By Nick Peers
Acronis has released a compilation of two of its standalone products under the moniker, Acronis Backup and Security 2011. Boasting a price tag of $69.99, it compromises Acronis True Image Home 2011, the celebrated drive-imaging and backup tool, plus Acronis Internet Security 2011, a complete internet security suite. Also included is Acronis Online Backup, which comes with a complementary 5GB of online storage. Users can upgrade to 250GB storage per year by paying $20 extra for the Premium version of Acronis Backup and Security.
True Image Home 2011 is considered one of the best drive backup and imaging tools on the market, while Acronis Internet Security is actually a rebadged version of BitDefender's Internet Security 2011 product. The 2011 releases see completely redesigned user interfaces, plus integration with Windows 7 and support for USB 3.0.
Acronis True Image Home 2011 combines a drive-imaging tool with options for backing up files and email. It also includes Acronis DriveCleanser, a file-shredding tool that provides an extra layer of security when deleting sensitive files. Acronis Internet Security 2011 includes anti-malware protection and a firewall, plus boasts industry leading anti-phishing technologies, parental controls and gaming mode for maintaining protection without affecting performance during gaming. The program also comes with a file vault feature, enabling the user to store sensitive files inside an encrypted container.
The price includes a year's subscription to free updates for Acronis Internet Security 2011, which covers three PCs in the home. It also represents a significant savings on purchasing either product separately (True Image Home 2011 retails for $49.99, while Acronis Internet Security 2010 costs $59.99).
Acronis Backup and Security 2011 runs on Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2 and Windows 7. It requires 512MB-1GB RAM depending on the operating system, plus 550MB free hard drive space. The trial version works for 90 days before requiring registration, with a pop-up window appearing to prompt you to activate the product each time Windows is started.
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