Switching OS using Boot Camp vs. VM

[nealeholl]

I've ordered Parallels for my new quad which will be here in about 27 days.

While I'm still in a position to change my mind, has anyone actually timed how long it takes to go from OSX, up-and-running, re-boot, and be operational again with Windows using Boot Camp. Is it a realistic a-few-times-a-day thing, or just to be used VERY occasioanlly?

 

[lumberjack]

1-2 minutes.

 

[MacHamster68]

hmm depends how infected with the windows virus you are already
some people only occasional use os x now
and their mac mainly runs windows

 

[StruckANerve]

Takes me less than 60 seconds to boot into XP.