UPS solutions (power supply not mail :P)

[XtremeMaC]

hi there

i'm looking for a ups for my new system.

i've been using apc bk 350 ei http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=17

but it only contains plugs for computer devices, so i cannot connect any of my other stuff like my dsl modem and speakers.

I was using this one http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=21 when i was in united states, and i connected everything to it so i'm looking for a solution like that...

i only know of apc

what kind of good ups's are out there to look for?

what i want from it

surge protection

will last for at least 5min on 480Watt psu..2xdvd 2xhdd 1x6800gt athlonxp 2500+ etc..

Thanks

[XtremeMaC]

hello only 9 reads... wtf?...

ppl should be encouraged for looking at forums other than unattended

[f0rbez]

I have a Belkin 1200VA. Originally got an 800VA which wasn't enough to power my pc and monitor at the same time.

Overall, its been very good. I haven't had any problems at all with it. I believe it has 6-8 outlets. Most are on the battery and a few others are on just a surge protector. So I just put devices that I don't really need to have constant power on (printer, ect). Its also got an ethernet surge protector.

Sorry I can't give you definate specs for it. Its extremely heavy and I'm a bit lazy

Anyway, it claims to give me 45 minutes of battery time, although I haven't really needed it for more than a few minutes.

Oh.. only complaint is that it seems that the front panel isn't attached very well. When I was setting it up, it seemed loose.. just have to make sure not to give it a jerk or itll be in your hands. After RMA'ing it, I realized that it must just be a defect on all models.

[XtremeMaC]

thanks i'll check belkin, i know they're working on all types of hardware, but dunno if they're among the best ones..

[DigeratiPrime]

belkin always has a coupon code on their site for 50% off.

Coupon Code: 12345

Seriously It may help.

Although I usually pick them up at sales at OfficeMax, Staples, and BestBuy.

[sven]

im using a spc Back-Ups 650 (not sure pro or not). its really old, and im not sure how long it lasts... but i do know it can run a tv for 1 hour atleast lol. (i lost power once, and we were watching something interestingon tv, so i brought it downstairs)

shop around on the website, and find the one that best suits you

[XtremeMaC]

that's apc right? not spc? if spc what's their website i couldn't find???