Mac Users: Bootcamp or Parallels

[emmabelle47]

I've been a Mac user for about 10 years now and hate that I can't use PP on it. Oh well- my mom has a Dell that I have been using to do my shows. A year ago I downloaded Parallels on my computer (free trial) and didn't really care for it. Although, I couldn't figure out how to get it to read my DVD drive and other hook-ups. I didn't end up buying it, since at the time, I really didn't have any use for windows. Now I would like to get it and am wondering if anyone has Bootcamp and would recommend that over Parallels? I'm still using 10.4 right now but am thinking about upgrading to 10.5 (when I have the extra $150), which comes with the Bootcamp. Which way do you guys recommend? Thanks!

 

[chefann]

I have both. (I'm such a nerd.)The tech guys at Leadership said that if you use Parallels, don't flip back and forth between PP/P3 and programs running in the Mac environment. It will eventually corrupt P3.Boot Camp takes a minute to start up, but if you plan your work, then it's not a big issue. Parallels takes the same time to start up, the only difference is that you can check email (or whatever) while it's starting. Can't do that when Boot Camp is starting. That said, if I need to check something quickly in P3, then I start up Parallels, check what I need to, and get out. If I'm entering a show, submitting orders, entering expenses, etc., then I start up Boot Camp.

 

[finley1991]

I only have boot camp so I can't compare. It's just like starting up your computer so it takes a minute to load windows and such. So I don't open P3 as often as I used to and like Ann said, I plan my work and have it open and running when I call hosts to close shows.