Product Description

This high performance desktop battery backup features maximum protection in a versatile design. ... Read more

Features

• Outlets: 3 Nema 5-15R Outlets
• Outlets: 4 Nema 5-15R Outlets
• Outlets: 7 Outlets
• Data Line Protection: RJ11 Modem / RJ45 Network
• Watts: 540 Watt

Reviews (1)

Back-UPS RS 800VA
I found that the Back-UPS RS 800VA meets my needs for a power backup system.The unit will supply power to my PC for about 10 minutes before placing the PC into XP Hibernation mode, there is 5 minutes of backup power left at this point.This unit also protects the PC from power surges.
The only two draw back I have found to this unit are:
1) That the 3 Nema 5-15R outlets power is not controlled by the units front panel on-off switch These outlets are surge protection only, the four battery backup outlets are controlled by the on-off switch.
2) Unit is noisy.I don't know if this noise is coming from an internal fan or from the AC power converter.
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Product Description

Reliable, Network-Grade Power for Space Constrained Applications Featuring a $150,000 Connected Equipment Warranty! An award winning APC Smart-UPS® is the perfect UPS for protecting business critical fileservers (Intel or UNIX based), minicomputers, network switches and hubs, Point of Sale, retail/bank back office and ATM's.With included PowerChute® management software for servers and workstations, IT administrators can provide safe system shutdown and advanced UPS management (All major operating systems supported). Connectivity is through serial or USB port. Additional manageability is available through the SmartSlot, an internal accessory slot that allows you to install optional accessories to enhance the performance of your UPS. Network connection with Web browser management and / or environmental monitoring, serial port expansion, and out-of-band management options are available. With pure sine-wave output ensuring compatibility with all connected devices, Intelligent Battery Management ensuring a highly available UPS and an advanced 16 segment bar graph display ensuring information and management, the Smart-UPS® is a UPS you can count on. APC offers a $150,000 connected equipment warranty within the USA and Canada. ... Read more

Features

• Hot-swap batteries; Intelligent battery management; Replace battery indicator; User Replaceable batteries
• APC Smart-UPS, 1440VA/980W,Input 120V/Output 120V, Interface Port DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
• Includes CD with software, Smart UPS signaling RS-232 cable, User Manual, USB cable
• Automatic Self Test; Automatic voltage regulation (AVR)
• Audible alarms; Building wiring fault indicator; Built-in SmartSlot; Overload indicator

Reviews (1)

Great UPS Backup System!
Ordered APC UPS, good thing came with super saver shipping, cost $70 for faster shipping!Works great!This one is a 1500 VA, which is 980 watts, plenty for 2-3 computers & monitors!Strongly reccomend! ... Read more

Product Description

Instantaneous battery backup ensures against workstation brownouts and blackouts. 100% high-voltage surge protection keeps hardware and data safe. Hot-swappable, user replaceable batteries. Audible alarms. Automatic shutdown software. Manufacturer's two-y ... Read more

Features

• USB connectivity
• Surge and lightning protected outlets
• Audible alarms/building wiring fault indicator
• Status indicator LED's
• Hot swap batteries

Reviews (5)

AWESOME!!!A great battery backup from APC!!!
I have had this UPS for about a year and a half now and LOVE it!!!I just upgraded to the BACK-UPS 1000 (review to follow in about a month or two) and am now using this to backup my DVR, DVD recorder, and television.I could not be happier with this product!APC has some great stuff and I have had several different brands of UPS's.This one, the BACK-UPS 500, is probably their most popular.It's powerful, affordable, and VERY reliable!!!Give it a try -- You WILL NOT be dissappointed.

Horrible Customer Support
The UPS unit itself works just fine. It kicks in properly when power fails, allowing me to save my work and safely shut down my computer. It even automatitcally shuts down the computer when I'm not available to do so myself.

Having said that, APC's customer support is downright horrible. I contacted them concerning an issue with a recent software upgrade, explaining the situation in some detail (two paragraphs) and asking for a possible resolution. I received a poorly written, canned, response in return which did not relate at all to anything I had said. This happened again following two more follow-up messages. Either they were not reading, or could not understand, what I was writing.

Angry at this point, I sent another message, including all the previous messages and replies, bluntly asking for this message to be delivered to someone who spoke English and could actually read what was sent. To my surprise, I received a response saying it was being sent to the software developers who would respond in detail. However, a few days later, I received a message stating that, since I had not contacted the company in some time, my problem had apparently been resolved. Of course, it had not been resolved - I was still waiting for the promised response.

I gave up at this point. I never did receive a response from the software people, nor has the issue been resolved to this day. This company has apparently outsourced their customer support to a third-world country, using employees whose command of the English language is questionable at best. This was insufficient to handle even a relatively minor issue like mine. Further, I'm not exactly thrilled about the loss of American jobs as a result of overseas outsourcing (obviously "American" is only good enough to use in a company name). Therefore, since I'm buying a new computer this week, I'll look for another company who takes customer support, and American workers, more seriously. I urge others to consider the same option.

Don't buy this item for the warrantee...
I don't own this specific APC product, but I do own other APC products.

My home was hit by lightning on July 2, 2004 during a severe lightning storm. Both of my garage door openers were destroyed during the strike and they were on separate NET3 power line surge protectors made by APC.

NET3 surge protectors offer the best ($50,000) damaged equipment warranty that APC offers. APC refuses to pay for replacement garage door openers since in their determination, the surge protectors are functioning properly (I had to send the surge protectors at my expense for analysis at their labs).

I will never contend that a surge protector can protect any device from a direct lightning strike, but the APC warranty contends that they will replace your equipment in the event this unfortunate event occurs.

I now do not recommend APC equipment, since their warranty is worthless.

Great Product--Exceeded My Expectations
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.

Great product with one key flaw
Mostly, this is great.You get a reasonably powerful backup system, software control, and even a nice power strip.With its 500VA rating, you'll have plenty of power to ride out a short outage, and plenty of time to safely shut down in a longer outage.It's easy to set up and works great.

OK, here is the key flaw.This unit is advertised as being a great item for home or home-office computers.Problem:Its alarm starts to beep - quite loudly - ANY time the power goes out.I find this really inappropriate for a piece of electronics.My power is reasonably reliable, but like most people, we have occasional outages.In fact, my local utility likes to service the lines in the middle of the night.

Do I really need a loud beeper to wake up the family every time we have a 10 minute outage at 3am?

APC really needs to add a control to deactivate or otherwise control the alarm. ... Read more

Product Description

PC SUA1000XL Smart-UPS® XL protects your data by supplying reliable, network-grade power with scalable run-time in tower and rack mount form factors. ... Read more

Features

• Hot Swap Batteries; Intelligent Battery Management; Replace Battery Indicator; User Replaceable batteries
• APC Smart-UPS XL, 1000VA/800W, Input120 V/ Output120V, Interface Port DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB, Extended runtime model
• Includes PowerChute Smart-UPS Bundle software, Smart-UPS signaling RS-232 cable, User Manual, USB cable
• Automatic Self-Test; Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
• Building wiring fault indicator; Built-in SmartSlot

Product Description

High Performance Protection for Business Computers

• 8 Power Outlets
• Telephone Line Protection
• AVR Technology
• USB Connectivity
• Auto-shutdown Software
• Free-Protection Trial Offers
• Versatile Mounting

Features

• Provides 1500VA (volt-amperes) of power and surge protection of 420 joules across eight power outlets
• Backup power for up to 110 minutes
• PowerChute Personal Edition Auto-Shutdown software lets you set up your computer to automatically save work
• Comes with manufacturer's $150,000 Equipment Protection Policy and Data Recovery Warranty
• Includes PowerChute Personal Edition auto-shutdown software

Reviews (4)

Great back-up unit with informative software
Our power frequently goes out so a UPS is a must, but worse than the blackouts are the flickering of power on and off. I've lost two expensive items (Roland MC505 and a 120GB external Hard Drive) simply due to the power fluctuating rapidly for several seconds causing the UPS to 'give up' and switch off.

I had a Belkin UPS connected to my main PC but it clearly wasn't up to the job despite it being more than rated for the PC's consumption. Sometimes it would cover the outage, others it would simply power down. I needed a good replacement and so opted for the APC Back-UPS XS 1500.

Firstly, we have yet to lose power since its installation so I can't really know for sure if the unit will perform when needed, but I'm happy to comment on the unit and software. Now this is a BIG unit, slightly smaller than a PC case and half the width. I'd say it weighs somewhere in the region of 25-30lbs so should be placed on a sturdy desk or the floor. It stands upright, although can be laid flat, and looks well made and solid. On the back are the usual separate surge protected and powered surge protected outlets, but this unit has the most number of battery powered outlets (6) I've seen on a consumer model.

Set up was easy and connecting the battery for the first time a breeze. Software installed without a hitch and is extremely comprehenive - something that gives me great confidence in the unit is being able to see recent activity - dealing with brownouts or completely taking over from outages are logged as well as a realtime estimate of how long the unit would cover you for the outage, based on your current load. Also shown is the power consumption allowing you to make an informed decision as to how many more peripherals you can hook up before you overload the unit. Alarms can be toggled through the software and tailored to your specific situation. Currently I have a powerful Alienware PC, external HD, 21" monitor and some sundry peripherals connected to the unit and yet I'm only using about 33% of the allowable capacity - nice to know should I intend adding more hard drives etc.

All in all, I've bought several APC UPS products and I feel this is one of the best they've produced - it's going to do the job very well and recommend the unit to those needing a little more power than normal.

Don't buy this for the damaged equipment warrantee
I don't own this specific APC product, but I do own other APC products.

My home was hit by lightning on July 2, 2004 during a severe lightning storm. Both of my garage door openers were destroyed during the strike and they were on separate NET3 power line surge protectors made by APC.

NET3 surge protectors offer the best ($50,000) damaged equipment warranty that APC offers. APC refuses to pay for replacement garage door openers since in their determination, the surge protectors are functioning properly (I had to send the surge protectors at my expense for analysis at their labs).

I will never contend that a surge protector can protect any device from a direct lightning strike, but the APC warranty contends that they will replace your equipment in the event this unfortunate event occurs.

I now do not recommend APC equipment, since their warranty is worthless.

works well on 2 pc's
Works well with my set up. 1pc is a dual xeon p4 with 6 hd drives and 2 burners, dual 17in lcd's. other pc is a 3.2p4 with a radeon 9800 pro and a fast lcd. i also have my cable modem and router hooked up to it. power kept flickering on and off and my other ups couldn't handle 2 pc's. this one can easily handle it and you can add a battery for longer outages but i kept getting tired of a flicker causing my pc's to reset.
I dont even bother with the software so i cant rate that but it works great for my needs. so it can drive 2 pcs 3 lcds 1 router and 1 cable modem for over 4 minutes which is enough for most quick outages. it also protects against overvoltages which is nice. if my power went out for longer times i would get the extra battery but i live in seattle and the power rarely goes out for even a full minute.

Elegant, Functional UPS
I own a couple of APC UPS and surge protection products.So far this is the most functional.The features:

1. The unit can be positioned vertically (best for saving space) or horizontally (lay flat or mounted to a server rack).
2. It has a very excellent boxy design that gives an elegant and modern feel.
3. There are 8 outlets in total (6 outlets are battery protected and voltage regulated, which means less dependency on the battery and longer replacement life; 2 outlets are surge-protected for printers and office machines).
4. The included PowerChute Personal Edition is to be combined with the data cable that, when connected to your computer via USB, provides excellent control and communication between the UPS, computer and user/administrator.
a. You will know exactly how much load is taxing the UPS in real-time; Turn on/off equipment to check.
b. Shut-down function to preserve data or battery.
c. Audible and visual alarm indication on current condition.
5. Hot-swap battery without turning off the UPS.

The cons?Heavy!But then of course it only needs to be set and forget.Expensive!Not for a typcial user.Although the features should be made available for everyone.

This particular model is a little overkill.I connected a P4 3GHz (with 3 internal SATA HDD, DVDROM, DVD-RW), 21" CRT, Apple PBG4 laptop, 2 external LaCie HDD and 1 external CD-R and I still haven't reached half of the available power.Buy this only if they offer a special price/rebate.Otherwise, go with the lower model XS/RS1000 and it will suite an power user just perfectly. ... Read more

Product Description

Protection

• Battery-protected and surge-only outletsReserves power capacity and run time for connected equipment that require battery back-up while providing surge only protection for less critical equipment
• Power conditioningProtects connected loads from surges, spikes, lightning, and other power disturbances.
• Dataline Surge ProtectionProvides protection of connected equipment from power surges on the data lines.
• Lifetime data recovery warrantyProvides peace of mind by providing professional data recovery services in the event data is lost due to the failure of the unit.
• Safety-agency approvedEnsures product testing and approval to work safely with the connected loads and within the environment.

• Audible AlarmsProvides notification of changing utility power and UPS conditions.
• Automatic self-testEnsures early detection of potential problems by periodic testing of UPS components.
• Cold-start capableProvides temporary battery power when the utility power is out.
• Hot-swappable batteriesEnsures clean, uninterrupted power to protected equipment throughout battery replacement.
• Resettable circuit breakersEnables quick recovery from UPS overload events.
• Transformer-block spaced outletsProtect equipment with input transformer blocks without blocking access to other receptacles.

• USB ConnectivityProvides management of the UPS via USB port.

Features

• Output power capacity: 650VA
• Voltage input/output: 120V
• Back-up time: 10 minutes typical load
• 8 outlets (4 battery back-up/4 surge-only)
• Phone/fax/modem protection

Product Description

True550 is a 550 Watt 6-output, dual fan-cooled ATX (Baby AT or PS/2 Size) power supply designed for personal computer or industrial applications.

Its ATX 12V compliance allows its use with the latest Pentium 4 processors while its backward compatibility ensures its usability with any system ... Read more

Features

• Two double ball bearing fans; Gold-plated connectors
• Dedicated output circuitry for each voltage output, overcomes the limitations of combined output of traditional design
• Voltage Feedback to maintain accurate voltage to all components, adding system stability
• Antec Low Noise Technology achieves the optimum balance between noise reduction and necessary cooling
• ATX12V for AMD and Intel based systems including P4

Reviews (5)

An EXCELLENT power supply
I previously bought a 550w generic power supply thinking that my computer may require more power. After installing it, I realized some things did run better. But after 1 month the power supply went dead, so I got it exchanged (unfortunately for the same kind). Something like this happening to a power supply while the computer is running I would think could have some kind of negative effect on your computer. After reading various articles and magazines I realized just how important a quality power supply is. So I decided to get this Antec PSU. I've seen their ad in magazines and it seemed pretty good, plus Antec is supposedly a very good brand name. One of the main points of the power supply is its silence. Previously, after buying the generic 550w my computer's noise was annoying, it just kept too much noise. After installing this Antec, I was absolutely amazed at the silence of my computer. The only way I could tell it was on is by coming within 3 feet of it. There is hardly a difference in noise between it being on or off. This is more beneficial than you think, with less noise circulating in the room, you can hear sounds, such as the speakers, better. The power supply also works very well. It has allowed me to overclock my system to a much higher stable speed than before. Everything also seems to work perfectly now. There are also many different power connectors, including two fan specific power connectors that control case fans depending on the temp, plus SATA connectors and the standard ide. With all the connectors the system can become a bit crowded but its not a serious problem. I was also a bit short on ide connectors, but thats only because I have seven devices which use ide connectors. Many people think of a power supply as one of the least important components of a computer but its actually one of the most important, so do you and your system a favour and buy a quality power supply. Try to overlook the price, a high end graphics card is way more anyway. Plus after spending alot of money on your system I'm sure you want to protect it. You can't go wrong here.

THE Power Supply
Antec PS has one of the best reputation. You can verify this by checking out their various reviews.When they rate their power supply, they give you the actual operating voltage for each connectors. This is not like the other PS that label a certain wattage, but are the maximum allowable load - not nominal (real-life) handling.While Antec really has more reserve power than their announced 550W.

Why this much? These days 550W isn't overkill anymore. Don't starve your peripherals with the needed power. You'll be keeping this for a long time.

The motherboard and CPU is the heart of the PC. So if you consider that their operation depends on the amount of power supplied to make them function, then you'd have to think again. Giving them CLEAN, CONSTANT energy means STABILITY for your system.

This unit has all the necessary connections you can ever think of, and you can't possibly fill up.But do heed their warning on the allowable maximum connection per strand of wire, which is 3 each.If you need to connect more peripherals, just use another strand.That's to ensure each component gets their proper voltage.

The only thing this power supply lacks is the new Serial ATA connection which isn't a problem since there are cheap 4-pin to Serial power adaptors in the market - also included with retial Serial ATA hard drives and motherboards.

Lastly, the PS is very quiet.The only sound I hear is the fan from my CPU.A real treat.Enjoy!

Excellent product
The good: has more connectors than you'll ever need (9 for IDE HDs and CD-ROMs, 2 for Fan Only) and can supply all the energy for the most power hungry systems - and nobody will hear it because it's more silent than the HDs. Looks nice too (of course, anyone who wants a power supply for the looks should try Antec's True Blue, although that only supplies 480w, it still is more than most will need).
The bad: the price? Yeah, but anyone spending big bucks on a mega-ultra-fast video card, a ultra-high-speed processor, a hyper-super-incredible motherboard and stuff should not rely on a El Cheapo Power Supply.

This is all you need if you have a lot of stuff to run...
I brought this p/s because it was what I needed. A smaller 430watt or 480watt p/s may do the job, but I wanted the max... and Antec true power was the best for the price. Running RAID with six hard drivers, CD burner, DVD burner, 7 Fans, lights and overclocked Ram, CPU.. I had to make sure the p/s is up for the job.
To my surprise True power 550 had Fan Only connectors. Not only the p/s was silent, the fan only connectors made my whole system more silent then my old system. Which only had 2 80mm fans. So I highly recommand this p/s for anyone who has all their bay filled... and need a silent pc.

Possibly the last PSU you'll ever need...
...until [people] ditch the ATX spec.Obviously that won't happen anytime soon, but it will happen eventually.Seriously, though - if you run a very busy system with two or more hard drives, multiple expansion cards, and high-end CPUs (or more importantly, overclocked CPUs), it's always nice to have some overhead available.

The most you'll need in the short term (i.e. two years) is 350W.CPUs are nearing 100W of power consumption - the 3.06Ghz P4 is near 80, and so is the Athlon 2800+.Add that onto the GeforceFX supposedly chewing on 70W, and it begins to add up.As hard drive spindle speeds increase from 7200rpm to 10000rpm on IDE and 10-15000 to 20000+ on SCSI, you'll need better and cleaner power to run them reliably...quite honestly, Antec's 430W will do you fine, but for the extra cash you might as well get the 550. ... Read more

Product Description

APC 1000 VA Smart-UPS® systems protect your data by supplying reliable, network-grade power for space constrained business critical applications. ... Read more

Features

• Hot-swap batteries; Intelligent battery management; Replace battery indicator; User-replaceable batteries
• APC Smart-UPS, 1000 VA / 670 W, Input120 V / Output120 V, Interface Port DB-9 RS-232, SmartSlot, USB
• Includes CD with software, Smart UPS signaling RS-232 cable, User Manual, USB cable
• Automatic Self Test; Automatic voltage regulation (AVR)
• Audible alarms; Building wiring fault indicator; Overload indicator

Product Description

Belkin (AP21300-12) PureAV Home Theater Power Con ... Read more

Features

• Phase 4 PureFilter™ Circuitry with isolated Digital, Video, Audio, and HiCurrent™ Filters
• Level 4 power protection; advanced overvoltage protection
• Central LCD control panel includes voltage and current meters
• $500,000 Connected equipment warranty

Product Description

True430 is a 430 Watt 6-output, dual fan-cooled ATX (Baby AT or PS/2 Size) power supply designed for personal computer or industrial applications.

Its ATX 12V compliance allows its use with the latest Pentium 4 processors while its backward compatibility ensures its usability with any system. ... Read more

Features

• 2 double-ball-bearing fans, gold-plated connectors
• Dedicated output circuitry for each voltage output, overcomes the limitations of combined output of traditional design
• Voltage feedback maintains accurate voltage to all components and adds stability to your system
• Antec Low Noise Technology achieves the optimum balance between noise reduction and necessary cooling
• ATX12V for AMD and Intel based systems, including P4 processors

Reviews (2)

Very Good
I think this is a very good power supply. It's pretty quiet for one with two fans - I had a generic model with two fans before this one, and this is half as loud as that one. I read somewhere that this was tested up to more than 500 watts and didn't break down or anything, so even though I don't plan on attempting to blow mine up, it's good to know that it's stable. It also has a port in the back so you can plug in drives and fans to see if they power up or not. That's pretty useful to me since I'm a do-it-yourself-er when it comes to computers. My only grudge with this power supply is that I could live without the onboard fan controller cables, and would rather have more regular power cables. My computer is set up so I control the fans (mainly based on how quiet I want it) so I don't need the automatic controller.

High quality power supply
i'd give it 5/5 stars if it werent for one con:my old psu (foxlink/foxconn) was able to turn off the fans in my chassis when i put my computer (winxp) in sleep mode.this antec psu, keeps the fans running in sleep mode. ... Read more

Product Description

Keep your iPod shuffle juiced with this external battery pack. Add 2 AAA batteries to the pack for up to an extra 20 hours after the internal battery runs out. Pack is perfect for long periods of travel on planes, trains or automobile—or mountain and urban hikes. Imported. ... Read more

Features

• Extend the battery life of your iPod shuffle with this battery pack
• Two AAA batteries keep music playing up to 20 hours after the internal battery is drained
• A perfect companion for long plane rides, hikes, or any time you’re away from the computer for a while

Reviews (2)

Great companion for your iPod Shuffle
This battery pack from Apple is just the right companion for you shuffle on trips with no access to USB ports. Plug in the shuffle into this pack and you are ready to go. And as with any Apple product it just works, you don't have to worry about buying an unknown brand accessory.

Also I suspect this should keep working with future generation of Shuffle, since its normal USB based. And possibly other devices like Treo 650, Tungsten E etc which can be charged from its USB port.

In short this is perfect and elegant solution to recharge battery on the go for your mobile device and almost certainly future proof.

Nice, but infringes the entire iPod Shuffle concept!
I tried out my friends battery pack with my own iPod Shuffle and I have to say that it does indeed increase the battery life. I usually get around 10 hours of playback and the battery pack gives it an extra 15-16 hours. But again, even though the battery pack isn't that bulky itself, the concept of having a light weight flash player with an attached battery pack is odd. Looks and feels slightly big. I don't use my Shuffle for long drives, since it isn't made for that. Get the regular iPod instead. If you are not satisfied with the normal battery life(which is quite good), then go ahead and get this. But you might just lose the iPod Shuffle touch; lightweight and compact. ... Read more

Product Description

Features

• Addl Surge Protected Outlets
• Audible Alarms
• Automatic Self Test
• Building wiring fault indicator
• Coax Surge Protection
• Cold-start
• Hot Swap Batteries
• Intelligent Battery Management
• Internet FAX - modem - DSL surge protection
• Lightning and Surge Protection
• Resettable circuit breaker
• Status Indicator LED's
• Surge Protection
• Transformer Block Spacing
• Unattended Safe & Graceful Shutdown
• USB Connectivity
• User Replaceable batteries
• Equipment protection policyLifetime : $50000
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Reviews (10)

Solid Power Back-Up for All
This was my third APC battery backup.After buying two APC 350s and being very happy with them, I decided to buy an upgraded model.I was very shocked reading some of the reviews.I have none had any "noise" issues with any of mine.All of my are and have been silent.For safety reasons, you must connect the battery.I found this very simple and will only take a minute.You then must allow the batteries to charge.The unit can be used during this time.The software is simple, yet provides a great status readout and several options.I use the 725 as well as 350 for my computer systsem. I use my 725 for my most important equipment and get around 10-15 minutes depending on what I have pluged in.The APC support is very good.One of the best business like support for the home I've seen in the computer business.APC as a company feels very professional and secure. I have not a single bad thing to say about the 725 or its similar models and recommend one to all.

Puzzled by the flames
I purchased one of these from Dell and have used it since Christmas.It's dead quiet and perfectly reliable.From what I read here, the noise issue is a known problem with SOME units, and will be corrected by APC upon request.I just bought another one and will be trying it out tonight.Yes, it's heavy (DUH)... it has a big heavy battery in it, that's how it works.Took me less than a minute to open my first one, connect the battery, and close it up.Maybe the person who had trouble was trying to hold it in one hand and connect it with the other, otherwise I can't imagine why he had trouble.And yes, you have to charge the battery fully before the first use (DUH again).My only complaint is the plug layout.Some plugs are UPS and some are surge only.I would prefer that they ALL be UPS and it be on my head if I overload it and have low backup time (I have several minimal drain devices (LinkSys routers, etc.) that I mainly want to not have to reset after "blinks").Also, the power off button ONLY controls the UPS plugs, NOT the surge only plugs... so half of it's kind of like a surge protected power strip WITHOUT a switch... still scratching my head about that one (the only way to power off the surge only devices is to unplug them from the unit).Anyway, I like it. I'll let you know if the second one is a turkey and what hoops (if any) I have to jump through with it.Right now I recommend this product highly.

APC Will Replace "Hissing" Units
I purchased four (4) BE725BB units. With one of the units, I experienced the "noise" issue described in some of the above posts. A quick search of the APC Knowledge Base revealed the following:

"Answer ID 6942-Hissing sounds coming from the BE725BB.
Question:
Why is there a strange hissing sound coming from my BE725BB?
Answer:
The reason for the hissing is linked to a part in the unit that has a non-dangerous irregularity. This is a purely cosmetic issue and is in no way dangerous, nor will it impede the process of keeping your equipment up during a power disturbance. If you have one of these and would like it replaced with a non-hissing unit please contact e-mail support via our support page [http://www.apc.com/support/index.cfm]. You will need to include your model and serial number in the e-mail."

I followed instructions and APC promptly sent a replacement unit along with a pre-paid shipping label with which to return the defective unit. Note that you will need your receipt to expedite the exchange process.

Very Noisy
As with the previous reviewer, I was shocked at how loud the unit is.I just hooked mine up yesterday and it is still humming/grinding away.The weight is not a problem since it was expected - there IS a battery in the unit, so it will be heavy.Regarding the shipping condition - with one terminal being unattached - I do agree - APC should determine a better way to allow easier hookup and reinsertion of the terminal.HOWEVER, the most important thing is that it works! Which it does - after several tests today (unplugging from wall, etc..).This is an adequate UPS - nothing really special. If you are ready to withstand a constant whirring, then go ahead and buy this UPS, because it does work.

Completely unacceptable
The shipment box bears the APC corporate motto:"Legendary Reliability".Indeed, I've been using APC uninterruptible power supplies practically since the 1980s, and I've always found them to be completely reliable, as billed.When the power goes out, the computer stays on.When the power flickers, the UPS gives a warning beep or two, but the computer doesn't notice a thing.

Of course, batteries don't last forever and circuits may gradually degrade, so I've always made it a point to buy a new UPS whenever I get a new computer.So it was that, with my latest purchase from Dell, I included a pair of the recommended "APC Back-UPS ES 725 Broadband Backup Power Supply" units, one for each computer.

When the units finally arrived, I was in for a rude surprise on a couple of counts.The first was the utter unwieldiness of the things.They weigh 18 pounds apiece.For safety reasons, they ship with the batteries unconnected.So my first act as a user was to attempt to wrestle the connector in place without 1) dropping the UPS on my toes and 2) bending or breaking the little plastic doohickey which covers the power terminal.Finally I got the plug in place, only to find myself wrestling with the battery which refused to seat itself nicely so I could get the cover in place.

Next step:plug the units into the wall and let them charge for 16 hours.Now that's when the fun really began.Another reviewer described the sound as being like a field of crickets.I only wish.I could live with some soothing chirping.Mine, both units, sounded like a cross between a Norelco rotary razor with rusty blades and a swarm of angry hornets.It was very unpleasant.Was there something wrong with the transformers?Would they burst into flames while I was at work and burn the house down?Would I go crazy from the ringing and cut off my ear like Vincent Van Gogh?

After a day of charging the units, it was time to wrestle them in place and plug in the computers.When I hit the power switch for either one, the device got really quiet for a moment, then let out an ear-piercing shriek.Remember the scene where Sam, Frodo and Gollum hid in the Dead Marshes as the winged Nasgûl swooped overhead, searching for the Ring?It was that kind of shriek.My ears are still hurting just thinking about it.

No way.Back into the box they went.(It was, I might add, far easier to disconnect the batteries than to connect them.)I contacted Dell, and hopefully they'll take these turkeys back.Otherwise, I guess I'm stuck with really hefty, expensive paper weights.

Shame on APC for shipping such monstrosities.Maybe their QC people should take off their headphones and actually listen to the devices they're testing.This makes me very reluctant to buy anything else from APC, even though in truth all of the units at work seem just fine.

And remember:never, ever get between the Nasgûl and his prey. ... Read more

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APC Smart-UPS 750VA - 750VA 500W - 4.6 Minute(s) Full-load - 6 x NEMA 5-15RAPC Smart UPS protects your data by supplying reliable, network grade power in either traditional Tower or Rack optimized form factors for space constrained business critical applications.Award winning APC Smart-UPS is the perfect UPS for protecting business critical fileservers (Intel or UNIX based), minicomputers, network switches and hubs, Point of Sale, retail/bank back office and ATM's.Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theAmerican Power SUA750 - SMART-UPS 750VA TWR LINE-INT 120V 6OUT and all other American Power Desktop Components ... Read more

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D-Link AirspotTM DSA-3100P Ticket PrinterD-Link, the worldwide leader in innovative networking products, now provides a simple and inexpensive method for businesses seeking to create their own wired or wireless hot spot. The new D-Link AirspotTM DSA-3100P Ticket Printer is an optional accessory specifically designed for use with the D-Link AirspotTM DSA-3100 Public/Private Gateway.With the DSA-3100 and the DSA-3100P Ticket Printer, businesses and organizations can provide free or fee-based broadband Internet access to their customers or members. Now cafÉs, restaurants, bookstores, airports lounges and terminals, hotels, resorts, golf courses and country clubs, virtually any business venue, can activate a wired or wireless hot spot and further enhance their customers’ experience. A DSA-3100 and DSA-3100P enabled network can also provide additional sources of revenue to any establishment. No complex billing system is required, guaranteeing a quick and convenient Internet experience for operators and their hot spot users.The DSA-3100P is hassle-free hot spot ticket printer that communicates with the DSA-3100 Public/Private Gateway to generate and print log-in usernames and passwords for the hot spot customers. Patented for easy loading, the DSA-3100P is connected to the DSA-3100 gateway via its RS-232 serial communication. With the DSA-3100P, the DSA-3100 gateway can manage and store up to 2,000 user accounts in its internal database and support up to 50 log ... Read more

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The 750VA Office Series UPS offers protection for your computer against blackouts and brownouts. It features 4 battery backup outlets with surge protection and 2 surge only outlets. The Broadband unit also features surge protection for broadband applications such as cable modems or other coaxial connected components.

Supports USB connectivity, and comes with a $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranty and a Data Recovery Warranty.

With a capacity of 400 watts this unit is geared towards entry level computers and home electronics. The Office Series also features easy to replace batteries for extended product life, and Automatic Voltage Regulation for line conditioning.

• USB port for fast Plug & Play Connectivity
• Included Power Mangement Software
• 3-Year Product Warranty
• $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranty
• Data Recovery Warranty
• 1-In 2-Out Coaxial surge protection
• 6 surge protected outlets, 4 with battery backup
• 890 Joules
• 400 Watt Capacity
• 38 Minutes of backup time
• Automatic Voltage Regulation for line conditioning and protection against brownouts
• 1-In 2-Out RJ11 Telephone/Fax Surge Protection

Features

• USB port for fast Plug & Play Connectivity
• 3-Year Product Warranty
• Automatic Voltage Regulation for line conditioning and protection against brownouts
• 6 surge protected outlets, 4 with battery backup

Reviews (2)

Recommended for areas with power outages
Living in the northern plains, our area sees a lot of power outages via lightning, wind, tornadoes, flooding, etc... I have also lots some electrically equipment from a lightning strike. After doing some research I have bought the Belkin 750VA UPS W/Broadband and couldn't be more happier. Hooking up the system and installing the software was easy once you charge the batteries. The software is easy to use as well. I installed the network version of the software which allows me to access the UPS system remotely. So far I have had now problems and I am planing on buy the Office Series 750VA real soon.

Very handy in a stormy state...
I live in an area that has frequent power outages.Just a second or two long, these outages will reset my cable modem, my wireless access point, and my desktop computer.To safeguard these devices from suddenly switching off and on, I bought this UPS.

750VA is a decent amount of stored power for a modern computer, giving you at least 15 minutes to finish up and shut down before your computer shuts itself off and you lose your work.It also means that my internet connection will not shut down during a short outage, and thus the laptops in the house can keep browsing the web and answering e-mail.

If you have an always on cable internet connection, the surge protection for both power and the coaxial will help prevent damage to computer components.I once had a freak surge destroy a broadband modem, my wireless access point, and the network card on my PC.Needless to say, I don't take chances now, because a surge through a phone line/DSL/or coaxial can go a long way through all your interconnected components.

In addition, the plug-ins on the top of the UPS are spaced widely enough to accomodate wide "bricks" being plugged in side by side.Power strips often get clogged by such oversized devices being plugged in, so it was nice of them to think of this and design accordingly.

This is a great piece of the equipment for the price. ... Read more

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The 550VA Office Series UPS offers protection for your computer against blackouts and brownouts. It features 4 battery backup outlets with surge protection and 2 surge only outlets.

Supports USB connectivity, and comes with a $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranty and a Data Recovery Warranty.

With a capacity of 330 watts this unit is geared towards entry level computers and home electronics. The Home Series also features easy to replace batteries for extended product life.

• USB port for fast Plug & Play connectivity
• Included Power Management Software
• 3-Year Product Warranty
• $75,000 Connected Equipment Warranty
• Data Recovery Warranty
• 6 surge protected outlets, 4 with battery backup
• 890 Joules
• 330 Watt Capacity
• Easy access battery replacement door
• 28 Minutes of backup time
• Automatic Voltage Regulation for line conditioning and protection against brownouts
• 1-In 2-Out RJ11 Telephone/Fax Surge Protection

Features

• 550VA, 28 min. backup
• Protects your computer from surges, spikes, blackouts and lightning strikes
• 890 joules protection, 330 watt capacity
• 6 outlets with surge protection,1 in, 2 out RJ11 jack with surge protection
• Includes USB, serial and telephone cables, Automatic Voltage Regulation for line conditioning

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Complete Surge Protection For High Performance Computers and Electronics

• 180 degree Rotating Cord Retainer
• Adjustable Cable Management
• Always on Outlets
• Cable Line Protection
• Cord Management
• Fail Safe Mode
• IEEE let-through rating and UL 1449 compliance
• Manual disconnect switch
• Overload Indicator
• Phone Line Splitter
• Plug Activated Safety Shutters
• Right Angle Plug
• Status Indicator LED's
• Transformer Block Spacing

Features

• 11 surge protected outlets
• 10 foot power cord
• Coaxial cable protection; Telephone protection with 2-way splitter
• $75,000 Lifetime Connected Equipment Protection

Reviews (1)

Easy to set up, but cable signal degrades
Unlike many power-strips/surge protectors I've bought in the past, the APC model PF11VT3 is well designed to accomodate all types of transformer plugs and regular power cords.The "Pivoting Strain Relief" cable makes it very convenient to set up in tight places and the cord management clip does a very nice job of keeping cords orderly.This review comes after only about 3 weeks owning so it's too early to see if the surge protection works (it may be working without me knowing it). I haven't hooked it up to a phone line, so no comment there.My one disappointment came when I hooked my coaxial cable up to the unit. My internet signal degraded to the point where I had to remove it and hook it back up directly to the cable modem. Documentation and instructions were very clear.Overall I like it and intend to buy another for a second computer (no cable hook up for this one). ... Read more

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Tripp Lite's premium UPS replacement battery cartridges breathe new life into UPS systems suffering from expired or weak internal batteries. Each replacement battery set is carefully configured to meet or exceed all of the original manufacturer specifications and ships pre-assembled and ready for installation into your UPS system. Reusable packaging holds expired batteries for recycling center delivery. Compatible with select UPS systems from APC and other major brands. See Tripp Lite's UPS replacement battery page to confirm compatibility and quantity required. Includes 18 month warranty.

• Restores your UPS to its original runtime specifications
• Comes pre-assembled and ready for installation into your UPS system
• Reusable packaging holds expired batteries for recycling center delivery
• Compatible with a variety of UPS brands

Features

• Includes 18 month warranty
• Restores UPS runtime performance to its original runtime specifications
• Comes pre-assembled and ready for installation into your UPS system
• Reusable packaging contains expired batteries for recycling center delivery
• Compatible with a variety of UPS brands

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Monster Clean Power Stage 2 * 10 AC outlets (2 switched, 2 delayed, 6 unswitched) * 3 sets of coax in/out jacks (2 standard, 1 DBS) * RJ-11 phone splitter: 1 in/2 outs * rack-mounting kit included ... Read more

Features

• Includes 8-foot Monster cable, Internet cable, and coaxial cable with 24k gold contacts
• Full-featured power conditioner protects against surges while filtering dirty power
• Monster Clean Power Stage 2 v.2.0 filters ensure superior audio and video
• 2,960 joule rating provides highest level of surge and spike protection
• 10 power outlets, 3 coaxial outlets, and 1 phone outlet

Reviews (3)

Great Product!
I bought this as extra protection for my Samsung 56 inch DLP and audio system.Compared to using a normal surge protector, the Monster HTS 2600 indeed provided a clearer picture, cleaning up the snow and artifacts.I haven't really tested out the audio yet.It's good for peace of mind, as I want to protect my expensive investment.

What a Gimmick!!
I did not know which unit to buy for my Home Theatre, so I thought what the hell, I'll buy all of them, try them and see which ones works the best. Not being surprised with the results, I saw NO significant change in sound or picture on the 2600, 3600, or the 5100. But, I still kept the 2600 as it did look nice on my rack and it does protect from surges on your coax lines as well as your AC outlets. If you want a really good surge protector, then this is what to get, but don't expect any changes in your sound or picture.

YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE.
YES I BOUGHT THE HTS 5000 but I can not get over the improved
picture quality on my tv set,I bought it for my high output audio
and home theater system.who would think the AC power coming thought our outlets would be so unstable.GO to monster cable.com
and pick the unit that best fits your needs. they have many units. My unit has 4 filters and you can plug up to 10 different
items and you have your surge protection for everything plugged
into this unit. you will be able to tell a big difference even in
the models under the 5000. ... Read more