Wow.

Let me say that again. Wow. This is a breakthrough for Parallels. The software has been great before, letting you run Windows or Linux in a window. Versions after the initial release added some nice features such as better mouse, networking, and USB support. However, all of that is just a memory with the new beta.

Some of the super exciting features for this beta include:
– New look and feel
– A centralized VM Machines Catalogue
– Resizable Main window letting you resize it like any other Mac app, including a live updating screen resolution
– Drag and Drop between Windows and Mac apps
– Read/Write BootCamp partition
– Boot from the BootCamp partition
– Parallels Transporter lets you migrate a Windows PC or more to a VM for Parallels to use
– Coherency. Shows Windows applications as if they were Mac ones. Try it and enjoy best of both worlds truly at the same time. No more switching between Windows to Mac OS.
– Improved graphic performance. Up to 50% on different applications.
– Connect/disconnect USB devices schema improved. No more “wait 5-10 seconds” message on USB device connecting to Parallels Desktop for Mac.
– Improved networking
– Use Mac key commands in Windows apps ( like Cmd-A for select all)
– Cool visual effects
– Improved Shared folders

This is shaping up to be a huge release and best of all it will be a FREE update to those who have already purchased.

I also wanted to mention that this is an incredibly faster release. Booting my XP VM took less than 10 seconds!
Another cool feature is that you get a preview of you VM in the Dock, just like a mini-QT video. Very cool!

Watch a short clip of the new Parallels Desktop for Mac Beta 3036 here.

You can download the beta here.
Mirror here.

Found via | Michael Verdi Blog