Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac includes everything you need to make the move to Mac smart and simple. Get ready with interactive video tutorials and step-by-step guides for easily moving your entire Windows system.
- Parallels high-speed USB transfer cable and Parallels Transporter software
- Interactive video tutorials designed for Windows users
- Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance
- Use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
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Overview
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac includes everything you need to make the move to Mac smart and simple. Get ready with interactive video tutorials and step-by-step guides.
Seamless transition
Transfer your entire Windows system, including programs, photos and music, with the complete suite of move-to-Mac tools such as the Parallels USB transfer cable, Parallels Transporter migration software and bonus Windows software.
Mac and Windows simultaneously
Run your favorite Windows programs, Linux and more side-by-side with Mac OS X without rebooting—and switch between them with ease.
Features
- Parallels high-speed USB transfer cable and Parallels Transporter software
- Complete set of interactive video tutorials designed for Windows users
- Advanced virtualization engine with lightning-fast performance
- Use Windows on your Mac without rebooting
- Install Windows XP and Vista in three 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
- $175 in bonus software including Kaspersky Internet Security, Acronis True Image and Acronis Disk Director
- Compatible with Windows (Vista, 7, XP 2003, NT, 2000, Me, 98, 95, 3.11, and 3.1), and any Linux distribution, Free BSD Solaris, OS/2, eComStation or MS-DOS
Did you notice?
Run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time and even drag-and drop files between desktops.
Apple Recommends for...
Anyone who wants to switch from a PC to a Mac, but still run Windows applications on their new Mac.
System requirements
- Intel processor
- Mac OS X v10.4.11 or v10.5 or later
- 1GB of RAM (2 GB recommended to run Windows Vista)
- 1GB of free hard-disk space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate to your virtual machine
- Internet connection required for online updates
- DVD drive
- Requires Windows or other operating system (not included)
What's in the box?
- Parallels Desktop for Mac
- Parallels USB transfer cable
- “Getting Started on Mac” video tutorials
- Printed user guide
- Mac “quick-tips” reference card
Mfr. Part No.: WHMCT
Most Useful Reviews
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
Amazing!
Written by AG from seattle
Sep 3, 2009
Such a great idea! I am amazed by how easy it is and now I have my PC on my Mac..Crazy! I love it
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
A good product
Written by MR from dearborn heights
Sep 9, 2009
do not buy if you only have 2gb of memory other than that its great!!!!!
18 of 22 people found this useful
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
More than I expected
Written by MK from Seattle
Sep 23, 2009
I got this program just to move files over quickly to my new Mac like the sales person told me it would do.
I was really happy about the lessons that taught me about my new Mac. I didn't think I'd rely on those videos as much as I did.
3 products in one. A must have. …More12 of 15 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
Keeps crashing
Written by BC from honolulu
Nov 14, 2009
I bought this program after switching to a MacBook thinking I could use it like a WIndows machine. It worked for about a week, but then it kept on crashing like my Windows machine would. I now use VMWare Fusion which is much more stable but takes up at least 8Gb for a full insatllation of Windows XP Pro. …More
3 of 3 people found this useful
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
More than I expected
Written by MK from Seattle
Sep 23, 2009
I got this program just to move files over quickly to my new Mac like the sales person told me it would do.
I was really happy about the lessons that taught me about my new Mac. I didn't think I'd rely on those videos as much as I did.
3 products in one. A must have. …More12 of 15 people found this useful
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Parallels Desktop Switch to Mac Edition
A good product
Written by MR from dearborn heights
Sep 9, 2009
do not buy if you only have 2gb of memory other than that its great!!!!!
18 of 22 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Do I have to purchase Windows XP or will Parallels desktop switch to mac Edition automatically transfer it?
- Asked by MW from Campbellsburg
- Oct 14, 2009
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will Parallels support Windows 7?
- Asked by DD from Picton
- Oct 13, 2009
Most Recent
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Do I have to purchase Windows XP or will Parallels desktop switch to mac Edition automatically transfer it?
- Asked by MW from Campbellsburg
- Oct 14, 2009
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what if I have an amd processor instead of intel? can I still use parallels desktop switch to mac edition?
- Asked by RF from Georgetown
- Oct 9, 2009
