VMware Fusion 4 (Mac)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 3.5 x 19 cm
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• ASIN: B005LTV8G0
• Release Date: 30 Oct 2011
  

By : VMware
Price : £30.99

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description
VMware Fusion 4 makes it a breeze to run Windows and Mac applications side by side with incredible speed and reliability. With more than 90 new features, including optimization for today’s multicore Macs and OS X Lion, it’s never been easier to run Windows on a Mac without rebooting.
Brought to you by the worldwide leader in virtualization, VMware Fusion is built from the ground up for the Mac and gives home users, students and business professionals the ultimate Windows experience on the Mac.
Easily Switch from a PC to a Mac - The migration assistant for Windows in VMware Fusion makes it easier than ever to transfer your entire PC to your Mac and have access to your Windows programs and all your files from your old PC directly on your Mac.
Run Windows Programs on Your Mac Without Rebooting
Whether you want to run Windows XP, Vista or 7 on a Mac, the VMware Fusion easy-install feature will get you up and running in no time. With the capability to run Windows-only programs such as Microsoft Project, Access and Internet Explorer, VMware Fusion turns your Mac into the ultimate computer for compatibility.
Use Specific Windows-Only Devices on Your Mac
Continue to use Windows-only USB or Bluetooth devices on your Mac—from GPS receivers to cell phones or mp3 players and other input devices that are supported only in Windows.
Get the Perfect Complement to Boot Camp
You no longer need to choose between Windows and Mac at startup. VMware Fusion lets you run Windows and Mac applications side by side directly from your existing Boot Camp installation.
Better Performance and Faster Graphics
VMware Fusion 4 has been engineered to run Windows and Mac applications side by side with incredible speed and the reliability you need. As a 64-bit Cocoa application, it is optimized for today’s multicore Macs and delivers 3D graphics up to 2.5x faster. VMware Fusion 4 is faster than ever.
VMware Fusion for Mac OS X - ( v. 4 ) - licence - 1 user - promo - Mac - Multilingual
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VMware Fusion 4 (Mac)

 

Technical Details

• Designed for OS X Lion with Windows programs integration to Launchpad and Mission Control
• Brand-new user interface to offer an even more mac-like experience in running Windows and Mac applications side-by-side without rebooting
• Turbocharged performance with up to 2.5x faster 3D
• Run OS X Lion in a virtual machine
• Install from the included USB key or DVD (box product only)
• Migration assistant for Windows: All the software needed to bring your entire PC to your Mac and make the most of your Windows software investment
• Learning centre to help you make the most of VMware Fusion 4 with easy to view video tutorials.

Customer Reviews

Fusion 4 DOES NOT WORK with Macintosh computers with the "Core Duo" chip. These are the 1st generation MacBook/ MacBook Pro computers after Apple switched processors from the PowerPC/ IBM chips to the Core Duo/Intel chips in 2006.
So, if you have a Mac that was manufactured from January 2006 to September 2007, Fusion 4 will not install on it, nor upgrade from any earlier version, which is my case.
Make no mistake, if you have a "Core Duo 2" chipset and up, according to the tech support supervisor I spoke to, you are able to install Lion (10.6) and Snow Leopard.
Additionally, as of yesterday, (11-18-11), you're able to install Snow Leopard as a virtual OS alongside Lion. But, VM reminds the user to respect the Apple EULA before installing.
I was going to hold off reviewing Fusion 4 until I'm able to upgrade my computer system, but it was too important not to tell 1st generation MacBook Pro owners of this requirement.
I bought Fusion 1 several years ago and upgraded every year. This is one of the most reliable of softwares out there.

My parents were recently in the market for a new computer, so knowing I'd be their free tech support, I told them to buy a Mac, as I'm a long-time Mac user, and it's easier for me to troubleshoot their computer if we're both running the same OS. Well, they did, and my Mom's first question was, "Can I run (insert Windows-only software) on it?" Of course, I saw this coming, and I was fortunate to have gotten VMware's Fusion 4 through Amazon Vine.
For those not familiar with VMware Fusion, it differs from Apple's own Boot Camp, which comes pre-installed on all new Intel-based Macs, in that, unlike Boot Camp, which requires you to select which operating system (OS) you want to use when you first turn on your computer, you can start your Mac in Mac OS X as usual, and just run the second OS (or its applications) inside of Mac OS X just as if it were another program. Very slick!
Now, the installation process was very simple (just drag-and-drop the application, which can also be moved to a different folder, even after installing your new OS) and much faster than I had anticipated--I had it all set up in probably less than half an hour. I liked how the entire process was streamlined; I'm not sure if it's my imagination, but everything went so smoothly, it seems like the entire process was optimized for installing Windows.
Once installed, Windows had to run a bunch of updates, which took a little while, and then I could go ahead and install a few programs my Mom wanted to carry over and they all worked with various peripherals, such as her printer and digital camera. From what I could tell, everything I tested opened quickly and ran smoothly. Because my Mom just wanted everything to "work," I set up Fusion to run in Unity , so I could add shortcuts for the applications directly to the dock, so she doesn't have to hunt through a virtualized window of Windows to open the programs she needs. I have to say, everything, from installation to virtualization, is extremely smooth and seamless--everything runs just like it would if were just another part of OS X Lion.
I do, however, feel I have to point this out because my Mom said, "I thought Macs don't get viruses," when I told her that I had to install antivirus software: Because Fusion runs a full installation of Windows in virtualization, it's still susceptible to Windows viruses. So while Mac OS might be relatively virus-free, the Windows partition can still get thoroughly corrupted and mess up your computer if you don't have proper antivirus software installed in Windows. This, of course, is not the fault of VMware Fusion 4, so no points off for that. Rather, I just thought some potential users might want to know (like my Mom did).
So my parents are very happy with their Mac now and I was so impressed with VMware Fusion that I installed it onto my Mac at home, so I can start messing around with Linux (Fusion 4's license allows for unlimited installations for personal use). The highest compliment I think I can place upon Fusion 4 is that it makes virtualization painless and feel like a natural part of the Mac OS. An easy five stars!

 

VMware Fusion 4 (Mac)