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[tech] surge protectors
2009-02-12, 3:18 PM #1
or UPS or whatever they're called.

I just want to gauruntee a couple of minutes of power to my computer in case the power goes out / someone kicks out the plug / someone pulls the plug. Right now I'm just using a power strip which I'm a little bit wary of.


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[01:52] <~Nikumubeki> Because it's MBEGGAR BEGS LIKE A BEGONI.
2009-02-12, 3:19 PM #2
That would be a UPS.
woot!
2009-02-12, 3:23 PM #3
K :ninja: need one or two of those then
[01:52] <~Nikumubeki> Because it's MBEGGAR BEGS LIKE A BEGONI.
2009-02-12, 3:37 PM #4
Staples will have an APC BE550VA for $29.99 after $30 rebate next week.
woot!
2009-02-12, 3:54 PM #5
Save your damn work!
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2009-02-12, 4:07 PM #6
Use a laptop
Stuff
2009-02-12, 4:16 PM #7
You need one of these. $350 off and free shipping! :)
woot!
2009-02-12, 4:31 PM #8
Stick to APC. They have replaceable batteries and last forever.
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2009-02-12, 4:32 PM #9
You'd still need a battery backup with that, as it would take at least several seconds to start up in case of a power failure. You might want to look into something with ultracapacitors and/or high-energy flywheels.
Stuff
2009-02-12, 4:50 PM #10
Originally posted by kyle90:
You'd still need a battery backup with that, as it would take at least several seconds to start up in case of a power failure. You might want to look into something with ultracapacitors and/or high-energy flywheels.


My bad. Here you go.
woot!
2009-02-12, 5:02 PM #11
Didn't get it from newegg, but this is what I have. I run two computers on it just fine after a power outage. Haven't timed how long it'll last, but plenty of time to finish working on something, save and shutdown.
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