Do I need to install Norton 360 multi device on my new iPad Air?

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Do I need to install Norton 360 multi device on my new iPad Air?

I just got a new iPad Air 64GB wifi + cellular and the retailer is strongly suggesting I install Norton 360 Multi Device on it and on my MacBook Pro with OS X 10.8.5. I was under the impression that Macs were seldom affected by viruses. However, they are suggesting that it will be easier to retrieve my iPad if it becomes stolen or lost. I'm not sure how that would work, or if I need it at all.

Please advise,

Thanks.

iPod classic, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Nov 28, 2013 5:34 PM

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Diavonex

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Nov 28, 2013 5:35 PM in response to fotocano

You don't need antivirus or security software as long as you don't Jailbreak your iPad.

Currently there's no known virus affecting iPad.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743

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fotocano Author

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Nov 28, 2013 5:47 PM in response to Diavonex

Thanks,

So what you are telling me is that the retailer just wants to sell me an unnecessary product? They are claiming that if my iPad is stolen, having Norton 360 will help "find" it or "retrieve it". BTW, how would I track down a stolen iPad? (I don't have an iPhone at this time, just an older cell phone.)

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Diavonex

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Nov 28, 2013 5:51 PM in response to fotocano

That salesman is either dishonest or he doesn't know his product well.

You can enable Find My iPad on your iPad Air and it is free.

https://www.apple.com/sg/icloud/find-my-iphone.html

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Nov 28, 2013 5:57 PM in response to fotocano

Norton 360 does nothing more with regards to a lost or stolen device then the free find my iPad service from Apple already does (as Diavonex mentions). Norton, just like find my iPad is an internet remote tracking service, so it has the same functionality as well as the same limitations of find my iPad or any remote tracking service - namely that the device must be powered on, with a live internet connection, for the remote tracking to work.

Norton 360 offers no additional security for a lost or stolen device, and its "threat" protection is pointless on a non-j'broken iOS device (and it WILL degrade the user experience on a tablet, since it is running all the time).

All that buying it will accomplish is to make you a bit poorer, and the retailer a bit richer.

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fotocano Author

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Nov 28, 2013 8:06 PM in response to Michael Black

Thank you, Gentlemen

I will be sure NOT to have Norton 360 installed on my iPad, nor will I install it on my MacBook Pro. Thanks for the helpful responses.

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