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Parallels 9 coming out, worth to upgrade from PD8?
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It depends on what you do with PD8 and if the enhanced and new features of PD9 could be helpful for your virtualisation needs.
Parallels Desktop 9 offers DirectX 10 support and easier setup, among a slight performance increase.
The Mac Observer has some benchmarks: http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/first-look-parallels-desktop-9-windows-benchmarks
From what I've read, Parallels 8 has already been updated to support Mavericks, both as a host and quest OS. But how well it works and performs is still an open question, at least until Mavericks is officially out. If you plan on upgrading to Mavericks, it might be a good idea to wait a while for reports to start coming in, just like SadChief said.
The Mac Observer has some benchmarks: http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/first-look-parallels-desktop-9-windows-benchmarks
From what I've read, Parallels 8 has already been updated to support Mavericks, both as a host and quest OS. But how well it works and performs is still an open question, at least until Mavericks is officially out. If you plan on upgrading to Mavericks, it might be a good idea to wait a while for reports to start coming in, just like SadChief said.
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That's sad news. Did you check what's going on in PD9 USB Preferences (Mavericks)? Please confirm.USB ports don't work in version 8 + Mavrix.
I'm sorry, I meant DP8 and Mavericks in my question. So, did you check USB Preferences? Thank you.
Actually, I did a complete removal and reinstall of version 8. My ports are working now! I suspect one of the 6 subsequent DP's did something but can't tell which one.
And yes, My USB devices always were showing up in preferences.
So yes! Looks like I saved 50 bucks! Party at Bill's house! (Airfare not included).