Belkin F6C550-AVR 550VA Battery Backup with Surge Protection Review

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(More customer reviews)Before buying any UPS, do some homework. It's not as simple as reading the watts sticker on your computer. Get to know what volt-amps means and decide if you need lots of battery run time or not. I believe many people end up buying too much UPS capacity (which is fine if you can afford it) because mfgrs' "wizards" are not very accurate. This unit, with its fairly low rating, is fine for my needs:

My requirements are to protect my equipment from surges and sags, to give me enough time to save and shut down when the power fails, and to run my DSL modem and WiFi base station for a few hours off and on during an extended outage (we get hurricanes on Cape Cod). I do not need server-class UPS backup, meaning automated shutdown and lengthy run time.

This unit works great for all of the above. It would not run my iMac G4 for very long beyond an emergency shutdown, but that's fine in my case.

The supplied (and downloadable new versions) of Bulldog software are terrible, however. I did not downgrade the unit's star rating for that because you don't need it.

On my Mac, Bulldog only served to display annoying false warnings and would lose connection with the UPS whenever the computer sleeps. Don't even bother installing it.

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BELKIN F6C550-AVR 550VA Battery Back-Up with Surge Protection6 surge-protected outlets, 4 with battery backup; USB port; 1-in/1-out RJ45 surge protection; 1-in/2-out RJ11 telephone/fax surge protection; 890 Joules; 550VA, 330W; 28 min back-up time; Automatic voltage regulation for line conditioning & protection against brownouts; Data recovery ; $75,000 connected equipment warranty; 550VA Battery Back-Up with Surge Protection

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APC BE450G Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet 450VA 120V Uninterrupted Power Supply Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my second UPS from APC (I have a review posted on the ES 550VA also) and I continue to be happy with their products.I am enduring a home remodel and bought my first APC UPS (an ES 550VA) to protect against tripped breakers and electrical interference from all of the power tools running on the same breakers as my electronics.These two units have been absolutely essential in keeping my equipment safe.My ES 550VA runs my desktop PC and monitor.It has reported numerous, almost daily, power fluctuations that it has compensated for and has provided me several opportunities to go and reset a breaker while the PC ran happily off of the UPS battery.Both of the UPS were plug and play with Vista for monitoring via the PC but also come with software that adds additional functionality.For my Windows 7 laptop I downloaded the latest PowerChute Personal edition software from APC (just so I could plug into a UPS and check it's status without it being connected to a desktop computer) and It also works great.

I use this 450VA model to keep my wireless phone, router, and video surveillance system running during short outages.The ES 450VA will run these devices for about 30 to 35 minutes on battery according to the PowerChute software and, when I unplugged the power to check it out, watching the battery drain via the same software seemed to support this.Both models have 8 plugs, 4 for battery backup and 4 for surge protection.There is also surge protection for a phone/fax/dsl line which I have my DSL line plugged into without issues.Finally, there is an on/off button and an LED that lets you know if the battery needs replacement.On a side note, you need to open the unit up and remove protective contacts on the battery prior to the first use.

I picked up one of these on "black Friday" for about the price of a surge protector and couldn't be happier.

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APC's Back-UPS ES series is now "greener" than ever. The ES 450 utilizes an ultra-efficient design that consumes less power during normal operation than any other battery backup in its class, saving you money on your electricity bill. It's also RoHS compliant, which means its manufacture and ultimate disposal is easier on the environment. Even the packaging has been carefully selected to minimize energy use in it's creation, and to maximize the use of recycled materials. Coupled with all the standard features of the Back-UPS ES series, the ES 450 is the best value for home and home office computers.

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APC Back-UPS ES 500 Backup Battery and Surge Protector Review

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(More customer reviews)This power supply will run my equipment for 21 minutes, more than long enough for me to switch to a back up generator.If I ignore the power outage, it automatically backs up files.In addition, it will kick in for low and high voltage conditions, and bridges those annonying one and two second outages that cause reboots.All in all, it is a real convenience.
And the alarm CAN be controlled.It can be shut off entirely.It can also be set to remain silent when the PC is off or hibernating. It can also be set to remain silent between a given hour and another given hour.

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The APC Back-UPS ES is a battery backup and surge protector for home and office electronic equipment. With six outlets and built-in phone/fax/modem lines (DSL compatible) your valuable equipment is protected from surges and lightning. With the USB connector, it's easy to install the system software. Audible alarms and building faulty wiring notifications add to your ease of mind. The status LED's will keep you informed of the operational status of the Back-UPS ES. The included battery is user replaceable, making the surge protector easy to maintain. This package comes with a wall mounting template and cord management straps.
What's in the Box
Surge protector, CD with software, cord management straps, free trial of anti-virus, USB cable, wall mounting template and a user's manual.

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