Review by Kristi Swede

Parallels installs quickly and easily. For the XP installation, I followed the booklet step-by-step, since it’s not as intuitive as the usual Mac install. It is, however, easier than installing XP on a PC.

XP runs inside a separate window, which you can use full-screen if you prefer. The 5 or 6 applications I need that are PC only have installed and worked without a hitch. I was even able to set up a network print server (Buffalo Technologies) via WIndows, then got it to work on the Mac. Tivo fans, it will run the Tivo Desktop, too.

Overall, I’m thrilled with this fast, smooth virtual machine.