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APC Back-UPS 900 - 900VA 9-Outlet/1-USB Battery Backup BVN900M1 $64.99 @ Office Depot
https://www.officedepot.com/a/pro...9-Outlet1/
Work through power outages with the APC Back-UPS 900VA 9-Outlet/1-USB Battery Backup And Surge Protector. Thanks to the outlet configuration, you can prioritize and protect your electronics.
Used to power and help protect electronics, such as home networking devices, computers, monitors, mobile devices, and other electronics.
Power cord measures 5' long.
9-outlet configuration includes 6 battery-backup/surge protection outlets and 3 surge protection-only outlet
1 USB charging port (2.1A) lets you refuel mobile devices.
Audible alarms with ability to silence help keep you informed.
Internal battery keeps connected electronics powered during an outage. APC Back-UPS automatically passes utility power to connected devices once power is restored and begins charging it's internal battery.
Power Capacity: 900VA/480W.
Backed by the manufacturer's 3-year limited warranty and $75,000 lifetime equipment protection policy.
Eco-conscious choice — has one or more meaningful eco-attributes or eco-labels.
ENERGY STAR certified — meets federal guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy efficient — designed to use less energy than alternative products, potentially helping you save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
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would I use this for something important (like my media server)? nope.
would I use this for plugging my laptop docking station and 2 monitors into? yup.
That said, I just recently picked up a 1500va pure sine wave UPS and it's been nice already. I don't have to worry nearly as much about power fluctuations, and if I'm working on something important or if I'm playing a game, I've got like 30 minutes to finish everything up and shut down before I lose power entirely.
It's got an added bonus of keeping my hard drives safe - I've got two externals plugged into it so that they're not subjected to the on/off power cycle when something is going nuts with the grid. Not saying they wouldn't survive something like that, but it's worth the peace of mind.
I've also got all of my networking equipment plugged into the UPS - it'll keep my wifi and modem up for two hours if the power goes out - often, you've still got internet when the power is out, so it's helpful to have that connection. I was able to experience that with a recent wave of severe weather/tornado warnings. My power was out, but I was on WiFi just fine.
Long story short - it's not absolutely necessary, but it's really nice to have. If you bought this, I wouldn't use it on a PC, but a router/modem setup might work well with it.
Well, the unit had an issue at one point and the system notified me by beeping. APC (well their parent company, can't recall the name now) replaced it without an issue.
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would I use this for something important (like my media server)? nope.
would I use this for plugging my laptop docking station and 2 monitors into? yup.
"900VA/480W."
i usually just plug my stuff into a surge protector
i usually just plug my stuff into a surge protector
That said, I just recently picked up a 1500va pure sine wave UPS and it's been nice already. I don't have to worry nearly as much about power fluctuations, and if I'm working on something important or if I'm playing a game, I've got like 30 minutes to finish everything up and shut down before I lose power entirely.
It's got an added bonus of keeping my hard drives safe - I've got two externals plugged into it so that they're not subjected to the on/off power cycle when something is going nuts with the grid. Not saying they wouldn't survive something like that, but it's worth the peace of mind.
I've also got all of my networking equipment plugged into the UPS - it'll keep my wifi and modem up for two hours if the power goes out - often, you've still got internet when the power is out, so it's helpful to have that connection. I was able to experience that with a recent wave of severe weather/tornado warnings. My power was out, but I was on WiFi just fine.
Long story short - it's not absolutely necessary, but it's really nice to have. If you bought this, I wouldn't use it on a PC, but a router/modem setup might work well with it.
That said, I just recently picked up a 1500va pure sine wave UPS and it's been nice already. I don't have to worry nearly as much about power fluctuations, and if I'm working on something important or if I'm playing a game, I've got like 30 minutes to finish everything up and shut down before I lose power entirely.
It's got an added bonus of keeping my hard drives safe - I've got two externals plugged into it so that they're not subjected to the on/off power cycle when something is going nuts with the grid. Not saying they wouldn't survive something like that, but it's worth the peace of mind.
I've also got all of my networking equipment plugged into the UPS - it'll keep my wifi and modem up for two hours if the power goes out - often, you've still got internet when the power is out, so it's helpful to have that connection. I was able to experience that with a recent wave of severe weather/tornado warnings. My power was out, but I was on WiFi just fine.
Long story short - it's not absolutely necessary, but it's really nice to have. If you bought this, I wouldn't use it on a PC, but a router/modem setup might work well with it.
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Well, the unit had an issue at one point and the system notified me by beeping. APC (well their parent company, can't recall the name now) replaced it without an issue.