Ars Technica: Virtual Machine Shootout – Page 4 – (8/2004)
Microsoft Virtual PC 2004
Pros
* Simple to use
* More features from VM Additions
* Smoother Windows support
Cons
* Limited OS support beyond Windows
* Interface and help feel deceptively sparse
* No USB pass-through support
VMware Workstation 4.5
Pros
* Speed, speed, speed
* Strong Linux support
* Robust networking options
* USB pass through support
* Support for SCSI devices
Cons
* Price vs. Virtual PC
* No dynamic display resizing
* Less-refined Windows support
