Norton Internet Security 2008 Reviews

Last year Symantec made impressive gains by having pared down the code base and lowered the price on its Internet suite, so it makes sense that we'd see more modest enhancements for Norton Internet Security 2008. Aside from some user interface issues, ...

Norton Internet Security 2008 offers solid protection for your desktop.

The Norton Internet Security 2008 interface is ghastly, the suite itself can slow your computer to a crawl, its feature set doesn't integrate well, and Symantec is once again offering fee-based services under the guise of technical support.

While Symantec's protection is solid, the overall user experience within Norton Internet Security 2008 could be much, much better. Not all the features work together, and the program could use fewer system resources. We can also do without the ...

This security suite's powerful and easy-to-use features make it stand out from the crowd.

Quick virus scans, Excellent user interface, Variety of customization options, Almost no impact on boot time

Privacy issue of optional Norton Community Watch, Long installation time

Symantec's Norton Internet Security Suite 2008 offers a great user interface, doesn't tax system resources while multitasking, and offers customization options that make it a solid fit for beginners and advanced users alike. All of that, combined with ...

For 2008, the already impressive Norton Internet Security polishes its protection and adds identity management and one-click help.

Virus/spyware scans are accurate and thorough. Top-quality, nonintrusive firewall. New Identity Safe manages personal info and passwords. Built-in help system includes live chat.

Spam filter marked too many valid messages as spam. Parental control is rudimentary.

Norton Internet Security 2008 remains our Editors' Choice for security suites. Its virus/spyware scan scored very well on tests, and it cleans up more thoroughly than most. The firewall is tough and includes intrusion protection. And the new Identity ...