Reviews for Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac - Standard Edition

I switched this year to Parallels from Fusion and I love it. Parallels is much better integrated into Mac OS and works seamlessly. None of the messy fits and starts I had with Fusion.

I remain very impressed with this product. From the initial installation on my MacBook Pro to the installation of the upgrade, the concept of plug and play was in effect. No problems and no reason to call support. If such an unlikely event would occur, I believe that Parallels will provide exceptional service as well as a great, hard working product.

I recently switched to MAC due to repeated failures of PC machines. It actually took me four years to make the transition because I was leery about moving everything into a different environment .
WOW!!! The MAC is not only more reliable as a machine, I think it runs Windows better using Parallels 8 than a PC! Being able to easily switch from one format to another makes me wish I had done this a lot sooner. I've even caught myself forgetting which OS I was using!

An easy to use windows operating environment for the iMAC with no messy file changes it just works.... Having looked at several so called recommended systems, the only system that works from the box is Parrallels

I am a Trader using a range of tools to trade FX. currencies - we need to see clear charts fast, some of the suppliers of these charts still only work on windows, I know shame on them..
So I combine my Macbook pro with a large screen (27") and can see a range of charts - helping me continue in my work almost as smoothly as if it was in a Mac OS

I need windows for access to work documents. This is the best program so far and not a bad price when you upgrade from a previous version.

Even though you own a valid license for Windows, it is not always transferrable from another machine. I discovered halfway through the process that Widows is licensed to the laptop, not the user and is not transferable. Even if the laptop is ready for the recycler.

You may purchase Windows during the time of the transfer through this product, but it was a big sticker shock. Thank you former Windows laptop. Parallels is very versatile in how you purchase your Windows license. You are not required to go through them, but their price was comparable.

I bought a new 2012 MBP and upgraded to Mountain Lion.

I soon found many of my old legacy apps were unusable. I have many apps that will someday become replacements.... But for now I run Snow Leopard Server in a virtual window using Parallels to run legacy software like AppleWorks an Quicken!

As a free lance consultant I have to have many environments available to match with my clients. By running parallels, I can mimic the client environment and keep compatible with their desktop no matter what their environment. I also have a technet membership so I run the latest images from microsoft in my Parallels worlds.