APC Back-UPS XS1500VA Battery Backup Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a couple of APC UPS and surge protection products. So far this is the most functional. The features:
1. The unit can be positioned vertically (best for saving space) or horizontally (lay flat or mounted to a server rack).
2. It has a very excellent boxy design that gives an elegant and modern feel.
3. There are 8 outlets in total (6 outlets are battery protected and voltage regulated, which means less dependency on the battery and longer replacement life; 2 outlets are surge-protected for printers and office machines).
4. The included PowerChute Personal Edition is to be combined with the data cable that, when connected to your computer via USB, provides excellent control and communication between the UPS, computer and user/administrator.
a. You will know exactly how much load is taxing the UPS in real-time; Turn on/off equipment to check.
b. Shut-down function to preserve data or battery.
c. Audible and visual alarm indication on current condition.
5. Hot-swap battery without turning off the UPS.
The cons? Heavy! But then of course it only needs to be set and forget. Expensive! Not for a typcial user. Although the features should be made available for everyone.
This particular model is a little overkill. I connected a P4 3GHz (with 3 internal SATA HDD, DVDROM, DVD-RW), 21" CRT, Apple PBG4 laptop, 2 external LaCie HDD and 1 external CD-R and I still haven't reached half of the available power. Buy this only if they offer a special price/rebate. Otherwise, go with the lower model XS/RS1000 and it will suite an power user just perfectly.

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Battery-protected and surge-only outlets reserves power capacity and run time for connected equipment that require battery back-up. Boost Automatic Voltage Regulation preserves battery life and maximizes runtime by correcting low voltages without discharging the battery. Audible alarms provide notification of changing utility power and UPS conditions. Power conditioning protects connected loads from surges, spikes, lightning, and other disturbances. Battery replacement without tools reduces risk of load disruption. Automatic battery self-test ensures early detection of a battery that needs to be replaced. Global Product Type: Backup Systems; Protection Type: N/A; System VA: 1500 VA; Backup Time at Full Load: 865 Watts @ 5.1 minutes.

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