I recently came to decide to get a Mac (actually two: iMac and MB), but couldnt decide on which virtualisation programme is better.

Each forums/reviews has its own preference . Thus, I'd like to hear from you all!

Thanks alot.

what can i say ....i used virtualbox.org , as the apps are running fine and no lagging


but if you have more RAM , 2 gig above ...just use either fusion or parallel

yea, iMac is 2Gb and MB is waiting to decide. So what do you think, Fusion or Parallels?

@daenvgiell, it depends on your likes. For me, I choose vmware over parallels. vmware can enable 2 cores of your processor, whereas parallels only use a single core. But vmware got downside as well, it don't have much cool features compare to parallels.

I suggest you go have a try on both of the softwares first.

you can try the demo version at apple website and decide for yourself

@kevler,
virtualbox.org? the beta one ka? i try use it but it does not respond la.

maybe it only works on Tiger , at this moment .

for Leopard ..u need to wait for sometimes ,as they are working on this matter .

p/s my MBP still running Tiger ...wargggghhhhh ( tiger's roar)

I've personally bought both and have stuck with VMware for several reasons.

- VMware tech support is more responsive
- VMware has the VMTN forums to ask/browse
- VMware Fusion has dual-core and 64-bit support
- VMware allows almost seamless transfer between their Mac OS, Windows and Linux products (VMware workstation/server/player) so it's easier for me to move back and forth from development on my Mac to testing/production on the Linux boxes.

Sounds good.

but it seems to me that it's not that popular in Malaysia. I called to several shops asking for it, but they have only Parallels.

Where did you purchase the fusion and how much?

Anybody tried gaming on their MacBook X3100 yet? Any luck?

finally someone did ask.

I try couple of games. Running good so far.

- Pro Street (once enable smoke effect, direct kena BSOD )
- Dawn of War (Running wild with it. A lit bit Lag during the fighting effects)
- WC3 (no need to tell la, even Pentium3 machine can run smoothly Both mac and win running wildly)
- Live for Speed (running wild as well )

All the above, i set in native resolution (1280x800). Pro street got abit lag if set higher but it can't enable smoke effect and Antialiasing. Later I might want to test oblivion out. So far so good, I happy with x3100. It performs quite well than I expected.

Btw, Crysis won't work Hope the final x3100 driver release soon. Currently it is only beta.

oredi have pro street ka for mac? or you use VM to play at windows?

i havent tried parallels yet.. but of all the reviews i read out there really seems to favor parallels..

just another word for macbook gaming, don even try to run war-based shooting like cod2.. i run 640x480 also fps only <5

but for rpg, strategy, fps not based on war (like halo, cs runs fine)



This post has been edited by vetkin_gray: Jan 4 2008, 07:17 PM

why most ppl think mac version and using VM to play? Btw, there are no mac version for most recent games. That's the truth. That's why we still need "TINGKAP" VM CANNOT PLAY GAME LA, just can play oldschool games. AIDUH... Running in windows alone already quite lag lo and you still thinking of running in VM?

Btw, your macbook is x3100 or GMA950? If GMA950, you don't bother about playing games. Pro Street can't run in GMA950 btw

x3100

so far the games that ive tested are gta:sa, rct3, civ4, halo

all running perfectly at either 800x600 or 1024x768 with low-med settings

oh yeah, i use xp and using the latest x3100 xp driver v14.31

This post has been edited by vetkin_gray: Jan 4 2008, 07:46 PM

Favour parallels? But the reviews in apple.com and macworld.com say otherwise....

oh.. those games i didn't test it and also not my liking. I think GTA:SA no problem right? and Halo surely no problem. For Halo, it is better to use mac version Got problem also Halo2. I play mostly racing game, and Pro Street good for me in 1280x800 resolution. I just have to disable the world effects and stuff. The car model can go high without lag, i think roughly 20-25fps. If lower down resolution, can get better fps

Buy it online. I bet you with the current exchange rates the online store is cheaper than most retail stores. I paid US$40 each during promos.

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Added on January 4, 2008, 11:40 pmActually why not download your own evaluation copy and try it out on your own. Don't just believe LYN or review comments especially when the eval/demo is available.


This post has been edited by tishaban: Jan 4 2008, 11:40 PM

if i buy any parallels or WMWare Fusion can install on more than 1 Mac right?

Yea, i've been meaning to ask that too. Anyone knows?

I wouldn't know about WMWare, but VMWare I'm sure it's one license per purchase. Can you install your Windows license on multiple PCs? Sure you can. Who's going to come after you? Not our police.