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| | Features | Four battery backup/surge protected outlets keep critical devices running during outages and fluctuations; four surge only outlets protect non-critical devices.Auto Shutdown Software allows management of the Back-UPS from your computer via USB interface, saves files and shuts down system when battery is low.Data Line Surge Protection guards against surges and spikes traveling over an analog phone line; Building Wiring Fault Indicator detects problems in building wiring.Ultra Efficient Electrical Design, RoHS compliance and use of all recyclable packaging materials minimize impact on the environment and maximize efficiency.Three Yr Warranty, $75,000 Equipment Protection Policy, free technical phone and online support, Data Recovery Services
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| | Description | APC BACK-UPS ES BE550G 8-Outlet 550VA 330W UPS System | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 7.01 inches | | Product Width: | 12.01 inches | | Product Height: | 3.31 inches | | Product Weight: | 13.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 15.3 inches | | Package Width: | 9.3 inches | | Package Height: | 5.2 inches | | Package Weight: | 13.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 221 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 221 customer reviews )
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250 of 254 found the following review helpful:
 Great product! Sep 11, 2008
By skrishna
I ordered this for my new computer, and we had a power flicker just a few hours after I set it up! It worked perfectly. There is software included that will let you check the status of the battery and tell the unit what to do if it loses power (such as turn off the computer). Very useful!
Two things to note:
1) Make sure you connect the battery! There's a note on it to do this, but just in case you get in an unwrapping frenzy, you have to turn it over and slide the cover off in order to do that.
2) Only 4 of the outlets are powered by the battery- the other 4 are JUST surge protection. So if you want more than 4 items plugged into the battery, you may want to upgrade to a different model! It works perfectly for me though!
88 of 92 found the following review helpful:
Plug and Play Operation on Mac OS X 10.5.5 Sep 24, 2008
By Brian Beaver
"We are the robots..."
So far I'm very pleased...I purchased this to safeguard my fiancee's Mac Mini. Setup was a breeze, just connect the battery, charge, plug in the AC and connect the data port to the Mac's USB port. The Mac instantly recognized the UPS in the Energy Saver section of System Preferences and provided me with several automated shutdown options...no additional software or configuration was necessary.
76 of 79 found the following review helpful:
Good Basic UPS Oct 12, 2008
By Beetle Bailey
Great product. We use these at the company I work for. They are great in the case of a "flicker" in power, no lost data. Or in the case of a longer outage, this gives you approx. 3-5 minutes to save what you are working on and shut down your computer. In my eyes, 4 receptacles on battery is plenty. All you really need is monitor and tower, all other peripherals can be plugged into surge protector. I would absolutely recommend this unit and we plan to purchase more in the future.
54 of 56 found the following review helpful:
 Decent entry level no-frills UPS Nov 28, 2010
By Darby
Product: APC Backup-UPS ES 8-Outlet 550VA
Rating: 3/5 (good)
I bought one of these units several years ago at my local computer/electronics stores ... not to protect a PC, but rather to protect my phone answering machine, cable box, and most importantly my new (and then quite expensive) Flatscreen TV. It's done a very admirable job, and I only recently re-gifted it to a family member, after replacing it with a newer model 1300.
Advantages:
* Easy to use, right out of the box.
* Multiple connection types and outlets.
* Low space-saving profile, easily fitting inside or under small cabinets and tables.
Disadvantages:
* Small battery offers very limited runtime (figure 7-10 mins).
* Lacks built-in digital display showing load and remaining runtime.
* Lacks manual bypass for loud audible power-outtage alarm.
Bottom line: this is a very decent no-frills unit if you're on a budget. However, an increasing array of newer units with status displays are becoming cost competitive. Lastly, if your power blinks frequently, the lack of an alarm bypass can become annoying.
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TIP: Most UPSs have limited runtime. For example, the XS-1300 I replaced 550 with only holds 7AH of power (which will run my PC for just under 1 hour). To greatly extend this, I bought a big 55AH sealed marine gel battery, a trickle charger, and a 400W inverter. When the power goes out, that gives me the option of plugging either my UPS/PC or my UPS/TV setups into the 55AH battery for an additional 8+ hours of runtime.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 A Nearly Perfect Backup UPS for Home Use Nov 04, 2008
By W. Zide
I wanted a UPS back-up power system that would enable me to operate my PC (tower unit), 19 in monitor, all-in-one printer/fax/copier/scanner and router for a nominal 15 minutes following complete loss of power. The APS E8 meets the requirement for back-up outlets and back-up duration. The unit is relatively compact as the backed-up outlets are stacked over the 4 surge protected only outlets. The outlet functions are clearly marked. My only complaint is that the outlets should have been placed a little further apart to accomodate older equipment that uses plug mounted external transformers. Only 1 back-up & 1 surge protection only outlet are spaced sufficiently away from the others to accomodate such transformers. Otherwise, a transformer or similar oversized device with a plug will cover two outlets, reducing the utility of the box if those outlets are needed.
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