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- Top-notch virus detection
- Good anti-spam and anti-spyware protection
- Fast performance
- Free online support
- User-friendly
- Tech support not always satisfactory
- A bit pricey
Norton Internet Security 2010 is the most well-received Internet security product currently on the market. Independent testing labs consistently report that Norton catches more malware than the competition. Part of this may be based on Norton's new reputation-based filtering, which uses information from Symantec's broad user base. The suite also scores well for other central features, such as spam and spyware blocking. Reviewers believe that Norton Internet Security is a well-balanced choice for non-techies, thanks to its improved user interface.
Continuing a welcome trend begun in last year's edition, Norton Internet Security 2010 has a relatively light footprint, resulting in far less system drag than previous versions, and less system drag than many of its current competitors. Still, users and reviewers point out that Norton could improve technical support more. The product is also pricey compared to its competitors, but frequent rebates reduce the sting of that a bit. If low price and good protection are priorities, and you are willing to accept slightly sluggish performance, G Data Internet Security Suite 2010 (Discontinued) is also worth a look.
Norton security products get thorough coverage from reviewers. Consumer computing and electronics sites and publications such as PCMag.com, CNET, and Web User all give Norton Internet Security 2010 high marks for usability and effectiveness. Britain's Which? magazine includes Norton Internet Security 2010 in its latest roundup; though discussion is brief, it is backed up by independent testing.
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Norton Internet Security 2010 gets thorough coverage at PCMag.com. Neil J. Rubenking relies on external lab tests to evaluate virus detection and removal, but makes his own observations about the effectiveness of the other parts of the suite. He says, "This is the suite I use to protect my own systems," giving Norton Internet Security a PCMag.com Editors' Choice award.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2010, Neil J. Rubenking, Sept. 14, 2009
2. CNET
Seth Rosenblatt evaluates Norton Internet Security 2010 and awards it 4 out of 5 stars. He says that Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the very successful 2009 edition and added even more impressive improvements. The new, reputation-based behavioral detection engine and better parental controls are praised.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2010, Seth Rosenblatt, Sept. 24, 2009
3. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe
Which? magazine includes Norton Internet Security 2010 in its most recent security software round-up. Each program is tested in each security suite category: firewall impenetrability, spam filtering, parental controls, spyware recognition, and virus detection and deletion. Norton Internet Security 2010 tops the list of 11 competing programs on account of its effectiveness and ease of use.
Review: Security Software Review, Editors of Which? magazine
4. WebUser
Web User's Andy Shaw scores Norton Internet Security 2010 very well. Shaw cites the suite's performance and user-friendliness as highlights, though he warns that those who might need extra backup features should use Norton 360, slated for an update in early 2010. Shaw thinks that the suite's price point is a bit high, but, overall, he concedes that the software is nevertheless worth the cost.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2010, Andy Shaw, Oct. 8, 2009
5. Amazon.com
More than 200 users have weighed in on Norton Internet Security 2010 here. More than half of them give it the maximum rating. Those who give Norton Internet Security 2010 a low score are mostly upset about the company's subscription policy.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2010 1 User/3 PC, Contributors to Amazon.com
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