Tom Browder wrote: > I used to use UPS units from APC back when you could replace the battery. I > haven't had an UPS (but always on a surge protecter) for awhile, but > electricity (now FPL) is not as reliable in my new location and I need one. > > All the reviews I've seen on Amazon for smaller capacity UPSs for APC and > Tripp Lite are not that great (I usually concentrate on the one- and > two-star reviews). > > Any recommenndations from fellow Debian folks?
i've gotten my money's worth out of two APC's. the first one i bought for about $70 back in 1998 or so and it lasted about 20 years without a battery change or any other issues. i did have to replace it and bought an APC Pro 1000 S as it was on sale and fit my needs and so far it has worked as advertised for a few years. one requirement for me is that i do not want something beeping at me. i really like is the built in watt meter which lets me find out how much juice various things use that i have around here. i do not run things for long when the power goes out but the capacity for my needs is plenty and then i shut down in an orderly fashion. most of the time i shut down the computer system and unplug the power cord and the network cables and antenna cables if there is a storm coming through - just out of the idea that i don't really want things to get fried. songbird
