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Mac or Windows version - which to buy?

I’m hoping I can get a little guidance from some experienced ZBrush users.

I’m using a new iMac and also running Windows XP with Parallels so I could go with either OS version. I don’t plan to do complex modelling of characters. I’ll be using ZBrush for designing jewellery which will be output (machined waxes or grown) and then cast.

I would prefer the Mac version as it’s my primary work system but I’m not sure what I would be giving up if I went that route. It seems that the Mac platform is a bit behind with regard to features. Are the differences between the current Windows and Mac versions that significant?

Given the type of work I plan to do, what would I be missing if I bought the Mac version?

You need the Mac version. Compatibility with Parallels is problematic. The only way we can recommend running the Windows version of ZBrush on a Mac is in a dual boot environment.