A simple package whose two detection engines ensure great malware detection, but it fails to inspire in other areas.

Comprehensive, competent and configurable protection at a good price. This is the best security suite out there

A new behavioural analysis module only adds to AVG’s capabilities, although it isn’t the most elegant marriage

An irritating package without a future.

A solid, usable package with online backup to boot.

A dreadful performer in almost every regard.

An improvement on last year’s package, but sadly still flawed.

Our former champion loses its crown but remains a strong contender.

Breathtakingly lightweight, but detection rates could be better.

A comprehensive package, but not the most usable or effective

A fierce protector when it comes to web threats, but merely middling elsewhere

See why this relatively unknown, but simple, efficient and affordable package holds its own against the likes of AVG, Norton, Kaspersky and McAfee.

Symantec’s latest offering is lighter than ever and an extremely effective security package. And get this, a RAM footprint smaller than Kaspersky

A modular scanning tool that catches most unwanted software – but not quite all

More approachable than ever, with excellent malware detection in an affordable package

Clean, clear and light on its feet, but with few extras.

A quantum leap in usability over the previous version, although malware protection could still be better

A friendly suite for the less-experienced user, but technical types may find it limiting.

A highly usable all-round security suite, but ultimately a strong runner-up rather than a new champion.

We've had a quick play with the new version - and we like what we see. Definitely one to stick in your PC toolkit for 2008.