[Ham-Mac] Fwd: monitors and vmware

[Gerry Curry]

I have actually used both as part of my own product evaluation.  
Outside of minor differences in the way options are laid out, and  
some minor terminology differences, both products are in a dead heat.  
VMware has considerable traction in the Enterprise community because  
they've been around longer, but for the average Mac user I'd just  
say, toss a coin.

As a matter of note, I actually use Parallels, but that's just  
because as a reseller they gave me a license.

As far as monitors go, I use and recommend Dell. I know this sounds  
odd for a Mac user, but their extended feature sets, cut-throat  
prices, great warranties and reliability make them a true bargain.  
Watch http://www.dealnews.com and wait for the lowest prices AND free  
shipping, then buy. I have had a 2407WEP for 2 years now with  
absolutely no complaints. It's got 2 USB 2.0 ports and 2 flash card  
ports. It supports DVI, VGA, Composite, Component and S-Video inputs,  
and even swivels. It also supports PIP. My Firewire iSight sits on  
top, just like it belonged there. It came with a 3 year warranty. I'm  
very pleased. Plus... I love the look on long-time friends faces when  
I invite them up to see my new Dell!

Gerry Curry
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On 18 Aug 07, at 9:17 PM, Richard Rucker wrote:

> On Aug 18, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Larry Hoover wrote:
>
>> HI
>>
>> Had to tell you I just got a new Tower
>> agree totally about Vm ware - very stable and seems to run  
>> everything except the most graphic intensive games flawlessly
>>
>> Larry - WB8UGI
>
> I'm happy to read about the positive feedback on VMware.  Is there  
> anyone who argues for Parallels in preference to VMware?  If so, why?
>
>  I'm interested because I just bought a 2.2 GHz MacBook Pro, and  
> I'm debating with myself which to choose.  My immediate interest is  
> in running ICOM's software that comes with its D-Star rigs: ID-1  
> and IC-98AD.
>
> 73, Dick KM4ML
>
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