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Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2012
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Bottom line: The best at protecting you and your computer. Updates include a vastly improved performance and several features to make things easier on the user.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2012
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Bottom line: A vast improvement in its interface, installation and performance make Kaspersky a best bet for those who are looking for easy, fast, top-notch security.
Avast! Internet Security
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Bottom line: Fast, affordable and easy to use. Best for users who want a simple, user-friendly interface. Discount for NextAdvisor users.
BitDefender
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Bottom line: For those who want top-rated protection without the interruptions. New features help improve performance and give users a few more options for security.
Eset Smart Security 5
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Bottom line: If you aren't in to all the bells and whistles and just want the simplest security software that will protect your computer, ESET is your best bet.
McAfee Total Protection 2012
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Bottom line: Standard PC security with a few new features that could turn heads; exclusive $20 discount
Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete 2012
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Bottom line: Good product for those just looking for the basic protection. Easy install, simple interface and quick performance.
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2012
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Bottom line: Full-featured, low-fuss improvement to previous ZoneAlarm software; good value, but hard to measure effectiveness
Trend Micro Internet Security 2012
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Bottom line: Best bet for users looking for quality, inexpensive software. New features up the software's game.
Iolo's System Shield 4
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Bottom line: Inexpensive, reliable software with a cool detection feature. Confusing interface and difficult installation downgrades its score. Discount for NextAdvisor readers.
AVG Internet Security
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Bottom line: Good security software if you are looking for all the bells and whistles at half the price.
PC Tools
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Bottom line: PC Tools Internet Security has a nice user interface and is easy to use, but it under-delivers on consistency and performance
CA Internet Security Suite Plus 2010
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Bottom line: Simple interface but poorly implemented; frequent crashes, indiscriminate program blocking

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Symantec promises "zero impact performance" from Norton Internet Security 2009

September 2nd, 2008 - Posted by Caitlin

Symantec recently released a "pre-release beta" version of Norton Internet Security 2009, which is the latest in a series of updates to their market leading Internet security software. After working hard to make Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security 2008 less resouce intensive than older Symantec Internet security software, the company claims that the newest release will provide "zero impact performance." According to iTWire, Symantec lives up to its promise that Norton Internet Security 2009 can indeed run consistently in the background without slowing down even older computers. Installation takes only 30 seconds and live updates are faster and more frequent. Norton Internet Security 2009 promises a memory usage of only 6 mb while scanning for viruses. Symantec has also added a range of new features.

Look for an updated NextAdvisor review when the final release version is avalailable in stores. In the meantime, for more information on Norton and other Internet security software services, see our reviews and comparison.

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One Response to “Symantec promises "zero impact performance" from Norton Internet Security 2009”

  1. Owen Jones Says:
    November 9th, 2008 at 5:39 am

    I have been using NAV 2009 since early beta and loved it from the git-go. Quick install, this leave-it and forget-it package does what it claims. It works in the background and is completely unobtrusive. Best ever.

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