Recently a report came out showing Parallel's faster than Fusion running Windows XP by 17%, but keep in mind that Fusion can utilize both CPU's while Parallel's only uses one. My guess is that the benchmarks they used don't fully take this into account.

Nonetheless, many of us use and very much like Fusion. And right now (in the USA) you can pick it up on the cheap.

Fusion for only $32.49 after rebates from Buy.com.

Office 2008 for Mac: BFD!



BFD! Big Friday Deals. Best Friday Destinations. The mall, online - wherever I can find them, I love a bargain. And there is no better bargain-hunting day than Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. En masse, we will drag our L-tryptophan dosed selves off of our couches and into the crowds in search of the ultimate deal. This year, in the giddy frenzy that is the road to Macworld and the worldwide launch of Office 2008 for Mac, we wanted to do something BIG. Bigger than big. The BFD-biggest deal out there.
So, for ONE DAY – if you purchase this coming Friday November 23rd – you can get an additional $100 mail-in rebate from us on any qualifying Office 2004 for Mac product (Standard Edition, Standard Edition Upgrade, EVEN Student & Teacher Edition!) AND, you can combine it with our Super Suite Deal, which means you can get Office 2008 Special Media Edition (about $500 street price) for under sixty bucks, if you include the $6.99 shipping and handling fee for Office 2008 (which we’ll send to you after it launches in January.)
Whoa. That is our BFD – Best. Friday. Deal. EVER. Never seen before. Unlikely to be repeated. Hope you like it. Get the full details and download the rebate coupon here.

LaunchBar, a fantastic application that I've talked about many time. It was just recently upgraded and is now on sale for today only at MacZot.

LaunchBar will help you launch your applications fast, find documents and files in a snap, assist your internet searches, control itunes, launch your emails, and so much more.

This is a steal at $10 today.

This Corsair memory will work in computers like your Intel iMac and Intel MacBook, check for other Mac's.

On sale at Newegg. CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Notebook Memory - Retail

After trying out VMware's Fusion (think Parallels) for a little bit, I've decided to take advantage of the 1/2 price offer. You can purchase Fusion while it is still in Beta, before it goes retail, for half of it's regular $80 price. I went ahead and bought it today for $40. May as well take advantage and save a few dollars.

(RC1 is release candidate 1, this means that they are close to coming out of beta.)

Dealzmodo: DivX Pro Free Today

Saw this notice over on Gizmodo today, free DivX Pro for Mac and Windows, get in on it now before they close the offer.

Here are two deals worth mentioning, both from Buy.com, both look like Mac products.

First is the Logitech S530 Mac desktop set. I use this set myself and am very happy with it after many months of daily use.

Only $39.99 including shipping.

Second is the NetGear GS605NA gigabit switch. You can use this in conjunction with your WiFi router to allow for speedy gigabit speeds on your LAN. I ordered one myself.

Only $22.99 including shipping.

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LaunchBar is an absolute must have in my opinion, and at 40% off it's sweeter than ever.

Here is an earlier post where I discuss LaunchBar.

Act now, 1 day only. Click on the link to be taken to the deal at MacUpdate.

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MacHeist is offering a software bundle that should make MacZot blush!

8 great programs for only $49, and if enough people buy, then 2 more program will become available. RapidWeaver, a program I just love and use to do this website is one of the 8 programs - it sells for $40 by itself.

Check it out, buy yourself a little Christmas present before the deal is gone.

Tell us what YOU think.

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I use this desk set full time on my iMac and LOVE it, at this price don't delay!

This keyboard took me a little getting used to but I really like it, and I love how it has single button access to Mail, your web browser, iTunes, iPhoto, Spotlight. It also has iTunes playback controls, and volume controls - all laid out very clean.

The mouse works wonderful, cordless is so nice, and one really slick feature with the mouse is that it has volume controls right near your index finger (right on the mouse) - it's great to be able to adjust the volume up or down or mute by using your hand on the mouse.

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Samsung makes great Laser printers (they also make many other great products.)

At $70, this model ML-2571N networked Laser printer is cheaper than some network adapters for printers.

Heck of a deal.

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