VMWare Fusion 4 is here!
http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/overview.html

anyone here using VirtualBox to install windows as a guest OS?

I am having problem currently to upgrade my Galaxy S2 Firmware via Odin.

I can transfer the USB connection of my phone into Guest OS, but in Download Mode i cant.

any clues?

That is great. Want to wait a few months before buying so some reviews and comparison are made. I used Parallel and I like it. If Fusion 4 is better might change to them.

Anyone using the latest Parallel Desktop?
Is it actually faster than the previous version?

So which method is mostly appreciate? Bootcamp or virtualized? Sorry, I'm new to this.

just a quick enquiry, windows 8 beta just release few days ago. Can i install it into my Mac using bootcamp?

it isn't beta, more so one stage before alpha. i would personally advice against it but hey

you could install it via bootcamp like any other instances of windows, driver support on the other hand, i wouldn't be able to give any input on.

i just tried it on PD7. gave it 2 CPU and 2gb RAM. lagged like hell haha

Anyone here using Parallels 4 and finding the Mac is booting up real slow after installing PD4?

I only feel a bit slow in booting after using Boot Camp with Windows 7. Not affected by my Parallels Desktop 7 coz I install after Boot Camp.

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Added on September 20, 2011, 5:21 pmWell you have to assigned it properly based on the OS you are using and also based on the total RAM installed you have in your Mac. Tried assigned 2GB to Windows 7 and it lagged. But after revert to 1.5GB it works fine and PD7 don't recommend me to use 1.5GB and above also coz total RAM available is 4GB here.

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Added on September 20, 2011, 5:25 pmI downloaded Windows 8 32-bit edition and installed in Parallels Desktop 7. Well it won't messed up your main OS as it runs on separate environment. Installation goes well, but can't move around in the Metro UI with a mouse unless you tweaked it up with some code which can found in the PD7 forum. A bit lazy to do that and I delete it off from PD7. Haha. Haven't try on Boot Camp but I doubt it will work properly without a touchscreen.

This post has been edited by sixfooter: Sep 20 2011, 05:34 PM

I'm on Fusion 4 with Win XP. Fast and smooth.

any good reviews comparing PD7 and VF4 around?

here's a tip, those who are looking for discount can go here vmware discount promo code

you can thank me later

What discount? None from what I see .. for those who're interested on buying Fusion 4, use FUSION20 for discount code, it will take US$10 off the list price..

I hope to get some opinion regarding to running Window on Mac.

I'm a degree student myself, just switched from Window to Macintosh and word processing is required for assignment. I know iWork should perform just fine on the purpose, but I got alot of Microsoft Documents and the campus is distributing learning material in Microsoft Office format.

Therefore, I need to run Microsoft Office in my Mac. However, the Mac version of Microsoft Office is real expensive and I was planning to get Parallel Desktop 7 instead (to run window on mac, I do have original window version of Microsoft Office).

So which option is better?
1. Microsoft Office (Mac Version)
2. Parallel Desktop 7 + Window OS

Wouldn't PD7 + Windows be more expensive than just Office for Mac?

I believe the price of PD7 + Win7 should be the same as buying the Office for Mac student edition. Why going for a headache.. Btw, it comes with 3 license codes too.. Might be able to sell the two license codes to your buddies

try to find out if u can get office for mac cheaper from ur university. my uni sells them for AUD 99.

How about single user version? Cheaper right?

They are almost the same in term of price.

The option 2 might be cheaper if I can get Window OS FREE from MSDN.

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Added on September 24, 2011, 12:08 pmReally?! May I know which UNI is it?

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Added on September 24, 2011, 12:10 pmBuddies are all using Window Platform.

This post has been edited by Neo_Y: Sep 24 2011, 12:10 PM