[Denco]

I'm sure this question has been debated ad nauseum, but i am new. I have read multiple pages about advantages and disadvantages of both. Bootcamp free, but have read many functionality issues. Parallels $79 but have read about peripheral compatability issues. Now i am looking for real user opinions. Thanks
Could not find a thread for this sorry if everyone is sick of discussing this.

[griffman]

Before that question can be answered, you need to tell us what types of programs you intend to run in Windows. Otherwise, we can only generalize.
-rob.

[kenwoodxd]

I use both, I use Parallels when I need windows quickly but if I play any games or need to use the built in isight cam over MSN (imo this is the best IM to use it with) I reboot into Bootcamp they both have there advantages and disadvantages, like with Parallels you can switch between OSX and XP easy but with Bootcamp you have to restart your Mac. On the other hand you can install Linux, Vista and a few other OS's on Parallels so it all depends on what you need to use Windows, Linux etc... for? Just to add I got Parallels free which is part of my reason for using it /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Rogue57]

I had the same issue which why to go... I decided on Boot Camp for two reasons... 1st Cost.. Boot Camp is Free... and the Windows OS is going to add to the cost.. 2nd - It was built by Apple to work! WIth there newsest upgrade.. V1.12.. it was easy once you understood it... plus If it didn't work, after reading the instructions I could always undo the partition and try again or invest in Parallels...
Looking back now after about two months of "Playing" with Windows using Boot Camp! (Explain in a minute) I can tell you now I made the right choice... The only decision I make now is which OS I want to start up in when I turn my computer on... (done holding down the option button) I put Windows on using Boot Camp for main one reason and one reason only... the PC games... sure I can curse the internet... and download demos or "Work" (coughing, Choking) but when I boot up in Windows it's only to play games.. I do all my work on the Mac side... The biggest reason is because Boot Camp runs Window at the full spead of the processor... and for the games I'm playing it's been great! Just bought "Supreme Commander" awsome! Microsofts latest flight simulator... beautiful! My first game was the entire Command and Conquer DVD... Every game on that DVD plays flawlessly... at full speed! While I still can't take either came to their limit in quality... because of games demands and my limited processor... I haven't regretted putting Boot Camp on and give it a shot first!
My only sugguestion is to read everything about installing Boot Camp first before you start... my only issue is that I can't give it more HD space to play in... It's a wonder solution for getting into Windows... Now get this... My son who works for the Hilton IT department was the one who purchased the Flight Simulator... it wouldn't load on his system at first and then it was too slow to work use because of his limited system, but on my 2Ghz, 20" iMac... he was so impressed with having both OS's he's buying his own iMac, soon! So if that isn't reason enough to give it a shot I don't know what would be... The only known issue is that the Extended key numbers on the number pad don't work in the Windows mode... only the numbers at the top of the key board... don't ask me why, maybe there's a fix coming on that too... Frankly it doesn't matter to me.. I'm enjoying the fact that I have the best of both worlds and can work either way if nessesary.
The only other MAIN issue is that you can't exchange files between OS's unless you burn them to a CD/DVD or use a common memory stick to transport the files... and again restart the computer... as for having to restart the system each time for each OS... who cares, in time you just get use to it! I get to play the games and by the time their ready for Mac their cheaper on the PC anyway! But good luck no matter what you do with it ... it will be fun once you make up your own mind.. if you have any other questions... let me know.

[kenwoodxd]

The extended key numbers DO work you have to press the key above 7 on the extended number bit /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Its like the Num Lock key on normal keyboards

[Rogue57]

Thanks for the tip... didn't know that!

[Denco]

Thanks for the thoughts thus far. The opinions are very helpful.All of my business is totally run with OSX. In the my house we have two imac G3s ,G4 powerbook and two Intel Imacs . Mostly my family will be opening Windows files from online and downloading music, video and photos onto their Blackberries, multimedia cell phones and DS's and PSP's most of these media management programs are written just for Windows. Maybe a couple of games and documents but nothing very graphically intensive.
Thanks

[Rogue57]

Brand New... Found this last night...
http://www.codeweave...products/cxmac/
I'm trying it out today!
Will let you know as soon as I can

[madeinguam]

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Brand New... Found this last night...
http://www.codeweave...products/cxmac/
I'm trying it out today!
Will let you know as soon as I can

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Have you tried out it yet? If so, does it run and support graphic-intensive games like Boot Camp does or does it run considerably slower?