Yes, newer versions of the Apple iMac powerbooks are ok to trade with as long as you are running an XP emulator (VMWare Fusion Version 1 or better is preferred). An emulator allows you to run a virtual version of XP just as if you were sitting at an XP windows machine. You then run Bourse, Etrade, Power Etrade (Java) and Skype within that.

Thanks for that Bill

http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/

Thanks For the link Bill.

Hi...

I am buying the Bourse next week and setting up My Macbook Pro with VM Fusion.

It there anyone that is using this as their setup?

Just wanted to get some feedback on how it is running for you?

e.g. speed and reliability.

:1smile:

Hi Marcus,
I also use a Macbook Pro 2.5Ghz with VMFusion 2 running Windows XP Pro. I also increased my RAM from 2 to 4Gig. "The max. it would take" as Bill suggested somewhere on this forum.

If you wanted to save yourself some money try running Windows XP thru Boot Camp on Apple OXS Leopard instead of buying Fusion 2. It is possible but you will have to decide at start up if you were going to use Windows or if you wanted to run it as an Apple computer. You have the best of both worlds. Try that first as Fusion only gives you the ability to switch from Windows to Apple while the computer is still running.

You could always buy Fusion at a later date if you wanted. One thing I will suggest if you run Windows thru Fusion is that you let Windows load itself fully before you try using it as I have sometimes had a few hiccups when I'm in too much of a hurry and start loading Bourse and other programs. Apart from that it works really well.

Also Apple laptops have the ability to run an extra Screen without having to purchase any extra bits. Make sure you have the adaptor plug from Apple. Your laptop should have come with one.

Cheers and Good Luck

Steve.

Hey Steve,

Thanks for info!

I already have VM fusion so will probably use this setup, but yes the alternative was going to be Boot Camp if Fusion wasn't stable enough.

I like the fact that I can still use Mail and whatever else, while running XP.

I have already upped the RAM to 4GB.

I also have my MBP hooked up to a 24" Dell so no worries there!

But will let you know how it goes when I've got it up & rocking!


thx Mate! :1tu:

I'm now running Windows 7 on a Macbookpro with bootcamp 3.0 Snow Leopard... the best Windows OS so far in my opinion. Runs faster than XP and seems just as stable.

Tried it with VM Fusion but found it too sluggish.

Bourse, webiress, Excel and Skype all running great and faster than with XP.

I have dual monitors running nicely now with my external 24" Dell Monitor being my primary monitor, which I couldn't get going before with XP and the boot camp drivers.

All joy at the moment :clapping:.... touch wood.

WebIress? Bourse? All ok?

Yeah all running great!

Programs seem to be opening/closing/refreshing slightly faster! :applause:

Hi Marcus,

I read that you now run bootcamp...have you ever experienced Bourse crashing under VMware/Parallels?

I'm so close to buying a new Windows laptop since my Macbook Parallels and XP is causing Bourse to crash....but would much prefer shiny new Macbook Pro and bootcamp !

Cheers,

Dave

Hey Dave,

I tried VM Fusion and Parallels, they both seemed to run a bit slow for me. I can't remember either of them crashing though.

Do you have Boot Camp up and running?

Also what OS are you using?

When I upgraded to Snow Leopard I found there was a huge improvement in stability and speed (the Boot Camp drivers are much nicer now).

I have been using Windows 7 (32 bit) with Boot Camp and Snow Leopard now for a few months. Everything is working perfectly (touch wood). Couldn't ask for anything more, as far as my Trading set up goes right now.


Any Q's let me know! :1smile:

Do you have Boot Camp up and running?

Also what OS are you using?


Hi Marcus, I'm running Leopard on a Macbook (only 13" display). I'm considering the following,

1) Buy Windows 7 and bootcamp my Macbook ($300)
2) Buy a Macbook Pro & Windows 7 bootcamp (15" display) ($2500)
3) Buy a Windows 7 laptop 15" display ($800)

Obviously #2 is my preference being a long time Mac user, but #3 seems the path of least resistance to get up and running particularly for TP3 (13/14/15 Feb)!!

Any comments would be most appreciated.

yeah well ..... if option #2 is the ultimate goal, then that should be aimed for!

If you have the funds to do it, there shouldn't be any reason why you can't get it up and running for TP.

I'm just a skype call away if you need a hand in setting it up!!!

Thanks Marcus....I'm leaning towards option #2....thanks for the Skype offer too

Might just maybe have to wait until after 27/1 (the Apple event) - I'm not really expecting new Macbook Pro's to be announced....but I'd hate to see a price drop within days on purchasing one....and there are some rumours (http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#MacBook_Pro)

Hi Marcus / Dave
I'm using an iMac 27" and running XP via VMWare Fusion ver 2 at the moment and it's performing great. I thought I'd at least try the VM option before going down the bootcamp path and it's been fine and I haven't noticed any obvious speed issues.

This set up allows me to run other Mac apps as required such as the Mac OS version of skype which is working fine in the chat rooms.

Probably just another option to consider for you Dave.

Cheers
Todd

Thanks Todd.

I have been running WinXP (not SP2 though) on my Macbook (2gb) via Parallels, but the Bourse keeps crashing.

I may give VMWare/Parallels a shot first before bootcamp.

Dave, I'm running XP Pro service pack 3 & would recommend this when you set things up on your new system, if that's the way you go.

Cheers
Todd

yeah well ..... if option #2 is the ultimate goal, then that should be aimed for!

If you have the funds to do it, there shouldn't be any reason why you can't get it up and running for TP.

I'm just a skype call away if you need a hand in setting it up!!!

Got the Macbook Pro today - very happy ....and ironically last week my iMac died so ended up getting a new iMac 27".

I plan to use the Macbook Pro for trading with a second monitor running Windows. Webiress runs fine on OSX, but Bourse is Windows only.

I'll give VMWare a shot first (30 day free trial) then maybe Bootcamp if it doesn't run smoothly.

So no I have the ability to trade on the iMac when the kids (2yrs & 3.5yrs) are at school, and on the Macbook in a separate room when they're at home (hopefully the wife will keep them at bay!).

Can't wait for TPIII on Feb 13-15 !

Just to add another possibility, you could also try Virtual Box (http://www.virtualbox.org). Its similar to VMware but is open source and free for private use. I can't vouch for how it runs on Mac as I run Open Solaris x86. I'm running XP in Virtual Box for Bourse, and WebIress natively (wish Bourse was in Java!). All run very well and I have not had any problems, just ensure you add the "guest additions" to XP after installation to maximize performance. I give XP 512MB of memory and leave the rest to the host.
Cheers
Rob

Hey Dave,

I had problems running webiress on Safari inside OSX, it was really buggy for me and webiress don't offer any support to MAC users. Just thought I would let you know my experience with it.

Hey Dave,

I had problems running webiress on Safari inside OSX, it was really buggy for me and webiress don't offer any support to MAC users. Just thought I would let you know my experience with it.

Thanks Marcus,

I am running Webiress under IE on Win7 using VMWare. I found everything ok.

I have tried using Webiress on Safari, but when I need to flip back to Bourse I'm flipping between OSX and Win7....it was messy.

I've not noticed any performance issues using VMware - so I've not been tempted to install Win7 on Bootcamp.

kool thanks Mate.. I might have to give VMware another go, maybe it will run better for me with Snow Leopard, getting a bit over having to boot into Bootcamp constantly.

Marcus, VMware definitely worth another go. I've been using it since mid December without any problems. Still running XP though.

Todd