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Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009.
Award: Highest Rated September 2008
September 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Fantastic new user interface
  • Easy to use customization controls
  • Automatically updates on the fly
  • Protects all aspects of your computer
  • Improved performance reduces distractions
  • 24-hour technical support
  • Protects up to three PCs
  • Much improved performance
  • Professionallooking interface
  • Improved firewall program control
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Internet Security 2009 has a leaner footprint
  • Improved speed
  • White listing and other technologies to mark clean files as trusted
  • And free technical support.
  • Faster scans
  • 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
  • Smooth interface
  • Strong malware detection

The editors didn't like

  • Well
  • A kitchen sink might have been nice… where to Buy
  • Symantec website
  • No printed manual to help new users get started
  • Lack of online technical support
  • Lackluster antispam system
  • Antispam misses too much
  • Blocks too many valid messages. Rudimentary parental controls. Network map allows no remote correction of reported problems.
  • No setup wizard
  • Difficult to discover features
  • Despite its free telephone support
  • Norton Internet Security 2009 lacks adequate online technical support and
  • Either intentionally or not
  • Drives users to its paid technical support services.
  • Anti Spam component needs work
  • Parental controls are limited
  • Pricey
  • No backup feature

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  Published: 2009-01-20, review by: techradar.com

  • Smaller system footprint, Updated tools
  • Not a big change

 
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  Published: 2008-10-29, review by: itreviews.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2008-10-14, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Leaner, quicker, stronger security
  • No real differentiation from other packages
  • A beefed up but streamlined package that works exceedingly well both in terms of protecting but also managing your PCs health ...

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  Published: 2008-10-03, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • 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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  Published: 2008-10-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2008-10-01, review by: alphr.com

  • Believe the hype - Symantec's latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-29, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • 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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  Published: 2008-11-01, review by: pcquest.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2009-02-27, review by: asiaone.com

  • A fast anti-virus software that does the job without slowing down your PC....

 
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  Published: 2008-10-13, review by: Cnetfrance.fr

  • Taux de détection de virus connus et inconnus, dégrade peu les perfomances du PC, version boîte fournie avec un utilitaire de sauvegarde.
  • Pour le cru 2009 de sa suite de sécurité, Symantec sest focalisé notamment sur ses performances. Autre bonne nouvelle, la version boîte intègre lutilitaire de sauvegarde Norton Ghost.

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