virtualization apps for their similarities to the Parallels Desktop 3 in features, specs, ratings, and user interest.
 |
Parallels Desktop 3
Parallels Desktop 3.0 is currently the best solution for running Windows, Linux, or any of many other operating systems alongside OS X. 10 users want this Read more » |
|
|
 |
Parallels Desktop 7
Parallels 7 is a fast, stable, and highly customizable way to virtually run Windows on a Mac. 70 users want this Read more » |
|
|
 |
VMware Fusion 4
Updated virtualization app makes it easier than ever to install and run Windows on your Mac. 60 users want this Read more » |
|
|
 |
Desktop 6 for Mac 20 users want this Read more » |
|
|
 |
Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
If you're feeling a little nervous about using Macs for the first time, the Switch To Mac Edition might well be worth the extra money. 3 users want this Read more » |
|
|
|
|
Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac
Parallels 5 is a feature-rich and speedy virtualization solution that does an excellent job with DirectX and OpenGL video acceleration. 38 users want this Read more » |
|
Ad Choices
