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Parallels Desktop® 6 for Mac scores big with additions and enhancements that cover everything from enhanced 3D graphics to making it simple to find your Windows applications using Spotlight.

With over 80 new and improved features, including speed 40% above the previous version, it’s never been simpler to run Windows applications on your Mac.

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With reliable bult-in wireless connectivity, the HP Officejet Pro Wireless allows you to easily share printing office-wide.

Features:

• Print from the web and mobile devices
• Print professional color up to 50% lower cost per page than lasers
• Use up to 50% less energy than color laser
• Enhance productivity with Ethernet and wireless connectivity, automatic two-sided printing and legal-size printing
• Water-resistant documents on office paper with ColoLok technology
• Use up to 80% less supplies and packaging by wight compared with color laser

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This update contains improvements to compatibility and security, including the following:

Fixes an issue that could prevent users from submitting web forms

Fixes an issue that could cause web content to display incorrectly when viewing a Google Image result with Flash 10.1 installed

Establishes an encrypted, authenticated connection to the Safari Extensions Gallery

Visit the Apple website for more information.

Use the Bento 3 Project Manager to organize all the details of any project, including key contacts, milestones, each person’s tasks, documents, photos, presentations, emails, notes from meetings and more. Even keep accurate time sheets and link them to any project.

If you haven’t yet upgraded to Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or Mac OS X 10.5.7 Leopard, please be sure to do so before installing the Bento 3 Project Manager Kit components.

Visit the Bento website for more information.

With more than 70 new, exciting features and enhancements, Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is faster, smarter and more powerful than ever — helping you run Windows programs and devices seamlessly on your Mac.

• Run Windows 7 with Aero
• Enjoy Snow Leopard
• Use 1000s of Windows applications
• Share files between Mac and Windows
• Use Windows apps like Mac apps
• Connect your favorite USB devices
• DirectX 9.0c/9Ex with Shader Model 3
• All the security you need for Windows
• No compromise on performance or speed

Visit the Parallels website for more information.