Parallels Desktop 4

Pros
- Lower CPU usage than prior version
- SmartMount for using devices in both OSs
- Support for eight CPUs
- Modality mode
- Bundled Windows software
- Free e-mail and phone tech support
Cons
- Incomplete DirectX support
- Bugs in upgrade process and other features
- $40 upgrade cost
- All sharing features enabled by default
Software Details
- Parallels
- 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard)
- Intel only
- $80; upgrade from Parallels 3, $40
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