Norton Internet Security 2011
- Excellent performance
- Solid firewall
- Little impact on computer performance
- Poor spam filter
- Dark interface can be hard to read
Reviewers say Norton Internet Security 2011 is the best Internet security software you can buy. It includes robust antivirus and anti-spyware protection, in addition to a firewall, parental controls and spam filter. Expert praise is nearly unanimous, and Norton Internet Security 2011 earns numerous awards and posts high marks in independent tests. The software does an excellent job of protecting against malware, and the firewall blocks every malicious intrusion in several tests. Unlike previous editions, which were often faulted for being slow and bloated, Norton Internet Security 2011 is more streamlined and runs much faster. It has a negligible impact on computer performance, and the software runs in the background without disrupting programs or applications. However, the spam filter is below average. Although it doesn't often misidentify safe mail as spam, it misses more real spam than several competitors. The dark cluttered interface can also be hard to read. Although it doesn't earn as many recommendations, BitDefender Internet Security 2011 (Discontinued) is a solid alternative for budget shoppers.
The best independent reviews of Norton Internet Security 2011 come from test labs like AV-Comparatives.org and AV-Test.org. Although these sites focus on the software's antivirus performance, AV-Comparatives.org also touches on usability, installation and interface. We also found solid test-based reviews at PCMag.com and PC World. Other technology sources usually rely on performance testing by the third-party labs, but the reviews at Download.com, TheTechHerald.com, PC Pro and What Laptop are useful for their details on ease of use.
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1. AV-comparatives.org
Norton Internet Security 2011 earns a Gold award from AV-Comparatives.org, which conducts a number of tests that measure the suite's performance. AV-Comparatives.org is also one of the only independent labs that includes details on aspects like installation and ease of use.
Review: Anti-Virus Comparative, Editors of AV-Comparatives.org, Jan. 9, 2011
2. AV-Test.org
AV-Test.org hasn't published the results of its Windows 7 test for Norton Internet Security 2011 yet, but it does earn a certification in an earlier test using Windows XP. The 2010 edition has been tested with Windows 7 and is also certified.
Review: AV-Test Product Review and Certification Report - 2010/Q3, Editors of AV-Test.org
3. PCMag.com
Norton Internet Security 2011 earns an Editors' Choice award from PCMag.com. Neil J. Rubenking praises the software's performance, especially when it comes to detecting malware and blocking malicious intrusions. He notes little adverse effect on system performance, although he says the spam filter misses too much spam.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2011, Neil J. Rubenking, Sept. 10, 2010
4. PC World
PC World gives one of its highest ratings to Norton Internet Security 2011. Christopher Null says Norton is "one of the most secure antimalware apps we tested." However, he says he thinks the dark interface can be too cluttered with information.
Review: Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011, Christopher Null, Dec. 27, 2010
5. Download.com
Download.com, which has reviews written by CNET editors, gives Norton Internet Security a perfect rating. Seth Rosenblatt says the Norton software has excellent performance and is faster and easier to navigate than previous editions.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2011, Seth Rosenblatt, Sept. 20, 2010
6. TheTechHerald.com
Steve Ragan at TheTechHerald.com says Norton Internet Security 2011 is a great pick for Internet security software. The suite does an excellent job of removing malware and detecting malicious URLs in his test. Like other reviewers, he has some complaints about the dark interface.
Review: Review: Norton Internet Security 2011, Steve Ragan, Oct. 11, 2010
7. PC Pro
Norton Internet Security 2011 earns an A List award from PC Pro. Although he notes that little has changed from the previous edition, Darien Graham-Smith says Norton remains one of the best suites in the business. The program detects 97 percent of malware samples, but Graham-Smith has a few complaints about the interface.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2011 review, Darien Graham-Smith, Sept. 15, 2010
8. What Laptop
Chris Barraclough at Britain's What Laptop says Norton Internet Security 2011 provides excellent protection against a variety of threats. The software is easy to install, he says, and it runs faster than previous editions.
Review: Norton Internet Security 2011 Review, Chris Barraclough, Sept. 8, 2010
9. About.com
Mary Landesman, the antivirus software guide at About.com, gives Norton Internet Security 2011 a 4.5-star rating. Landesman says the software has a variety of features, and she loves the automatic updates. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Norton Internet Security 2011, Mary Landesman
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