Parallels Windows virtualization beta

Do you have reviews? Comparisons? Benchmarks? Videos?

How well does it work? Has anyone reviewed it yet? Has anyone run some standard benchmarks?

How well does it work? Has anyone reviewed it yet? Has anyone run some standard benchmarks?

I was using it on my MacBook Pro all day. It's very fast, except the video is a little stuttery. Oh, and no sound. But networking was *very* fast. I tried installing the Mac drivers from Boot Camp, but the installer wouldn't allow it. If someone extracts the drivers from Boot Camp, then installs them individually in the Parallels VM, I'll bet things will be quite smooth.

It's still a beta, though. I experienced 3 hard crashes of the Mac itself. But when they get the kinks worked out, this thing is gonna rock, and will be my primary method for my occasional Windows needs.

Byrd, Im using a convenient little app called DoubleCommand that allows for alternate key-bindings on my MBP. Right now I have the enter key (the one beside the spacebar) configured to function as a forward delete. Perhaps this is a solution you're looking for?

Give it a shot, you can find this app by searching for it right here on TUAW.

delete key on MBP: use remapkey.exe from MS Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools (part of rktools.exe)

So we have the ability to run Gatesware now... and the reverse is how far behind? It would seem if Apple is selling a new OS each year and that the OS seems some what machine blind, then is it not easier to handle the limited drivers necessary to do OS X on a Dell than Gatesware on an premium priced Apple? If Apple is a "hardware company" that makes the snazziest OS around can the corporate bean counters truly justify the extra cost for a Mac anymore just to run Gatesware on them. I am thinking these trumpets heralding a new age for Macs may only be playing taps. :-(

works well for me too :)

David Schamis:

The OSX Beta does not currently support USB Devices, Physical Optical Media or Digital Audio (no soundcard)

Parallels does support these things on Windows/Linux hosts, however, so I guess they are presently working on it.

Thomas:

Parallels doesn't do 3D acceleration; you'll need to dual-boot for gaming.

Which is fine; I mean what else would ya' do that for? ;)

-K

Does it have hardware-acceleration for gfx?