Parallels® today released Commonalities Desktop® 8 for Mac, the latest edition of the No. 1-selling* application for managing Windows and Mac programs at the same time on a Mac without rebooting. People like Apples but many still need to be able to use Windows programs for work, school or hobbies. Now they can appreciate the latest Mountain Lion functions in Windows applications with Commonalities Pc 8. Beginning August 30, present Commonalities Pc customers can update to Commonalities Pc 8 for Mac at www.parallels.com/desktop. For new clients, Commonalities Pc 8 will be available for purchase at suppliers and via the Commonalities website on September 4.
"People don't need to create an either/or choice between Mac and Windows because Apples managing Commonalities Pc 8 encourage individuals to at the same time use programs that best fit their needs – regardless of whether it's an app for OS X, Windows, Search engines Firefox OS, Ie8, or even Android"
New and enhanced functions of Commonalities Pc 8 create life even better for individuals who love their Apples and want to at the same time run Windows applications like Online Traveler, OneNote, Quicken and more. Bringing together the latest variations of the two most popular operating-system – OS X and Windows – opens up a world of opportunity by allowing customers to choose how they want Mac and Windows to collaborate. From having the familiar Windows desktop in complete display to having Windows run invisibly, Commonalities Pc 8 delivers powerful performance to run Windows programs, even graphic-intensive ones, like they were made for a Mac. Use Mountain Lion's Dictation feature in Windows applications, organize Windows "Metro-style" programs in Launchpad, and relish the amazing Retina-display quality in Windows programs.
"People don't need to create an either/or choice between Mac and Windows because Apples managing Commonalities Pc 8 encourage individuals to at the same time use programs that best fit their needs – regardless of whether it's an app for OS X, Windows, Search engines Firefox OS, Ie8, or even Android managing system," said Commonalities CEO Birger Steen. "We hear amazing stories from individuals every day – from students and teachers who need Windows for classes, and developers working on iOS and Android managing system cellular phone gadgets, to businesspeople and parents – who all appreciate the freedom Commonalities Pc for Mac gives them."
As the "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) trend is growing rapidly, and more individuals use Apples in company and at home, Commonalities Pc also offers solutions designed to specific needs.
Parallels Pc for Mac Business Version is designed to the needs of larger companies and IT departments that want to back up Windows-based programs on Apples with a configurable, policy-compliant solution. The Business Version easily fits into present company processes and helps the price of deploying and maintaining client-based application. Information are available at www.parallels.com/desktop/enterprise.
In conjunction with its enterprise focus, Commonalities also recently released the Apple-in-the-Workplace Barometer, a crowd-sourced project for gauging where companies stand in terms of BYOD Mac adoption and assistance. Discover where your company ranks and get entry to a host of resources for learning about and implementing Apples in the enterprise by taking the survey at www.appleintheworkplace.com.
Parallels also announced the option Commonalities Pc 8 Change to Mac™ Version, which includes Commonalities Pc 8 application plus a set of changing tools to instantly move programs, information and browser favorites to Mac, as well as in-box video clips to learn about the Mac. Information are available at www.parallels.com/products/desktop/stm (product page available September 4).
New and enhanced functions in Commonalities Pc 8 include:
Life Simplified
Speak, don't type – Use the new Mountain Lion Dictation tool across both Windows and Mac environments
Open in Online Traveler – When a website doesn't render well within Safari, release it in Online Traveler with a click of a button
Drag and fall e-mail attachments – Simply move and fall information from the desktop onto the Dock icons for Outlook and other Windows e-mail clients to attach and discuss them
Multilingual key pad – Keyboard terminology changes made on the Mac instantly sync, to simplify changing languages in Windows
Parallels Master – Obtain and instantly install Windows or other operating-system (OSes) such as Search engines Firefox OS, Ie8 and Android managing system on your Mac. Commonalities Pc clients have downloaded more than 500,000 copies of Windows using the Commonalities Master to-date, and many extra clients have moved their Windows PCs to their Mac or added Windows and other OSes
Bluetooth-sharing – Multiple Windows and Mac gadgets can now discuss Wireless connections
Windows applications on OS X Launchpad – Add Windows programs to the Mountain Lion or Lion Launchpad to quickly release Mac and Windows programs used most
Consolidated announcements – Incorporation of Windows announcements into the Mac OS X Notification Center enables you to stay updated on Windows exclusive device operations
Resource monitoring – Disk space and memory usage of exclusive machines are conveniently displayed for easy customization and management
Mountain Lion actions for Windows applications – Enjoy seamless integration of Mountain Lion actions with Windows applications such as pinch to zoom, Mission Control, three-finger move, swipe between full-screen applications, two-finger scroll, Launchpad and rotate
Visually Stunning
Brilliant Retina show assistance – Enjoy amazing Retina show quality in Windows OS and Windows programs to see crisper fonts, vivid photos, images and animations
No-hassle demonstrations – The new Presentation Master makes demonstrations interruption-free by disabling screensavers on Mac and Windows, optimizing the full-screen show and instantly adjusting resolution
Improved graphics – Don't compromise, even with graphically extensive applications
Proven Performance
Unmatched performance – Enjoy enhanced Commonalities Pc 8 performance that is up to 30 % quicker for input/output (I/O) functions, 30 % quicker for games and up to 25 % quicker for exclusive device functions such as boot, suspend, shutdown and resume, when compared to Commonalities Pc 7 for Mac**. Commonalities Pc 7 beat the leading competitor in nearly 75 % of the benchmark assessments conducted by MacTech magazine and won 60 % of the assessments by a factor of 10 % or more.
Availability and Pricing
Parallels Pc 8 for Mac is available beginning Aug. 30, 2012, as an update for present Commonalities Pc for Mac customers. The complete edition will be available to new clients on www.parallels.com/desktop starting September 4. Packaged application will also be available starting September 4 at Apple company suppliers, Apple company.com, Amazon.com, Fry's Electronics, MicroCenter and hundreds of other resellers and retail store locations nationwide.
The standard list price (SRP) of Commonalities Pc 8 for Mac is US$79.99, and the Student Version is available for US$39.99. Commonalities Pc 8 Change to Mac Version is US$99.99. Improvements start Aug. 30 for present Commonalities Pc for Mac clients for US$49.99. Special costs of US$49.99 for the complete edition is available to clients currently using VMware Fusion. Information are available online at www.parallels.com/desktop. Subscription offerings such as business-class assistance, ongoing application updates and major edition upgrades for Commonalities Pc for Mac Business Version are available by contacting the Commonalities Sales Team at http://www.parallels.com/desktop/volume-licensing (page available September 4).
Customers who bought Commonalities Pc 7 for Mac from an authorized reseller on or after July 25, 2012, are eligible to update to Commonalities Pc 8 for Mac at no extra price. Customers who bought from parallels.com or have a registered product activation key will instantly be emailed instructions on how to update to Commonalities Pc 8 at no extra price. Information are available at http://www.parallels.com/techguarantee2012.
The Commonalities Mobile app, which works with Commonalities Pc for Mac to give complete entry to both Mac and Windows programs from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, is currently available in the App Store for a special price of US$4.99.
Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac will be available to the general public on September 4 in English, German-, French-, Italian-, Spanish-, Russian-, Japanese-, Chinese-, Korean-, Czech-, Polish- and Portuguese-language versions.
Customers interested in testing Commonalities Pc 8 for Mac can download a trial offer starting September 4, along with in-depth information, videos and screenshots of the new functions, at www.parallels.com/desktop.