Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac

With Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 you can run Windows, Linux, & more side-by-side with Mac OS X on your Intel-powered Mac, without restarting your computer. You can easily drag-and-drop files between desktops, and run your favorite Windows-only 3D graphics games and applications directly on your Mac. The newest version of Parallels Desktop for Mac, 4.0, is up to 50% faster than the last version, has an improved, even easier interface, and comes with $175 in bonus software. Learn more


Parallels 4 Features

  • Run Mac OS X and Windows at the same time - side by side.
  • Drag-and-drop file sharing between operating systems - even share screenshots.
  • Run Windows-only 3D games and graphics applications on your Mac.
  • Windows programs run like native Mac programs.
  • Connect removable devices to both Windows and Mac OS X at the same time.
  • Start, stop and manage your Windows VM from your iPhone - remotely!
  • Built-in speech recognition lets you talk to your Parallels Desktop 4.0.
  • And much more


Screenshots

With Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 you can easily open Windows files with Mac programs and Mac files with Windows programs. In Parallels 4.0 you can even share screenshots between the Operating Systems.






Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0 supports 3D graphics games & applications, previously only run on PCs. Support for DirectX 9.0, DirectX Pixel Shader 2.0 and OpenGL 2.0 has increased tremendously.





Run Windows and Mac programs (for example iTunes & WMP) side-by-side. Easily drag-and-drop files between programs. Additionally, portable devices - cameras, memory sticks, etc. - can now be shared betwen operating systems.

 

 


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Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac

   

What Do Parallels Users Say?

Parallels Desktop is great - I can't praise it enough. Just the fact that I don't have to reboot to switch OS is worth the full price. - Andrew

It's like having two computers in one. Definitely the best of both worlds! - Bridget

This is virtualization at its best. Parallels Desktop for Mac is a wonderful piece of software! - Michael

The only negative with Parallels used to be that I couldn't share portable devices, like USB memory sticks, between Operating Systems. In version 4.0 this has been fixed. I'm thrilled! - Richard

Finally! I upgraded to Parallels 3.0 a while back and I love how I can now play Windows only games on my Mac. Overall, this program is very easy-to-use. - Erin

Easy-to-install, easy-to-use, fast, and super stable. When I run it I forget that my "PC" is just virtual. Parallels Desktop for Mac has exceeded my expectations! - Don

GREAT software! I tried a competitor product before and the difference between that product and Parallels is huge in my opinion. I'm so glad I switched! - Bill

 

System Requirements

Primary Operating System: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 Tiger, Mac OS® X 10.5.2 Leopard or higher running on an Intel® Mac
Mac Computer: Any 32- or 64-bit Intel®-based Mac.
Processor: Any 32- or 64-bit any Intel® Core Duo processor.
Memory Requirements: 1 GB of RAM (2GB recommended for Vista).
Disk Space: 450 MB of available hard drive space for Parallels Desktop for Mac installation; 15 GB of available hard drive space is recommended per virtual machine.

 

Parallels + Bonus Software

Parallels Desktop for Mac 3.0 was available in a regular and a Premium version, which included bonus software to keep your Windows VM in top shape. In Parallels Desktop for Mac 4.0, this great software is included for FREE:

   
Parallels Special Offer - Buy 1 for $79.99 - Get a 2nd for $49.99 Buy Parallels Desktop Mac 4.0 Upgrade to Parallels Desktop Mac 4.0