pctoolbox.co.uk » Anti-Virus for Smart Phones http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk tech.blog Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:36:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Trend Micro Internet Security Pro vs AVG Internet Security http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2009/06/19/trend-micro-internet-security-pro-vs-avg-internet-security/ http://www.pctoolbox.co.uk/2009/06/19/trend-micro-internet-security-pro-vs-avg-internet-security/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:39 +0000 Alex http://pctoolbox.co.uk/?p=1101 Today we’re comparing Trend Micro Internet Security Pro and the Award Winning AVG Internet Security!  Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Trend Micro.  They’re one of the less known Anti-Virus Software providers.  For more information on Trend Micro visit their website!  The comparison will involve an overview of the features each package has and then at the end we’ll tell you which we think is better through our rating system. Our ratings are worked out by the amount of ticks the product has. Further points are awarded for faster download, simpler/better installation and cheaper price.

Feature Trend Micro Internet Security Pro AVG Internet Security
Download Time
 Very Long Fast
Installation Installation is of average length and is simple.  However, it doesn’t take you through any setup. Takes an average length of time.  Quite extensive and helps you set up the basic features of the software.
Anti-Virus Tick Tick
Anti-Spyware Tick Tick
Anti-Spam Tick Tick
Blocks unauthorized programs
 Tick Tick
Web Shield
 Tick Tick
Toolbar Tick Tick
Authenticates wireless hotspots and Wi-Fi Networks
 Tick Tick
Child Protection (inc time, length and content)
 Tick Cross
Personal Information Protection (Encryption)
 Tick Tick
Link Scanner
 Tick Tick
Snapshot of security features
 Tick Tick
Clean up PC for faster performance
 Tick Tick
Anti-Malware Cross Tick
Anti-Phishing Cross Tick
Anti-Rootkit Cross Tick
Identity Protection(Advanced) Cross Tick
Firewall Tick Tick
Available to buy from Brandstar
 Cross Tick
RRP (3 PC’s for 1 year)
 £54.95 £58.71
Overall Rating
 14 out of 21
 19 out of 21

Trend Micro Internet Security ProOverall I haven’t been that impressed with Trend Micro Internet Security Pro.  It has a long way to go before it will compete with the liks of AVG.  It may be cheaper but you have to buy the 3 PC package which is pretty pointless if you only have 1 PC.  The features that the software offers aren’t as capable and advanced as that of AVG Internet Security.  Trend Micro is however easy to use and have a very user friendly layout!  However, to fight for a place in the top 3 they’ll need to bring something unique and some quality to the table neither of which they provide now.  So my advice, if you’re stuck between the two go for AVG!

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