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Originally Posted by Sregener
I spend about 80% of my day job removing viruses from computers that have anti-virus software on them. I'd like to believe that free antivirus software is sufficient, but experience has shown me otherwise.
Windows has the most software, this is true. And if you need those packages, then Windows is the way to go. But don't kill yourself by buying a cheap Windows laptop and think you've somehow matched a Chromebook. To get the same kind of responsiveness and enjoyable user experience, you need to spend $750+ on a Windows laptop. The $229 specials at Staples are nothing short of frustrating to work with - and that's when they're working right.
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My own experience differs from yours, and IIRC, independent testing is with me. The most popular free AV seem to out perform many of the popular paid stuff. Not saying one might not be able to find one paid package that is best of all, but I think most users are as well protected as they're going to be with the best of the free stuff.
On laptops, I disagree as well. For a comparable web-based experience, assuming you don't weigh the Windows machine down with extra bloat, then I think the $350-$450 range specials give a comparable experience to a $200-$250 range Chromebook, except for start-up and shutdown time. But in exchange for that, you get the ability to run all those Windows apps.....
...when it's working right, yes, which is why I also have Chromebooks....
