It's been a while since we highlighted a product review on this blog, and so very quickly, I'd just like to mention this
recent article written by Andrew Harrison for PC Advisor and published earlier today. Andrew tested both Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac and VMware Fusion 2 with WorldBench 6 real-world test suite. Here's a snippet:
"With new features added in version 4.0, Parallels Desktop 4.0 has not only caught up with VMWare but in many cases leapfrogged its competitor. The wealth of new features may overload a casual user, but the marginally higher overall performance should please all users of this worthy crossover program."
Better yet, being an avid gamer it was great to see this reviewer test the products with
Monolith Productions' F.E.A.R. with good results on both platforms, though Fusion 2 had more glitchy artifacts (improperly rendered elements) appear during gameplay.
It was actually nice to see the original F.E.A.R. get a little attention as well. When it was new on the market, quite a few high-end PC benchmarkers used the game for testing. For those involved in the wide world of video games, you know that F.E.A.R. 2 just released a few days ago. One of the big reasons I can't wait to play the sequel is because the first one was so amazing. Great graphics, great enemy A.I. and most importantly a huge library of creepy in-game audio that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
For those who had been curious about F.E.A.R. but didn't own a PC, now would seem as good a time as any to check it out on your Mac through a Windows VM in Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac. Make sure the kiddies are in bed first, though. You wouldn't want them to see you fall out of your chair.
For all the little details, you can read Andrew's full product review right here:
Monolith Productions' F.E.A.R. website is here (Age 18+ only):
F.E.A.R. Wiki page here (Less scary than actual website):
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