We’re all doing the upgrades/virus removal during Thanksgiving but here’s a free piece of advice: Grab a cheap $29.99 APC UPS at your local Office Max/Depot (in store only). This keeps the computer/internet/router on during those common quick power outages and reduces phone calls to tech support (you).
If you need backup power to your desktop or more importantly your Cable/DSL/Fiber Modem and Wifi router, the APC Battery Backup & Surge Protector (BE350G) – 350VA 6-outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is $29.99 shipped. This is easily the lowest this gets with shipping and will keep your router and wireless network up during a power outage for over an hour (depending on power draw of your modem and router).
If you need to back up more devices and/or over a longer period of time, there is a 600VA version with 7 outlets and a USB charging port for $46.99, still a great deal. The big boy here is a 10-outlet 750VA is $60 shipped.
APC also offers a Dual USB power 5,000mAh pack for phones and tablets for $11.99 shipped. This is an average price for Cheap Chinese knockoffs but this has the APC name and warranty behind it
It allows you to keep your cable/DSL/Fiber modem and Wifi router online during a power outage for up to three hours. It has 3 separate outlets, a 5 foot cable and includes a 3-year warranty. Rated 4.4/5 stars from 290 Amazon shoppers.
This APC UPS is specially tuned to keep low-power gear like your wireless router, cable modem, VoIP system, and cordless phone running for up to 4.5 hours during a power outage. What’s more, it includes a pair of USB charging ports that’ll give off juice long after your power goes down. On a daily basis this unit protects your electronics from dangerous power surges and spikes. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from 129 Amazon reviewers.
Power outages don’t have to take out your Wi-FI network or leave you with damaged gear: the APC Back-UPS Connect (model BGE90M) is on sale for only $47.99 shipped at Amazon. As a pricing comparison, nearly every other retailer is charging $65 for this recently released UPS. Today’s deal is 40% below list and by far the best price we’ve ever seen.
This APC UPS is specially tuned to keep low-power gear including your wireless router, cable modem, VoIP system, and cordless phone running for up to 4.5 hours during a power outage. What’s more, this model includes a pair of USB charging ports that’ll also continue to work long after your power goes down. On a daily basis this unit protects your electronics from dangerous power surges and spikes. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from 82 Amazon reviewers.
It has an output capacity of 600VA / 360Watts and features 8 power outlets (4 Battery Backup with Surge Protection; 4 Surge Protection Only), 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network, an included USB cable and a 5ft. power extension.
Amazon offers the APC Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500VA (model BR1500G) for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s 52% below list, $30 under its typical street price, and a match for the best deal we’ve ever seen. Rated an exceptional 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,618 Amazon reviewers. FYI: “Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned to Amazon.com. For additional information concerning this policy, please visit our Product Specific Returns Policy Page.”
The Back-UPS Pro provides abundant battery backup power, so you can work through medium length power outages. It safeguards your equipment against damaging surges and spikes that travel along utility and data lines. The Back-UPS Pro also features automatic voltage regulation (AVR), which instantly adjusts high and low voltages to safe levels, so you can work indefinitely during brownouts and overvoltages.
Refer to this spec sheet via APC for a detailed look at each outlet and feature of this UPS.
You’ve invested a significant amount of money in your home computer, your home entertainment systems, your security system and other electronic appliances. Industrial strength battery backup and quality surge protection from APC is yours today at an affordable price.
APC products have received 4/5 stars and excellent reviews by Amazon customers.