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studioprisoner · 3 Weeks Ago

MacUpdate Promo - Big discounts on Mac software every day.

Parallels ($79.99) (Locked)

BannerZest (49.00) (Locked)

Sound Studio (79.99) (Locked)

DVDRemaster Pro (49.99)
Typinator (29.99)
StoryMill (44.95)
Leap (59.00)
MenuCalendarClock (19.95)
Art Text (39.95)
Hazel (21.95)

i wouldn't mind this, to get Paralles, and some of the other software could be useful to me as well.

What do you think?

**Yuiichi** · 3 Weeks Ago

Personally, I won't be buying it, just like MacHeist. However, Heist's problem (for me) was that I owned most of the apps (except Cha-Ching) that I actually wanted. The problem with this deal is that I've only heard of 3 (Typinator, Hazel, and Parallels). Of those three, I have another app that does what Typinator does, don't really see a need for Hazel, and would rather VMWare Fusion.

With all of that pessimism aside, I think it's definitely a great deal for that many apps!

divigation · 3 Weeks Ago

I wish it was loaded better because I am a total sucker for bundles. I have better alternatives for all of the software that I would have use for and have Parallels. So unfortunately I will be waiting around for another bundle to blow money on. And since I am not buying it I am annoyed by its longevity because I am not being offered my daily mups in the interim.

But it is a great package if you don't have but want Parallels; you get it for a discount bundled with a couple hundred dollars worth of independent software.

**baseballboy828** · 3 Weeks Ago

I already own Parallels, otherwise I'd buy it for that. The only other app I want is Hazel, but if I decide to buy it, I can just go give the developer $20 instead of wasting another $45 on the bundle.

lonnie · 3 Weeks Ago

I don't think I'll buy it. Parallels would be nice, I'd rather have a big discount on Parallels than all the other crap-o-la included. The biggest problem is that the apps are all over the place - what's the odds you'd (I'd) ever use them all. Or even a third of them. Or even more than Parallels and Hazel.

philbowell · 3 Weeks Ago

I wouldn't mind Parallels, but I don't have a copy of Windows or a need for it, so I guess that answers whether I will buy it or not!

notabadname · 3 Weeks Ago

Not for me either. I will need Parallels in the future when I get my first Intel Mac, but I wouldn't really use the other software though. But thanks for posting the info @studioprisioner

**baseballboy828** · 3 Weeks Ago

Parallels is $80 so if you want it the bundle is worth it even though most of the other apps aren't useful. I already have parallels so the bundle isn't worth it for me.

EDIT: Coincidentally, there is a VMWare Fusion ad at the top of this page.

zero9ine · 2 Weeks Ago

I currently own Parallels and VMWare Fusion and out of the two I'd definately recommend VMWare Fusion over Parallels.

I find Parallels sucks down too many resources especially when unloading and quitting the app, VMWare Fusion tends to release memory and resources better after running Windows XP from both.

Seems strange since I have 6gb Ram on my Mac Pro QuadCore it shouldnt have that issue.

I also noticed Parallels would jam up when I quit it and then needed to load it back up at some point again later, the icon would sit in the dock doing nothing and wouldnt force quit.

VMWare have been out and at it for a lot longer than Parallels have too from what I heard.

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studioprisoner Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 287	MacUpdate Promo - Big discounts on Mac software every day. Parallels ($79.99) (Locked) BannerZest (49.00) (Locked) Sound Studio (79.99) (Locked) DVDRemaster Pro (49.99) Typinator (29.99) StoryMill (44.95) Leap (59.00) MenuCalendarClock (19.95) Art Text (39.95) Hazel (21.95) i wouldn't mind this, to get Paralles, and some of the other software could be useful to me as well. What do you think? __________________ Mac Book Pro 15" 2.2Ghz 2GB Ram iPhone 8GB 1.1.4

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Yuiichi Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,804	Personally, I won't be buying it, just like MacHeist. However, Heist's problem (for me) was that I owned most of the apps (except Cha-Ching) that I actually wanted. The problem with this deal is that I've only heard of 3 (Typinator, Hazel, and Parallels). Of those three, I have another app that does what Typinator does, don't really see a need for Hazel, and would rather VMWare Fusion. With all of that pessimism aside, I think it's definitely a great deal for that many apps! __________________ My Mac(s): MacBook, white - 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HDD Cake for you? The Macversity - Mac + School = Love.

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divigation Concierge Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 737	I wish it was loaded better because I am a total sucker for bundles. I have better alternatives for all of the software that I would have use for and have Parallels. So unfortunately I will be waiting around for another bundle to blow money on. And since I am not buying it I am annoyed by its longevity because I am not being offered my daily mups in the interim. But it is a great package if you don't have but want Parallels; you get it for a discount bundled with a couple hundred dollars worth of independent software. __________________ 17" MBP 2.33GHz C2D 3GB RAM 160GB HDD TV [courtesy of the fine folks at TAB] & iPhone

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baseballboy828 Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,867	I already own Parallels, otherwise I'd buy it for that. The only other app I want is Hazel, but if I decide to buy it, I can just go give the developer $20 instead of wasting another $45 on the bundle. __________________ iMac Intel Core Duo 17" 1.83Ghz, 2GB Crucial RAM ::Twitter : Pownce:: Email me for Pownce, Skitch, and Joost invites. Ben Drucker Photography ::

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lonnie Personal Shopping Specialist Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: -TeXaS- Posts: 266	I don't think I'll buy it. Parallels would be nice, I'd rather have a big discount on Parallels than all the other crap-o-la included. The biggest problem is that the apps are all over the place - what's the odds you'd (I'd) ever use them all. Or even a third of them. Or even more than Parallels and Hazel. __________________ 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 20" new slim black back iMac with 4 GB RAM \| McKinleyBrown

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philbowell Concierge Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 813	I wouldn't mind Parallels, but I don't have a copy of Windows or a need for it, so I guess that answers whether I will buy it or not! __________________ My Mac's: 20" iMac Core Duo with 2gb RAM; 14" iBook G4 My Blog

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notabadname Business Consultant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 133	Not for me either. I will need Parallels in the future when I get my first Intel Mac, but I wouldn't really use the other software though. But thanks for posting the info @studioprisioner __________________ Dual 2 GHz G5, 20" ACD, iPhone, 40 Gb iPod, Shuffle

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baseballboy828 Assistant Store Manager Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,867	Parallels is $80 so if you want it the bundle is worth it even though most of the other apps aren't useful. I already have parallels so the bundle isn't worth it for me. EDIT: Coincidentally, there is a VMWare Fusion ad at the top of this page. __________________ iMac Intel Core Duo 17" 1.83Ghz, 2GB Crucial RAM ::Twitter : Pownce:: Email me for Pownce, Skitch, and Joost invites. Ben Drucker Photography :: Last edited by baseballboy828; 3 Weeks Ago at 06:14 AM.

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zero9ine Operator Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	I currently own Parallels and VMWare Fusion and out of the two I'd definately recommend VMWare Fusion over Parallels. I find Parallels sucks down too many resources especially when unloading and quitting the app, VMWare Fusion tends to release memory and resources better after running Windows XP from both. Seems strange since I have 6gb Ram on my Mac Pro QuadCore it shouldnt have that issue. I also noticed Parallels would jam up when I quit it and then needed to load it back up at some point again later, the icon would sit in the dock doing nothing and wouldnt force quit. VMWare have been out and at it for a lot longer than Parallels have too from what I heard.

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