[DM-MUG] Parallels vs Boot Camp

[Arne Quanbeck]

BootCamp is closer to a real PC. For example, graphics in Parallels  
is slower than BootCamp. Parallels also had a bug where USB devices  
(especially drives) would behave in unexpected ways. They have since  
fixed this issue via a free update.

On the other hand, Parallels is much more convenient. You can use  
Windows in a Window, Windows Full Screen, or Windows applications  
right next to your Mac applications (almost like native apps) via  
Coherence. Parallels also can take less drive space since it's images  
are resizable. BootCamp uses fixed partition sizes, which are not  
easy to modify.

There are some features in Parallels that let it work with a BootCamp  
system, so as far as the install format, BootCamp might be a better  
option. I have not tested these, so I don't know how well it works.

I use Parallels on my MacBook. It works well the majority of the time.
Arne

On Apr 14, 2007, at 12:54 PM, Victoria L. Herring wrote:

> I don't have Windows but here's my take:  BootCamp is free but you  
> must restart in the OS you want to use, Parallels costs [there may  
> be a MUG deal to save $ tho] but you don't have to reboot.
>
> I don't know about XP v Vista = maybe you could more 'cheaply' find  
> XP not preinstalled and install it on your MBP??  Others here iwll  
> know, I hope.
>
>> I'm looking at ordering a MacBook with Windows pre-installed.   
>> Some have Parallels and some have BootCamp.  Would someone mind  
>> running down the pros and cons?  Also, is one more of a "standard"  
>> than the other, or does that really matter?
>>
>> Finally, would I be better off just waiting awhile and buying a  
>> copy of Vista for the MacBook?
>>
>> I use Windows on a very limited basis, but thought these bundles  
>> were a cheap enough add-on to be worthwhile.
>
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