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I need a new MacBook. I want to be able to run virtual windows. wait or not?

I need a new MacBook. I want to be able to run virtual windows. WHat i understand this can be hard with the new upcomming MacBook as it will run M2? Should i buy now or wait. hmm HELP Don't want to run boot camp.... buy or not to buy

Posted on Sep 12, 2021 8:03 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2021 8:55 AM

UrbanMac wrote:

no but it runs on intel so I can buy a MacBook now but if the new one is going to have a M1 or M2 or whatever M then it doesn't work... so do I wait or not... wait for no reason maybe who knows... can only guess but according to leaks..... Intel is no more in MacBooks


Apple still sells Intel Macs both 13" and 16" if you can not wait...


reference:

Big Sur M1 MBP—Parallels 16.5 & Windows10  compatibility:


https://www.parallels.com/blogs/parallels-desktop-m1/


 to run Windows in the Technical Preview is to sign up for Microsoft's Insider program and download the Windows 10 Client ARM64 Insider Preview VHDX file. The Parallels preview will recognize the file and create a Windows 10 on ARM virtual machine. 


ref:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewARM64


https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2020/12/10/introducing-x64-emulation-in-preview-for-windows-10-on-arm-pcs-to-the-windows-insider-program/





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Sep 12, 2021 8:55 AM in response to UrbanMac

UrbanMac wrote:

no but it runs on intel so I can buy a MacBook now but if the new one is going to have a M1 or M2 or whatever M then it doesn't work... so do I wait or not... wait for no reason maybe who knows... can only guess but according to leaks..... Intel is no more in MacBooks


Apple still sells Intel Macs both 13" and 16" if you can not wait...


reference:

Big Sur M1 MBP—Parallels 16.5 & Windows10  compatibility:


https://www.parallels.com/blogs/parallels-desktop-m1/


 to run Windows in the Technical Preview is to sign up for Microsoft's Insider program and download the Windows 10 Client ARM64 Insider Preview VHDX file. The Parallels preview will recognize the file and create a Windows 10 on ARM virtual machine. 


ref:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewARM64


https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2020/12/10/introducing-x64-emulation-in-preview-for-windows-10-on-arm-pcs-to-the-windows-insider-program/





Sep 12, 2021 8:05 AM in response to UrbanMac

UrbanMac wrote:

I need a new MacBook. I want to be able to run virtual windows. WHat i understand this can be hard with the new upcomming MacBook as it will run M2? Should i buy now or wait. hmm HELP Don't want to run boot camp.... buy or not to buy


I would wait—

We will know more Sept 14th ...


https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

Sep 12, 2021 8:58 AM in response to UrbanMac

Correct. Microsoft has not released a version of Windows that runs on the M1 or M2. Apple has not released a version of BootCamp that runs Windows on an M1 or maybe even a M2. Virtual machine developers may have virtual machines that will run on M1 or maybe M2, but there is no released version of Windows to use with these virtual machines.

If you need Windows then get a Windows PC or take a chance and get an Intel Mac. Intel Macs may soon no longer be supported. But only Apple knows for sure.

I need a new MacBook. I want to be able to run virtual windows. wait or not?

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