by VMware
Platform:
Mac OS X
(1)Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2011
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Review & Description
VMware Fusion 4 makes it a breeze to run your Windows and Mac applications side by side with incredible speed and the reliability you need. With more than 90 new features and optimized for today’s multi-core Macs and OS X Lion, VMware Fusion 4 is better than ever.
Switch to a Mac and Run Windows Programs Without Rebooting
VMware Fusion 4 has been refined from the inside-out to give users the easiest, fastest and most reliable experience in running Windows applications on a Mac without rebooting. With over 90 new features including OS X Lion optimization, an even more Mac-like design and next-generation 64-bit performance, VMware Fusion 4 is the best way to run Windows on a Mac without rebooting.
Switching From a PC to a Mac Made Easy
VMware Fusion's migration assistant for Windows makes it easier than ever to transfer your entire PC to your Mac and make the most of your Windows software investment. Get the best of both worlds and have access to your Windows programs and all your files from your old PC directly on your Mac, whenever you need them.
Run Your Favorite Windows Programs
Run your favorite Windows programs alongside Mac applications without rebooting. Whether you want to run Windows XP, Vista or 7 on a Mac, VMware Fusion's easy install feature will get you up and running in no time. With the ability to run Windows-only programs like Microsoft Project, Access and Internet Explorer, VMware Fusion turns your Mac into the ultimate computer for compatibility.
Use Specific Windows-Only Devices on Your Mac
VMware Fusion 4 lets you use Windows-only USB or Bluetooth devices on your Mac--from GPS receivers, to cell phones or mp3 players and other input devices that are only supported in Windows.
The Perfect Complement to Boot Camp
No more choosing between Windows or Mac at startup, VMware Fusion lets you run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side directly from your existing Boot Camp partition.
Why VMware Fusion?
Made by the leader in virtualization, VMware Fusion 4 offers unique yet simple ways to run Windows programs on a Mac.
Running Windows Programs on a Mac is Easy
VMware Fusion 4 makes it easier than ever to run Windows on a Mac. Run Windows programs the same way you use Mac applications, with seamless copy-and-paste, drag-and-drop, and networking and printing capabilities that require no additional setup.
Keep Your Windows Programs Separate or Fully Integrated
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VMware Fusion 4 has a View for Everyone...
 Full Screen Multiple Apps For a complete Windows experience, run Windows in full screen on one display or across multiple displays connected to your Mac. |  Single Window Multiple Apps To keep your Windows programs separate from your Mac environment, run Windows in single window view. |  Unity Multiple Apps For a fully integrated experience, run Windows in Unity to run Windows programs without seeing Windows. |
Run Windows Programs Like Mac Applications
Launch Windows programs directly from the Dock, Spotlight or Launchpad and view them in Expose, Spaces and Mission Control as if they were Mac applications. Easily interact with Windows programs using Mac shortcuts and OS X Lion gestures.
More Compatible than Ever Before
With added support for virtualizing OS X Lion as well as over 200 operating systems, VMware Fusion 4 will turn your Mac into the most compatible computer you've ever owned.
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Made by the Virtualization Leader
Trusted by Mac professionals and millions of users worldwide, VMware Fusion 4 brings the stability and reliability that can only be delivered by the leader in virtualization. Used by 96% of the Fortune top 1000 companies, VMware has won more than 280 awards for its virtualization-leading software including the industry-acclaimed Macworld Editor's Choice award.
We've Got You Covered
For added peace of mind, we've included 18 months of free email support and a 12-month complimentary subscription to McAfee VirusScan Plus to protect your Windows environment.
What's New in VMware Fusion 4?
Turbocharged and refined from the inside-out for the ultimate Windows on Mac experience.
VMware Fusion 4 has been turbocharged and refined from the inside-out to deliver the easiest, fastest and most reliable experience in running Windows programs on a Mac without rebooting.
Designed for OS X Lion
VMware Fusion 4 is designed for OS X Lion. The updated user interface makes working with your Windows applications quicker and easier. Launch Windows applications from LaunchPad, move from Windows to Mac with a single swipe in Mission Control and beautiful high-resolution icons. It just works. VMware Fusion 4 is also compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.7 (Snow Leopard).
- LaunchPad and Mission Control Integration
- View Windows Programs in Full-Screen
- Gestures Integration
- Ultrafast Resume
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Even More Mac-like
VMware Fusion 4 enhances the way you experience Windows applications on your Mac. From the new App Unity feature, to the redesigned user interface, and Time Machine-compatible Snapshots, everything has been refined to give users an even more Mac-like experience when running Windows applications on your Mac.
- Next-generation Unity: Add Windows programs to Launchpad, search them using Spotlight or access them directly from the Mac applications folder
- Redesigned single window mode, settings menu and virtual machine library
- Time Machine compatible Snapshots
Get Better Performance, Faster Graphics and Outstanding Reliability.
Optimized for today's multi-core Macs and with support for OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3 graphics, VMware Fusion 4 will run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side at incredible speeds without sacrificing reliability.
With more than 2.5x faster 3D graphics, VMware Fusion 4 is faster than ever.
Get the stability and reliability that can only be delivered by the leader in virtualization. Used by 96% of Fortune 1000 companies, VMware has won more than 280 awards for its virtualization leading software.
Great New Learning Center
Get the most out of VMware Fusion 4 with the new learning center. Learn how to get started, transfer your entire PC to your Mac or install a new copy of Windows and more through step-by-step easy to view video tutorials.
Features
- Switch to Mac and run Windows programs seamlessly on your Mac without rebooting
- Designed for OS X Lion
- Run OS X Lion in a virtual machine!
- Install from the included USB key or DVD
- Brand-new user interface that offers an even more Mac-like experience when running Windows and Mac applications side-by-side
- Turbocharged performance with up to 2.5x faster 3D graphics
- Highly optimized 64-bit engine and multi-core processing faster than ever
- Full Windows 7 support including Windows Aero and Flip 3D animations
- Easily transfer your entire PC to your Mac with the ultra-fast migration assistant for Windows
- More than 90 new features
What Differentiates VMware Fusion 4 From Other Solutions
VMware Fusion is designed from the ground up for the Mac and preloaded with powerful new features which allow you to run Windows applications even more like Mac applications.
Engineered in California by the worldwide leader in virtualization, VMware Fusion is the best way to run Windows on your Mac.
VMware Fusion 4 is Recommended For
Home users, students and business professionals who are looking for the fastest, easiest and most reliable way to run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side on their Mac without rebooting.
What's in the box?
VMware Fusion 4 Software DVD, VMware Fusion 4 USB Key, link to new Learning Center with video tutorials, Quickstart Guide, VMware stickers, 18-months of free email-support (English only), 12-month complimentary subscription to McAfee VirusScan Plus.
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