Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 7.0
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
THE GOOD
Lets you experience Windows on your Mac.
THE BAD
Slow; expensive; emulates a slow PC at best; no video-card support; not recommended for PC video games.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 7.0 is slow and a bit expensive, probably because it includes a Windows license, but it's cheaper than buying and maintaining a real PC--even a low-end one.
CNET Reader Reviews
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March 11, 2005 11:44
4.0/5
Those of you who have used Virtual PC 5 (running Windows XP, home) know that in OS X the speed was prohibitively slow. Hence, I had to switch operating system from OS X for Mac functions to OS 9 to use Virtual PC. I used Virtual PC on an iMac G4, ... read more » -
March 31, 2005 12:53
Spectacular
2.5/5
I used Virtual PC 5 and 6 (when Conectix made it) and both were better than the 6.2.2 version from Microsoft. How do I know 7.0 is the same? It's Microsoft, that's why. I found the best way to use Windows is to not use anything from Microsoft. Inste... read more »
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