APC Back-UPS RS 1500 LCD 1500VA 8 Outlet BR1500LCD

I purchased this UPS a few weeks ago and can honestly say that it is an excellent backup UPS. Easy setup and software installation; very reliable unit. I highly recommend this backup.
 
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This is my third UPS from APC. All three are working exactly as advertised. What more could anyone expect? The price from buy.com was the best I could find. Suggestion for new buyers: Get a larger battery back-up than required. You will plug several more devices into it than ever planned.
 
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You simply will not find a better product in this workstation class, anywhere! I have been using APC Back-UPS and Smart-UPS units for 12+ years and this unit is easily my favorite to date: the LCD live readouts are addicting, its interface and instructions leave nothing to guesswork, the software is clear and invaluable, the outlets allow plenty of space for transformer bricks and BEST of ALL -- after spending hours jumping from site to site checking prices and availability, I *know* Buy.com had the absolute lowest price for me (others promote 'free shipping' then tried to charge me $76-120 for shipping to Hawaii... Buy.com charged me less than $17 to send a 35 lb. unit 5,000+ miles to Hawaii... in three calendar days!! I would be a fool to not be a devoted Buy.com FANATIC! Even without 'free shipping' Buy.com's price was lower than any others with 'free' shipping) Like I already said, search all you want but this is the best unit out there at the best price on Buy.com
 
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Plugged it in and forgot about it. We have a generator on that same circuit so I cannot speak of uptime but it keeps our phone system running for the 30 seconds to 1 minute before the generator kicks in plus it absorbs the spike.
 
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Cheapest price on the web. Plugged in and worked. Love the display while it gives you updated times for backup as you plug in more items. I bought the 1500 vers. I have 2 computers with all the extra's pluged in and still have 20-30 mins left for backup.
 
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If you are on the market for a new UPS don't look any further. This is the best you can get ! Good looking, excellent performance, solid brand ! Software works perfectly with Win XP. And I can't forget to mention that Buy.com has the best price and fast shipping for this item. Really don't waste any more time and click "add to cart" button !!! You won't be dissapointed !
 
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Overall, I have owned at least 15 APC UPS products over the years. All have met expectations and performed as designed... saved me several times during brown/blackout conditions. The unit is nice in the fact that it has capacity, at a reasonable price and performance that equals many other units for less $$'s. Visual information display is nice and accurate according to my calculations. Not having True overvoltage boost is not an issue at my location so I wasn't concerned with the unit using the battery to regulate the over-voltage properly. That being said, low voltage is a problem and this unit handles it very well. BTW, you can adjust the low voltage activation points through the included PowerChute software. Overall very pleased and will buy more of these units in the near future. Cheap enough to use it up and throw it away!
 
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The APC UPS arrived without any problem. The unit was a bit heavy to carry due to its larger size battery and housing. I was able to get the unit setup by connecting the battery to the terminal cables as instructed in the user manual without any problem. The front plasma display showed the status clearly as I pushed through the options. I setup the unit to power my phone access through the cable IAD and cable modem (internet access) during the power outage. With the UPS rating, I am expecting to get around 6 to 7 hours of extended power service during any power outage. This UPS is a Great device to have, and thanks to Buy.com's discount that it is also inexpensive to own.
 
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I loved that I could just plug it in between my hardware and my AC power and was good to go! The monitoring software that come with my previous APC UPS didn't need to be changed or upgraded. It works fine with whatever I had. Just today we had a slight power fluctuation that not for this unit would have shut me down... the sort of fluctuation that could have toasted my hardware... you know... {blink}...pause... {blink}... {on}. None of my systems on the UPS even noticed. I just kept working like nothing happened, because thankfully, nothing did.
 
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Great product that performs exactly as advertised. If you can put a plug into a wall socket, you can handle the installation. If you're a geek or just anal, the monitoring software works fine. It is definitely not needed. APC has an eco friendly (and reasonably priced) battery exchange program should you need to replace it. Also APC has an upgrade plan that makes sense, and you decided when or if to make a change. I've been using APC UPS equipment for over 12 years and never had a problem with APC service/support, the UPS units, or any negative consequences to my equipment. This is the best model I've used.
 
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Ordered it - got it in a couple of days - plugged it in & we're off and running. I've been using these APS units for years in my home business, and they've saved my a** more than a couple of times. Solid.
 
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I decided to buy an APC UPS because they are known for their great products and this is just one more of those. Very good, highly recommended. I really like the LCD that provides valuable information and lets you see the load so you can use the most out of it. And it's quiet!!! If you're not sure, pick this one, you won't regret it.
 
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If this UPS meets your technical specification needs, I would recommend it. I like APC products and the added LCD screen is a nice feature. I'm using this UPS to power my entertainment center (HDTV, receiver, DVD, DVR, Xbox and network MP3 player) - no PC is connected, so the LCD statistics come in handy. It works great, battery run-time is nice. I've pretty much just plugged the UPS in, plugged in my devices and tested battery run-time once and played with the LCD features. No problems found. It does it's job, seems like a quality piece of equipment.
 
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There are several nice features in this unit, including (1) 1500VA, 875W battery backup, (2) front LCD display, (3) 6x battery backup outlets, (4) 2x surge-only outlets, (5) Phone jack, coax cable, and user-replaceable battery. The front LCD is slick, and displays in/out voltage/freq, current load (in watts and percent of max), and estimated battery backup time left. Beware the tech specs listed: (1)the surge suppression energy rating is only 340 joules! This is almost 1/3rd less than other brands at this VA rating. Second, and the biggest con, is that this unit only provides AVR boost and not trim/buck. Which means that during overvoltages, this unit will go to battery mode to provide safe output. If you live in an area with frequent overvoltages, go with a different unit that has true AVR in both directions, so that the battery isn't depleted during Trim/Buck modes. While other non-LCD RS series units from APC have true Trim, the LCD units do not. I confirmed this with an APC tech. Watch out for the BX versions that are frequently sold in brick-and-mortar stores. Though they look like their BR counterparts, there are differences. Check APC's knowledgebase for details. Finally, on a system equipped with a 17" LCD monitor, QX6700 CPU, 680i motherboard, 2x SATA drives, and a 8800GTX with 850W power supply, the system draws 280W idle, and 360W in intensive games. Even with a 1500VA UPS, this means that average runtimes will be 17 min (idle) and ~7 min (gaming).
 
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