Parallels or VMware Fusion

monarch · 12th March 2008, 17:12

Hi

I am looking at both Parallels or VMware Fusion to run windows on my Macbook Pro. A friend uses Parallels and finds it generally ok with some minor keyboard typing issues. Anyone with experience with both?

Thanks Harry

Magnus · 12th March 2008, 18:29

Yeah, I've used both. Started using Parallels of course because it was out first, then moved to Fusion when it came out. Actually bought Fusion as soon as the beta came out and I could pre-order. At the time I was having increasing amount of problems with Parallels, and I've been very happy with Fusion since. I'm not saying there's a huge difference between them and most users could probably pick either. One thing I like is that VMWare has a very long experience in virtualization and that there are tons of virtual environments available for download for Fusion.

monarch · 12th March 2008, 19:08

Thanks
I have downloaded VM Fusion and will give it a go tonight
Harry

dandantheitman · 12th March 2008, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnus

Yeah, I've used both. Started using Parallels of course because it was out first, then moved to Fusion when it came out. Actually bought Fusion as soon as the beta came out and I could pre-order. At the time I was having increasing amount of problems with Parallels, and I've been very happy with Fusion since. I'm not saying there's a huge difference between them and most users could probably pick either. One thing I like is that VMWare has a very long experience in virtualization and that there are tons of virtual environments available for download for Fusion.

Here here! I second Magnus's opinion...

Dan

12th March 2008, 17:12	#1 (permalink)
monarch Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 15	Parallels or VMware Fusion Hi I am looking at both Parallels or VMware Fusion to run windows on my Macbook Pro. A friend uses Parallels and finds it generally ok with some minor keyboard typing issues. Anyone with experience with both? Thanks Harry

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Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,394	Yeah, I've used both. Started using Parallels of course because it was out first, then moved to Fusion when it came out. Actually bought Fusion as soon as the beta came out and I could pre-order. At the time I was having increasing amount of problems with Parallels, and I've been very happy with Fusion since. I'm not saying there's a huge difference between them and most users could probably pick either. One thing I like is that VMWare has a very long experience in virtualization and that there are tons of virtual environments available for download for Fusion. Last edited by Magnus : 12th March 2008 at 19:12.

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12th March 2008, 19:08	#3 (permalink)
monarch Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 15	Thanks I have downloaded VM Fusion and will give it a go tonight Harry