Die beliebte Windows-Virtualisierung für Mac-Nutzer erscheint am 14. September als Download und Retail-Box im Handel. Der ChangeLog der neuen Version umfasst insgesamt 80 neue sowie verbesserte Funktionen.

Die grundlegenden Neuerungen in Version 6 ist ein schnellerer Startvorgang von Windows (41 Prozent schneller), optimierter Zugriff auf USB-Speicher, Netzwerkmedien und freigegebene Ordner, eine 64-Bit-Engine, verbesserter 5.1-Surround-Sound und eine bessere Leistung unter Windows.

Die Preise für die neuen Software sind nicht außergewöhnlich und orientieren sich an dem Vorgänger. Eine neue Version wird 79,90 Euro (UVP) kosten und das Upgrade von Version 5 auf 6 wird 49,90 Euro (UVP) kosten.

Der Online-Händler Arktis.de bietet beide Versionen bis Montag den 13. September zu günstigen Konditionen an. In dieser Aktion kostet die Vollversion 64,90 Euro und das Upgrade 39,90 Euro, wobei auf beide Preis 5 Euro Versandkosten addiert werden müssen.

Renton, WA. September 9, 2010 — Parallels (www.parallels.com) today announced the Sept. 14^th availability of Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac, the fastest, smartest and most powerful version yet of the number one selling software for running Windows and Mac applications side-by-side on a Mac without rebooting. With more than 80 new and enhanced features, Parallels Desktop 6 delivers unprecedented advances in productivity, performance and graphics — the areas people care about most.

"Whether it’s for school, home, work or play, Parallels Desktop for Mac is the #1 choice of customers worldwide”" said Serguei Beloussov, Chairman and CEO, Parallels. "Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac delivers again on our proven track record of innovation with over 80 new and enhanced features that provides the fastest, simplest and most immersive Windows on Mac experience ever."

The fastest just got faster! In product benchmark testing, results show Parallels Desktop 6 remains atop the performance rankings that people consider most important. 3D graphics run nearly 40 percent better than before¹. Boot time for Windows is 41 percent faster than before². Parallels Desktop 6 also boosts speed for working with files on USB drives, networks and in shared folders.

Parallels also announced the availability of Parallels Desktop 6 Switch to Mac Edition, which includes Parallels Desktop 6 plus new features specifically designed to make the move from PC to Mac smart and simple.

"The Mac is more popular than ever, with millions of people moving to the Mac from Windows," said Ron Okamoto, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Parallels does a great job of making it even easier for people to switch to the Mac and allowing them to run Windows applications if they need to, side-by-side with their Mac applications and without rebooting."

The Switch to Mac Edition provides a complete set of switching tools and includes a Parallels High-Speed USB data transfer cable. All of your programs, files, user settings and now even your browser favorites and bookmarks are automatically moved to your Mac. With one click, new pre-defined user profiles let you simply choose as little or as much Windows as you want. New on-demand interactive video tutorials make switching to the Mac a breeze.

More than 80 new and improved features of the Parallels Desktop 6 experience include:

Faster & More Powerful

• Launch Time: Run Windows applications 41 percent faster than Parallels Desktop 5³
• Full 64-bit Engine: Take advantage of all of the capabilities of your 64-bit Mac and enjoy the fastest virtual machine performance yet

Immersive Graphics & Audio Experience

• 5.1 Surround Sound: Savor rich, immersive audio experiences for games, music and videos
• Enhanced 3D Graphics: Enjoy more life-like visual action and play a wider range of modern games with 40 percent improvement over Parallels Desktop 5⁴

More Manageable

• Parental Control: Have peace of mind when children are online by applying the same parental controls you set for your Mac to your Windows applications
• VM Encryption: Protect data from being stolen by using built in virtual machine encryption

Simpler & Smarter

• Mac Shortcuts: Use Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts to make Windows applications work the way you do
• Personal Data Migration: Simplifies moving to Mac by automatically moving programs, data and media (i.e. My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos and My Downloads) to the appropriate folders on your Mac
• Web Browser Favorites: Parallels automatically moves your Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome settings and bookmarks from your PC to the default browser on your Mac
• Anti-virus Protection: Data protection with Parallels SmartGuard & SafeMode plus leading anti-virus protection for both Mac OS X and Windows with complimentary Kaspersky Internet Security 2011, Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac, Acronis True Image Home 2010 and Acronis Disk Director 2011 Home

Availability and Pricing
Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac will be available for download, as well as packaged software for delivery, from Parallels.com starting on Sept. 14. Packaged software will also be available at Apple retail stores and Apple.com, Amazon.com, Fry’s Electronics, MicroCenter and hundreds of other retail locations nationwide on Sept. 14.

The standard retail price (SRP) of Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac is $79.99 and a student edition is available for $39.99. Parallels Desktop 6 Switch to Mac Edition is $99.99. Upgrades at $49.99 are available now for existing Parallels Desktop for Mac customers. Details are available online at www.parallels.com.

Customers who purchased Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac from an authorized reseller on or after August 15th, 2010, are eligible to upgrade to Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac at no additional cost, when it becomes available. Details are available online at www.parallels.com/keyfor6.

Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac will be available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish starting Sept. 14. Additional localized versions will be available in Japanese, Russian, simplified and traditional Chinese, Czech and Polish in the coming weeks.

Volume pricing and site-license opportunities are also available by contacting the Parallels Sales Team at http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/volume-licensing/.

A free trial of Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac will be available along with in-depth information, videos and screenshots of the new features at www.parallels.com, starting on Sept. 14.

About Parallels
Parallels is a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software that optimizes computing for consumers, businesses, and cloud services providers. Founded in 1999, Parallels is a fast-growing company with more than 700 employees in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.parallels.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ParallelsMac and friend us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ParallelsDesktop.

1, 2, 3 and 4: 3D and graphics performance tests conducted with 3DMark 2006 Professional. Select tests by Crimson Consulting Group, July 2010.