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The Internet can be a vast treasure chest of information and resources but it also has the capability of being a mine field for the unwary. It is best to be well protected when on surfing sessions...
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The first thing you need to know about Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2009 is that it’s fast. Symantec has spent years working to shed its reputation for sluggish software, and its latest effort sets new standards for responsiveness. Click on the Syste...
Symantec’s latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package. And get this, a RAM footprint smaller than Kaspersky...
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techradar.com Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:52
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Norton offers more online security packages than any other vendor, with Internet Security 2009 being its premium offering. As with the other suites, it comes with a licence to cover three laptops in the same house, so can be used to protect all the sys...
Smaller system footprint, Updated tools...
Not a big change...
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pcworld.co.nz Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:52
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Not only does Norton Internet Security 2009 – Symantec’s latest internet security suite – install in about a minute but it puts reduced demand on your CPU and memory.For some time now, Norton security products have been saddled, not unfairly, with the...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:52
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Its easy to use, well featured, light on system resources and it has some innovative touches such as the intelligent Insight scanning system and pulse updates. Symantec has made considerable strides forward with this years Norton. Symantec - Norton...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Norton Internet Security (NIS) is one of the best-known names in anti-virus and security software.However, we’ve often heard complaints from users who have been annoyed by the fact that it was prone to slowing down the computer when running its scans...
Improved performance reduces distractions, 24hour technical support, Protects up to three PCs...
No printed manual to help new users get started...
The improved performance and ‘silent’ option are welcome, and we like the 24-hour technical support...
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The first thing you need to know about Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2009 is that it's fast. Symantec has spent years working to shed its reputation for sluggish software, and its latest effort sets new standards for responsiveness. Click on the Syste...
Believe the hype - Symantec's latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Norton is particularly easy to use. The virus scanner, log history and quarantine areas are immediately obvious. The same screen displays your internet options, which let you enable and disable your firewall, intrusion protection and email scanner...
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Not only does Norton Internet Security 2009 - Symantecs latest internet security suite - install in about a minute but its CPU and memory usage are down. For some time now, Norton security products have been saddled, not unfairly, with the reputati...
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 is a strong, well-balanced security suite and its upgrades this year make it even better. Users angling for the absolute best malware detection, or people who need backup functions in their suite, might find a be...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate. Symantec has been list...
Leaner footprint, Improved speed, Whitelisting and other technologies to mark clean files as trusted, Free technical support...
Lacks adequate online technical support, Drives users to its paid technical support services...
Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though the lack of adequate technical support may continue to frustrate.
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Editor's note: This review includes updates and revisions filed on 5/28/09. Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 ($60 for three users as of 5/24/09) came in a close second to G-Data in our midyear roundup of eight security suites and the correspondin...
Smooth interface, strong malware detection...
Pricey, no backup feature...
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Looking for a security suite thats comprehensive AND forgiving on system resources? Symantecs Norton Internet Security 2009 may be just what youve been waiting for. Thats right. I said Symantec. Naysayers (and I used to be one of them), continue r...
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The strong Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 suite may cost a little more than some competitors, but it’s easy to use and good at blocking malicious software. Updated, 16 June 2009.Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 is a winner. It pairs exce...
Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 is a strong, well-balanced security suite and its upgrades this year make it even better. Users angling for the absolute best malware detection, or people who need backup functions in their suite, might find a be...
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By Sherwin LohTHIS should have been out years ago - a lean, mean anti-virus software that works.The problem with many of such programs is that they take time to install and update and hours to scan for viruses. Plus, as they hog computing resources, th...
A fast anti-virus software that does the job without slowing down your PC...
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I have been around computers, almost from the start. My first computer was the wildly successful Apple II+ (does anyone else remember the Bank Street Writer,) which was my main computer for close to ten years (including all of high school.) In the...
Fantastic new user interface, easy to use customization controls, automatically updates on the fly, protects all aspects of your computer...
Well, a kitchen sink might have been nice… where to Buy: Symantec website...
I have been around computers, almost from the start. My first computer was the wildly successful Apple II+ (does anyone else remember the Bank Street Writer,) which was my main computer for close to ten years (including all of high school.) In the...
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Norton offers the most robust—and most nonintrusive—security software suite yet.
Speedy installation and performance, Frequent micro-updates, Extremely deep feature set, Minimal CPU usage, Free tech support via e-mail/chat, free phone support for a year...
No setup wizard, Difficult to discover features...
Norton Internet Security 2009 is far and away the best overall security suite. At $69.99 for three computers, it’s neither the priciest nor the cheapest software suite, but it offers top-notch protection that is nearly invisible, the bottom line for...
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The big deal about this product is that its must faster and easier to use, something wed forgotten existed in commercial anti-virus software and Internet security suites. What does the magic in this version is a feature called Norton Insight. Usin...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Norton Internet Security (NIS) is one of the best-known names in anti-virus and security software.However, we’ve often heard complaints from users who have been annoyed by the fact that it was prone to slowing down the computer when running its scans...
Improved performance reduces distractions, 24-hour technical support, Protects up to three PCs...
No printed manual to help new users get started...
The improved performance and ‘silent’ option are welcome, and we like the 24-hour technical support...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Security programs can be a bitter pill to swallow. They protect our systems, but they also slow down other applications, interrupt us with confusing alerts, and hide their inner workings behind a cloak of secrecy. Norton Internet Security...
Faster scans; frequent micro-updates; lower CPU and memory footprints; Firefox support; protocol-aware browser protection; task-queuing on battery power; alert-queuing during full-screen presentations, movies, and games; dynamic anti-phishing look-ups...
Anti Spam component needs work; parental controls are limited...
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If you’ve spent much time with consumer-level security software over the past few years, chances are that your experiences were not entirely positive. While offering some clear value to users, they normally come preloaded on computers and bombard you w...
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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Security software has always been an important line of defense when it comes to today's electronic threats. However, as important as they are, they can be a bit of a pain to use. Most often they are bloated and resource hogs, which slows down a co...
Much improved performance, Professionallooking interface, Improved firewall program control...
Lack of online technical support, Lackluster antispam system...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Last week I received an email from Symantec’s PR Firm, telling me about the new Norton Internet Security 2009. Being fed up with Symantec and their bloated ways over the past couple of years, I normally would have just hit delete. But before I could...
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Most users have a love-hate relationship with their security software. They love the protection from online and other threats, but they hate the way the software drags down their daily activities. This past spring, Symantec Senior Vice President Rowa...
Minimal performance impact. Extremely effective spyware and virus protection. High-powered, comprehensive firewall. Free, proactive support. Phishing protection. Automated log-in, form-fill. Network map with remote configuration.
Antispam misses too much, blocks too many valid messages. Rudimentary parental controls. Network map allows no remote correction of reported problems.
This is definitely the slimmest, most unobtrusive Norton ever. Its protection is top-notch where it counts, though antispam and parental controls are still weak. As the best all-around security suite yet (Ill be installing it myself), its our new Edi...
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about.com Updated: 2013-09-04 09:19:53
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Symantec's antivirus products have historically always provided excellent detection and removal of malware. On the downside, that protection came at the price of often crippling system performance. Norton Internet Security 2009 has met that challenge h...
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