Product DescriptionThe Back-UPS ES offers affordable battery backup and surge protection for home computers. With enough power outlets to protect your entire system, built-in phone/fax/modem line (DSL compatible) protection and easy-to-install safe system shutdown software, all make this power protection solution the best value for home and home office computers.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Screaming alarm
Not pleased with this product. The alarm will sometimes start sounding (a long, high, continuous beeeeeeep), perhaps caused by a power surge in the line, and there's no (practical) way to turn off the alarm except for shutting down your computer and turning off the UPC.
I bought a UPC for uninterrupted workflow during power surges, and instead it causes more hassle than it prevents.
Rating: - Good stuff
The shipping was prompt, the product was as described and my computer hasn't gone off line due to momentary power outages. That makes me a happy camper.
Rating: - Doesn't Support Power Mgmt Software!
APC makes good UPS products, but I wouldn't buy this particular model. What isn't clear from the description is that this PARTICULAR model doesn't support connection to your computer via a USB cable like most of the other APC models so that you can monitor its status. Why do you need this feature you ask? I bought this to provide a graceful shutdown for my RAID NAS after the battery ran-out so that I didn't have to have a long startup every time the power went out. I had to return this when I realized ... Read More
Rating: - Good for the price
Small battery, useful for surviving electrical storms and brown outs. Not intended for long term use.