The Quicken for the MAC goes back at least 5+ generations, as compare to the WINDOW 2012 version. So, if you don't mind that issue, then buy Quicken for the MAC. I have a copy of Parallels Destop 8 installed.
CAUTION: Potential purchaser of the Quicken Software for the MAC. After two weeks ago (early December 2012), I purchased a copy of the Quicken Essentials for Mac. I installed the software onto my MAC and was in the process of converting my Quicken Window Files to the MAC. I've learned via the electronic version of the conversion documentation, there are two versions of the Quicken Essentials for the MAC.
The version purchased from the Apple Store and the version purchased online or from a retail store. The bad news is that the version purchased from the Apple Store would NOT allow the user to convert Quicken Window files to the Mac. However, the retail store version does. So, if you're a Window Quicken user wanting to migrate to MAC Quicken, be cautious where you purchase your software.
I strongly do not recommend that you purchase it from Apple. Secondly, there is NO notation or documentation on the software packaging that would identify the exception.
I've contacted Apple and Quicken. Each told me that they have nothing to do with each other and suggested that I contact the other party. So, I have Apple pointing the finger at Quicken. And Quicken pointing the finger at Apple. Apple would not accept a returned on the software, because the package was opened. However, you would NOT know of this exception, unless you open the package and install the software.
This is a major failure on both Apple and Quicken. Since than, I have demanded that Apple removed this product from their Apple Store website. Secondly, they need to WARN potential buyer of this exception, so that would not end up flushing $57.00 down the toilet. At least my $57.00 got the product off of the Apple Store website. Just a note, if you are a NEW user to Quicken, with no Window files to convert, you're probably okay. But, do study and compare the MAC version with the Window version. At best, the MAC version would put you back to the Quicken 2002 version.
You will not be able to do investment account, print reports, etc. With the new 2012 MAC version. If you're using Quicken for the basic and elementary account tracking, you're probably be happy with the software. If you're a Quicken 2007 - Window or higher user, you'll be totally unhappy with this software. Hehehe.? I could also leave my existing Quicken in my Window PC.
That was not the point! The issue is poor documentation, which leads to the buyer purchasing an unusable software.
So, I have a $56.00 software, that I CANNOT use because of the product limitation, which was NOT made known to the buyer, until the buyer installed the package. And now, either Apple nor Quicken would standby their product. I just flushed $56.00 down the toilet.
This is cautious notification for others who are thinking about migrating their Quicken from Window to MAC. Look, I love MAC too. But, please provide the proper information to the readers, so that they can make the proper decision. Yes, running parallel desktop with MAC and Window is a good solution. However, keep in mind that you'll have to purchase Parallels Desktop 8 for the MAC, at $79.00 without taxes. After, installing Parallels Desktop, you'll now need to purchase a copy of WINDOW Operating System at a cost of $350.00, unless you already have a full Window Operating System, which you can move to the MAC. (Most people do not.
Most people have a copy of XP or less, and have upgraded to the next version. That version is NOT transferrable to the MAC.) Yes, I have made the same decision and have purchased and installed Parallel Desktop 8. However, I'm debating about spending another $350 for Window 7 or 8 for the MAC. For what, just so I can run Quicken.
Sure, there are many ways to solve the Quicken issue for the MAC. I'm not looking for a solution. I have purchased Quicken for MAC and Parallels Desktop 8.
All these solutions come with a lot of issues. This message is to alert the potential buyers of these CATCH 22 issues, to consider before spending the money and fall into the same money pit as I did. I have Quicken for the MAC, which I cannot convert my WINDOW files to the MAC. The Quicken for the MAC goes back at least 5+ generations, as compare to the WINDOW 2012 version.
So, if you don't mind that issue, then buy Quicken for the MAC. I have a copy of Parallels Destop 8 installed. However, I can't use it without purchasing a full copy of WINDOW 7 or 8 software. These are information which reviewers like you mislead the buyers into a false purchase and get struck with an unworkable solution. I ask the reader to ask questions before making these decisions. I wish i have known these issues before, I wasted my money on Quicken for the MAC and Parallels Desktop 8. Sorry, but, I think you're loosing your creditability here.
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