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CyberPower CP1350AVRLCD Intelligent LCD Green UPS - 1350VA/810W AVR 8-Outlet RJ11/45/Coax by Cyber Power
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Cyber Power Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: Windows Model: CP1350AVRLCD Color: Black Product features: - 1350VA / 810Watts - GreenPower UPS¿
- Intelligent LCD Diagnostics, AVR
- Ultra-Quiet Tower, 8 Outlets
- RJ11/45 & Coax Protection, USB/Serial, EMI/RFI filters
- PCs/Workstations, Internetworking, Personal Electronics, Home Theater
- 1350VA / 810Watts - GreenPower UPS
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of CyberPower CP1350AVRLCD Intelligent LCD Green UPS - 1350VA/810W AVR 8-Outlet RJ11/45/CoaxCustomer Review: Very nice UPS. Works great with a couple small caveats. Summary: 4 Stars
I picked this up as a replacement for an old Eaton PowerWare 5115 750VA that was terribly annoying when on battery. ESPECIALLY when hooked to generator power (More on this in a minute). Plus, I power my whole office(I'm talking EVERYTHING, TV, fish tank, printer, computer, Directv DVR, etc) via UPS(es) and this one was starting to show it's lack of available wattage, so off I went looking for a replacement.
I bought both this unit and the APC Back-UPS XS 1500 LCD (which I have also reviewed), with the intention of keeping the best one and returning the one that's lacking. Needless to say, I now have 3 UPS(es). The old Eaton, the new Cyberware and the new APC. I couldn't decide between the Cyberpower and APC, so I kept both.
Now, which one is powering the Computer/HT/Office setup is a different story. Long story short, the APC powers my desk(computer, 32" LCD, router, cable modem, 3 ext. hard drives, bluray player, DirecTV dvr, HP OJ 8500 Pro). The Cyberpower powers my fish tank setup(filter, heater and florescent light), and 2 low-watt lights. And the old Eaton powers 2 more low watt lights, and a bunch of other misc stuff(electric candle air freshener, Makita battery charger, etc).
My reasons for making the APC the "king of my desk", in lieu of the Cyberpower, might be pretty petty to some, but they make a difference to me.
----First a foremost is the APC's ability to manually adjust it's sensitivity to line noise, as well as it's switchover-to-battery threshold. This is important to me, as I have a 3500 watt backup generator that while it's actually pretty stable for a non-inverter type, it still has a tendency to fluctuate, causing the Cyberpower to "click" every couple of minutes. This is not only annoying, but it could end up depleting its battery, causing power cycling to the connected equipment and causing possible damage. The APC just hums along without a care in the world. And this is even on "medium" sensitivity.
On the same topic, I realize that some UPS's take issue with the modified sign waves "inverter generators" produce, but I am happy to report both UPSes work 100% fine with my smaller, 1000 watt inverter generator without any battery switchover, as well.
----And second, I know some are going to chuckle when I say this as it's petty, but I want the LCD to stay on all the time. The APC lets you set this, the Cyberpower doesnt. Again, this is just personal preference.
Other than the two negatives above, this is a great UPS! I had a 230-250 watt load on it and it was telling me I had 18 minutes of runtime, which is MORE than enough to go out and start the genny. With just the fish tank, lights and charger on it, I now have 87 minutes of runtime showing on the LCD. Which, I might note, I had to get up, go across the room and hit the button to see. I also compared the wattage on the LCD with an actual watt meter and it's showing a 9 watt difference. I'm sure this is due to the UPS overhead itself, as it takes a bit of power to run the LCD and monitor/correct line voltage. Also worth noting, is the Power Panel software. This is a simple piece of software that just works. And works great. No hassles, no cryptic messages, everything laid out in plain English. You can even schedule times you want to power down/power up your equipment in an attempt to be more "green", which the APC PowerChute software does not.
All in all, unless you have a generator, or prefer a full-time LCD display, I highly recommend this unit.
Description of CyberPower CP1350AVRLCD Intelligent LCD Green UPS - 1350VA/810W AVR 8-Outlet RJ11/45/CoaxThe Intelligent LCD Series CP1350AVRLCD UPS, designed for mid to high-end computer systems, features dynamic line conditioning and an Intelligent LCD diagnostic display. Real-time system vitals can be viewed from this Crystal-Blue (see below) display. The unit can be conveniently placed in a workstation cabinet, or directly on a desktop. The CP1350AVRLCD guards against surges/spikes, and offers battery backup in the event of brownouts, or total power loss. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) ensures that all your electronics are receiving clean power and maintains a safe voltage level. PowerPanel PE ¿ Management Software automatically saves and closes open files and then shuts down the computer system in an intelligent and orderly manner. The Intelligent LCD Series units are equipped with full dataline protection: RJ11/RJ45 (phone, fax, Ethernet, network, DSL) and RG-6 coax (DSS, cable modem, satellite, cable TV). ¿Surge-Only¿ outlets are perfect for the addition of peripherals such as monitors, printers, scanners, iPods, or CD/DVD players. The GreenPower UPS¿ technology used in this UPS unit significantly reduces energy-usage and cooling costs associated with UPS power protection. In fact, the GreenPower UPS¿ advanced circuitry bypass reduces energy use by up to 75% compared to a traditional UPS design. As a result, you can expect to save between $50-to-$150 annually (varies based on model, and regional kilowatt per hour costs) by using GreenPower UPS¿ technology. CyberPower stands behind its products by offering an industry-leading 3-year warranty, professional Technical Support, and Connected Equipment Guarantee of $425,000.
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