APC BE550G Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 550VA 120V
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Customer Review: Great Unit
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used various models of APC Back-UPS for years, and they have all given great service. I noticed many reviewers complain of the short battery hook-up wires. I can only say, grin and bear it. Over the past eight years I've bought APC uninterrupted power supply units varying from hundreds of dollars to around fifty dollars in cost, and they all have those short hook-up wires. I can only assume APC has a reason for making them so short; they must be aware by now that their length makes connecting them to the battery difficult. As far as I'm concerned, it's a small problem considering the service received. All the units I bought operated without a problem.
One other thing I might mention: after a power outage, I've used the larger, RS 800 model to power a table lamp for hours after shutting down my computer and peripherals. Strategically placed, the lamp provides enough illumination to navigate around three rooms without using a flashlight.
Customer Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two of these protecting my A/V equipment (TV, stereo, TiVo, etc.) and they work like a charm. In fact, in the month I've owned them they have already been called to duty three times. The first was during a storm, where the power flickered on and off rapidly for a few seconds. Normally that would have caused my TiVo to have a seizure and give up for 30 minutes, but in this case it and my television just powered on through.
The other two involved me tripping my rather sensitive circuit breaker while vacuuming -- again, the devices didn't even blink.
If you have a TiVo, or a nice expensive LCD, I highly recommend getting SOME sort of battery backup. For smaller devices, it will give you enough battery to get through 90% of power outages. For larger devices, you won't get much protection, but it at least smooths out power "blips" and brownouts. I consider it very inexpensive protection for a lot of expensive goodies.
Customer Review: Easy Install, Good Software
Summary: 5 Stars
The kid at the computer shop recommended a UPS system for me after the expensive, high-end power supply burned out on the homemade computer, and apparently caused some other difficulties along the way to failure. We installed a new power supply and I added the UPS system at the same time.
The device is easy to set up, and I was satisfied that the pigtail was ample to reach the wall socket.
The software installed readily, and provides enough information to tell you what the voltage is in your building (121-122 volts in my apartment), and whether or not there has been any AC interruptions during computer use. There's more than enough sockets available and adequate spacing between the sockets.
The thing is very unobtrusive in use, and in the absence of a catastrophe or near-cat, it's hard to say how well it performs under duress, but so far it seems to be OK. Ralph L. Seifer, Long Beach, California.
Customer Review: Great product so far....Except for the "software patch".
Summary: 4 Stars
PowerChute Personal Edition 2.0/2.2 Update Patch.........You will need this if you are planning to use this UPS on Windows 2000, or any XP version. The software included doesn't have it. You have to get it from their site, and it's kind of hidden. Put the link at the beginning of this in the search box @the APC site, and it will take you right to the free download. The problem is that without the patch the software will continuously pop out a "bad data connection" warning from the tray icon. Before I dug up the patch I talked to one of their online chat techs who was pretty much useless. For most of the APC BackUp products you will have to do this on the operating systems I described above.....Works like a champ after you get this "glitch" out. You could just use your settings in the Control Panel to run this UPS. The operating software included has a lot more options that you can tweak with though.....Thanks!Customer Review: For the most part, great product
Summary: 4 Stars
Not only was this item offered here at a great price, but I received it quickly. Set-up was easy (just make sure to install the battery and let it charge for the required amount of time). Software to save files being worked on is included, but I have it turned off by default (you don't need it for just the power supply feature). It's helped me through more than one power surge and electric failure.
The only downside (and the reason for "only" four stars) -- the battery was not easy to install. I had to smoosh the tiny wires into the battery compartment and try several times to get the battery in place before I finally got it to fit (and I'm not a patient person). The manufacturer should maybe consider making the battery compartment a little bit bigger so the battery slides in or snaps in easily.
Other than that, I LOVE this product and recommend.