Item: Parallels Desktop
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In our team, we prefer using MacBooks for the vast majority of our work. However, there are a few things here and there that require us to work within a Windows environment. In these specific cases, we use Parallels Desktop to access a virtual Windows installation and use the software we need to get our work done efficiently all on one machine.

Pros and Cons

Runs Windows in a virtual environment
Does not take up a lot of additional overhead
Runs fast and seamless
Easy to setup and use

There are a lot of configuration options that can seem overwhelming.
Some features are not clearly explained.
Frequent updates sometimes interrupt workflow.

Return on Investment

Parallels Desktop saved me from having to purchase a separate machine.
Allowing me to use one device to work within two environments is much more efficient.
The investment in this software has paid off already in the savings of not needing multiple computers.

Key Insights

Do you think Parallels Desktop delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Parallels Desktop's feature set?

Yes

Did Parallels Desktop live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Parallels Desktop go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Parallels Desktop again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

From my perspective, Parallels Desktop is particularly well suited for users who need the flexibility of working within MacOS and Windows all on the same machine without relying on a remote desktop connection. Having the virtual environment fully contained on the machine frees you from relying on a stable internet connection or the availability of a remote machine. For those people who do depend on Windows primarily, then this will not offer as much of a benefit.

Parallels Desktop saved me from buying another computer

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with Parallels Desktop