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so is APC the best?
Posted by: bazookaman
Date: July 18, 2008 10:09AM
I desperately need some battery backup (at least 1500) since the one I have is failing miserably. So i was just wondering if APC is the best or any other recommendations?


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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: DharmaDog
Date: July 18, 2008 10:14AM
Actually, the HP ones are very good. Better than APC, but you can't find them anywhere. They have a nonexistent sales channel. You could probably get them from hp.com or through CDW. May be overkill for you needs, though.
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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: M A V I C
Date: July 18, 2008 11:21AM
Belkin is pretty good, IME.



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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: JoeH
Date: July 18, 2008 11:55AM
Tripp Lite and Liebert also have good models of UPS's. Though you will mostly see the Liebert models sold to businesses or other commercial operations.


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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: bazookaman
Date: July 18, 2008 12:10PM
I think this will probably be the best for me. the form factor is a factor and this one works well in my space...or will work well. Plus I can get free shipping.

[www.amazon.com]


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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: Silencio
Date: July 18, 2008 12:12PM
Yes, APC makes my favorite jeans. New Standard FTW!

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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: pipiens
Date: July 18, 2008 12:14PM
I use the IBM badged version of the APC 1500. It has a little better surge protection than the standard model.
You can get refurbished units with new batteries here:
[excessups.com]
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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: Silencio
Date: July 18, 2008 12:46PM
Good link, Pipiens. I could use a rackmounted 2200VA unit on the cheap...
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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: dwayne_bradley
Date: July 18, 2008 01:19PM
I have had one of these for several years now and it has worked without any problems:

[www.amazon.com]
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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: John B.
Date: July 18, 2008 01:35PM
What is "failing" with your current one? If it's just that the batteries have worn out, head to your local battery store and replace them. On your average APC (even if APC's website says they're not replaceable), it's about a 10 minute process once you remove the cover.
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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: bazookaman
Date: July 18, 2008 02:37PM
sorry. by failing I mean its inadequate for my purpose. i've got a macpro, dual LCDs and various other peripherals. my current UPS gives me exactly zero uptime when the power goes out. I will probably repurpose that one for use with my cable modem, router, voip box etc.


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Re: so is APC the best?
Posted by: N-OS X-tasy!
Date: July 18, 2008 04:25PM
I like Tripp Lite.


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