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Testseek.com have collected 9 expert reviews of the VMware Fusion 1.0 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for VMware Fusion 1.0.
 
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The editors liked

  • Runs Windows concurrently with OS X
  • Can run multiple OSes
  • Easy Windows installation
  • Can use your Boot Camp partition
  • Can use multiple processors for better performance
  • Feels like Mac software. Virtualize two cores per virtual machine. 64-bit OS support.

The editors didn't like

  • Limited support for peripherals
  • Doesnt support multiple displays
  • Builtin backup is limited
  • Limited to a single snapshot.

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  Published: 2008-06-03, review by: about.com

  • Runs Windows concurrently with OS X, Can run multiple OSes, Easy Windows installation, Can use your Boot Camp partition, Can use multiple processors for better performance
  • Limited support for peripherals, Doesnt support multiple displays, Builtin backup is limited
  • VMware Fusion is a latecomer to the Mac virtualization market, but its a product that was worth waiting for. Fusion seems to be more stable than other virtualization products Ive tried, with fewer crashes. Performance is good, with support for multip...

 
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  Published: 2008-02-21, review by: maclife.com

  • Feels like Mac software. Virtualize two cores per virtual machine. 64-bit OS support.
  • Limited to a single snapshot.
  • Fusion is a great product, and if it weren’t for the fact that we’d seen so many of its exciting features in Parallels—Unity, easy Windows installation with just a serial number, using the Boot Camp partition—we’d be more exc...

 
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  Published: 2007-10-22, review by: infoworld.com

  • Abstract:  VMware Fusion is a solid virtualization package for OS X that builds on VMware’s long experience but offers a native Mac look and feel. Support for SMP and 64-bit operating systems make it the top choice for power users. Support for Windows is stron...

 
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  Published: 2007-08-06, review by: macintouch.com

  • Abstract:  People have been finding ways of running other operating systems on their Macs for the past twenty years. Hardware options started with AST Researchs Mac86 and Mac286 plug-in cards for the Macintosh II in 1987, adding an Intel processor to the Mac...

 
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  Published: 2007-11-15, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Fusions multicore support performs really well, its a great power user in regards to SMP and 64-bit operating systems
  • Fusions Unity gets rid of the Windows task bar, sometimes copied images doesnt work, the P2V conversion tool doesnt come with Fusion and must be downloaded separately The Final Word VMware Fusion is a solid virtualisation package for OS X that build...
  • VMware Fusion is a solid virtualisation package for OS X that builds on VMwares long experience but offers a native Mac look and feel. Support for SMP and 64-bit operating systems make it the top choice for power users. Support for Windows is strong, ...

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  Published: 2007-12-01, Author: Karl , review by: macworld.co.uk

  • Run Windows apps on your Mac desktop, drag and drop between operating systems, 64 bit support
  • No resize of virtual hard drives, can’t access files in virtual machines unless running Min specs: Intel Mac, 512MB RAM, 1GB disk space per virtual machine, Mac OS X version 10.4.9
  • This version of Fusion includes many features missing in earlier beta versions, putting it on a par with its main rival Parallels 3.0. With fast performance, ease of use and setup, this is a convincing entrant in the virtualisation market at a competi...

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  Published: 2007-11-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Apples Boot Camp allows Macs with Intel processors to run Windows operating systems. However, you have to reboot your Mac to switch between Mac OS and Windows. Virtualisation software allows you to run Windows, or other operating systems such as Li...

 
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  Published: 2007-09-20, review by: alphr.com

  • Abstract:  In isolation, a clever party trick; fitted into VMwares overall offering, a revolution. Do not adjust your sets; you are indeed reading an Apple software review in PC Pro. VMware Fusion is the VMware virtual machine hosting package for OS X, and it c...

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  Published: 2007-08-18, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  In the 16 months its been on the market, Parallels Desktop has enjoyed a monopoly position, already becoming the top-selling Mac system utility of 2007 by outselling the next 10 utilities combined. Now it has its first serious competitor: Fusion. It w...

 
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