Belkin Battery Backup with Surge Protection (550VA) - F6C550-AVR

After a good charge I started using it. I had no idea that it would be tested so soon, a tree took out electric lines down the road that day. No problems at all. And no smell, which I had noticed others commented upon. I like Belkin products overall!!
 
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Stays on when power cuts out, as expected. But I plugged my printer into a backed-up outlet (as opposed to just a surge protected outlet) and when it kicked on it overloaded the unit and the whole thing shut off thus killing power to the RAID that I purchased this thing for. So don't overload it! Otherwise love Belkin products!
 
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This UPS works very well, I really don't have any complaint about the operation, but it sure does smell. I am going to give it a week or so to mellow out. If the smell doesn't go away, I will replace it with a APC. I would NOT recommend this to a friend....
 
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I have had this unit powered for over a week. From day one, it stunk. Whenever it is powered it smells. It works great. I have had several APC units and I have never had one that stinks so bad. I am going to tolerate this unit for the short term but may replace with an APC if odor continues. Would not recommend to a friend....
 
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It does what is suppose to do. I have computer, monitor and bunch of other accesories plugged in and had loss of power couple of times. Everything was safely powered up. I like Belkin products in general. Never had any problems.
 
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This product is working fine so far. Rather than loading the CD, I downloaded a newer version from belkin.com and never could get it to work right. Tried the CD and it did fine, so I didn't try to upgrade since it was working. Got an older 2.0 gHz desktop, 17" LCD, laser on the non-backup outlet, and it's running at about 25% load. Noticed that when I pulled the wall plug to test it, the load dropped to about 17%, so it's including the non-backup outlets in the load. Performed fine.
 
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This seems like a great unit, but so far we haven't had a chance to try it out, as my wife refuses to let it into her office because of the off-gassing plastic smell it emits when plugged in. I'm keeping it plugged in in a little-used portion of the house in hopes it will eventually get through its smelly phase.
 
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This is the forth Belkin UPS I've purchased and installed on different desktop computer systems over the past year or so. I've always been very satisfied with Belkin UPSs and this recent purchase was no different. The 550VA is not a hugh amount of back-up power, but enough to protect my system during the occassional brown-out in my area.
 
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It does everything as advertised. In addition this unit is smart enough to check the polarity and other quality aspects of the wiring it's plugged into. As a non-electrician who did all the wiring for the room I constructed in my home, it felt good that the Belkin approved of my work. If you are building a media center PC, as I did, you should buy this for this price ($50). Note that this is heavy because of the lead batteries. Also note that this is about the size of an Xbox 360 so heads-up if you're putting it in a real small place.
 
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I haven't lost power since I got this, so no "real world" results are available yet. The ordering process was very simple and the shipping was really quick! The box got here in perfect shape ... I will submit a further review if I have issues with the product! I SHOULDN'T since it's Belkin and I have had really good luck with their products!
 
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having all my computer items plugged into one. One would hope when there is a power outage, the UPS will keep all equipment on for a short while, in order for me to properly shut everything down.
 
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Probably a matter of taste, but as the owner of 5 other UPS units, I like having the outlets on top rather than in the back--don't care for crawling around on the floor with a flashlight to read the labels. Initial rundown test gave reasonable backup time (>15 minutes on a garden-variety P4 desktop and 19" LCD monitor) for a bargain-basement price unit. The weight suggests the battery is not as big as a comparable APC unit (but neither is the price.)
 
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Plugged it in, installed the software, and it's working great. I even setup the e-mail notification for some of the events and the next day I noticed that the power went of for 20 minutes at 2 in the morning. I have a server and all my network devices (cable modem, 2 wireless routers, 2 USB print servers) USB external HD, and my laptop power supply plugged in and it's only at 35% load. I've had 3 Belkin UPS's and never had a problem with them. This is my 4th and I don't think it will be my last. I did like the interface on Bulldog software that came with the earlier UPS's better than this Java version but it's usable. Good quality product for the price.
 
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I have bought several of these over the last couple of years. They just work. If you want to protect your equipment this is a great choice.
 
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I bought this for my Mac after researching a number of UPSes. I really like the upright configuration of the UPS. Unfortunately, that's the extent of what I like about it. I've never been disappointed with a Belkin product until now. OS X has the ability to monitor a UPS, but Belkin opted to use their own software instead. The software is Java based and is not only complicated, but it also isn't designed to run in the background on a Mac. I ended up using it with another computer (a Windows box) because the software worked marginally better on it. If software isn't a make it or break it feature, this is a great UPS - especially if you buy it on sale or with a rebate. If you want software to control shutting down your computer automatically during a power outage and other UPS configuration options, I would highly recommend spending the extra money on an APC UPS, for both PC and Mac users.
 
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Plug in and go. Lots of options for plugs/jacks. Did have an initial burn in electrical smell, gone within a week. KEEP THE INSTRUCTIONS HANDY UNTIL FAMILIAR WITH IT. Some reset functions are not intuitive, but still simple. Best feature for me is the power down protection. Blackouts in rural N. Calif. are not common, but brown outs come with every storm, and breaker provides no safety for that. Will buy more as we finish a second home office.
 
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It does everything it is supposed to do.
 
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A rebate brought this down to about forty dollars for me but still this item disappoints. Used UPSes for over 20 yrs, mostly great ol' APCs that lasted > 10 yrs & were more costly but reliable. But now we want < $100 UPSes:) Issues w/this POS: * Smelled especially bad the first 24-48hrs plugged in (charging batt I guess). Afterward just smells bad, but that will probably pass. * Unit stays warm exp. rear top all the time, even when off. * Low hum audible in quiet room. * Must press & hold switch 2 secs for on/off & insists on beeping/self-testing on pwr on. But it is handling a mid P4, monitor, cable modem & wireless router. Could put up w/the issues in an office environment, but certainly not in a bedroom. Even the Cyberpower we bought a year ago for maybe forty dollars more is miles better than this unit (has none of the aforementioned issues). Do yourself a favor & spend $20-$40 on a different brand (esp. if for home).
 
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Have had this product for three months and have had no problem with it. It's easy to install and the software it comes with works fine. As luck would have it, I have not lost power since I bought it, but have turned off the circuit breaker and it did what it was supposed to. Not something you want to use to keep working after you lose power, but it gives you enough time to power down. The way the sockets were arranged allowed me to go from two surge protectors down to this one.
 
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This was my first Belkin UPS. I've used APC and others in the past. The 550/330 has plenty of power for one typical PC, and the included software will tell you what % of its capacity you are drawing in real-time. I like that it is vertical - easier to reach the power plugs on top versus others of similar size that have them in the back.
 
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Good value for the money (after rebate). Power loss protection seems reliable, but the standby power use is high and the software buggy.
 
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This is a great Product and I check almost every Site On line and you guys had the best price. I've used Belkin Products for Years and this is one of the best Battery Backups for a mid range Computor that's made. It has some Bells & Whisles but it does the job of keeping the Computor safe at all times-Keep up the Good Work Belkin--Thanks Again(Did I mention the Price)
 
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very good product, no lag in back-up power when land power removed
 
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I've purchased from Buy.com before and this purchase simply reinforced my already great experience with this company. From the easy intuitive ordering process to the email notifications to the shipping and delivery, I've had no problems at all. I would highly recommend Buy.com to anyone who is contemplating a purchase for the electronics in their home or business.
 
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In the days of Win9x I found the software that usually comes with a UPS to be a nuisance if not a hazard, so I got in the habit of not using it. But it's certainly better for the PC as well as the UPS for an orderly shutdown to occur when there's an extended outage, and UPS software doesn't seem to cause the trouble it once did. Compared to APC's, Belkin's software currently offers a broader array of control, monitoring and reporting options that can be quite useful if you want to see what has happened over time, unravel the chronology of a specific power event, or if you need to manage a PC remotely.
 
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Received the unit in excellent condition and in a timely fashion from Buy.com. Installation was extremely simple except for the performance monitoring software. The version supplied on the CD with the unit never worked. I went to the Belkin website and downloaded a different version which worked great. The unit has been very easy to use and I have been able to connect more equipment to the unit than I expected to be able to due to lower than anticipated equipment current draw. Can't say that it has saved anything from spikes or brownouts since the weather has been more drought than anything else since installation. However, I am happy with the unit and have no problem recommending it.
 
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I bought two of these when they were on sale a year ago, and have been very happy with them. The software is particularly easy to set up and use, with good logging, periodic self testing and network notification of problems. I bought a third two months ago and it performs just as well. I just have to remember that holding the power button for two seconds turns it on or off, while doing the same starts a self test with my big APC UPS.>
 
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very good and protect computer
 
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Works as it should. It's a little different from past battery back-up products I've owned as it sits taller and has a smaller footprint.
 
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These are good units for light duty backup. I use one of these for my home desktop PC and three more connected to my Satellite receiver/DVRs. We have a lot of brown outs in the summer due to thunder storms and these units keep my satellite receivers protected as well as online to prevent the long bootup time after a power outage. I can't speak for the software for turning off your PC because I don't use it. I would definitely recommend this UPS for light duty.
 
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I dinged this ups for not having good status information using the interface cable. I should have spent more time trying to figure it out. Don't know why it didn't show up at first. It seems to work just fine and has lots of good info.
 
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This item seems to work well. My only ding on rating is because I got an APC that had all the same specs and a similar price. Have them both hooked up with software so that they can shut down the computer in case of an extended power outage. Maybe I haven't figured out this Belkin, but... the APC has a battery status indicator that gives me a better indication of the condition of my battery.
 
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Installed for home office to protect the cable internet line for my Vonage phone service in the event of a temporary power failure as well as backup for my laptop. I have not had to put it to work yet, but I feel certain there will be enough power for 5-10 mintues. This will allow time to shutdown the system safely and/or forward office number to my cell phone. The software is not anything I wanted installed on my laptop because I disconnect it from the power when I travel. This causes a report to generate prompted by the software because it does not "see" the laptop connected to Belkin. I uninstalled the software to speed up the boot. It appears this would be ideal for a desktop PC though.
 
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Good bang for the buck. Belkin loses a point in overall satisfaction because of the sketchiness of their web site. This particular UPS,F6C550-AVR, lists the replacement battery, a user manual, etc, but others do not. Try to get specifications or documentation on F6C1000-TW-RK. Overall I am happy with Belkin products, I have several, I just wished their support was better and putting more information on their web site would be a start.
 
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Received early. Installed with no problems. Functioning great!!!
 
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I bought my Belkin about 1 1/2 months ago. It only took 2 days to receive it after I ordered it even using the free shipping. The unit was easy to install, it is quiet, I don't even know its there, and yesterday, for the first time since hooking it up, my electricity went off for about 30 seconds. The Belkin did its job instantly and kept my computer from kicking off. This item is well worth the price and more!
 
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I have 2 of these UPS systems connected to computers in my home. They have worked without issue over the past year or more. I don't use the automatic shutdown software as I don't normally leave my PC on when not at home. I just wanted these units online for those momentary power hits and outages that we seem to have frequently. The unit gives me plenty of time to shut down my computers gracefully if the power is going to stay off for a while. I have just ordered 2 more of these units to connect to my DirecTV Reciever/DVRs. If you have ever had multiple brown outs and had to wait for your TiVo to reboot you can appreciate having a UPS on it. Overall these units do what they advertise. I am please with the performance in my application.
 
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I have only had it for a couple of weeks. The shipping(standard) was super fast and I received the Belkin in just a very few days. It was easy to hookup, mine is quiet and I think it is a real bargain at the price Buy.com is selling it for. I am happy with my purchase.
 
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