Re: [TCLUG:12812] UPS?

[Mike Hicks <hick0088@tc.umn.edu>]

"Eric M. Hopper" wrote:
> 
>         Yeah, but if the power goes out while you're on it, it's nice to
> still be able to see what you're doing.  If you aren't on it, the
> monitor should be off, or be in 'sleep' mode and not sucking much power
> anyway.
> 
>         In server machines, leaving the monitor on the UPS is usually
> pointless.  On desktop machines, it can save you a lot of frustration
> and confusion when the power does go out.
> 
>         Yeah, yeah, I know.  If the power goes out, a smart UPS will
> tell your machine to shutdown.  Chances are though that if you're
> working on it, you have stuff you want to make sure is saved properly
> and things.

That's basically what I thought when I read Chris's message.

I've done a little bit of looking around on the Internet for more info. 
Unfortunately, I can't find many recommendations/horror stories on Deja
or anywhere else, really.

However, I know from past readings that I have only heard good things
about Best Power.  I guess they're more expensive, but I found I can get
a 400VA Patriot Pro II for about $170-180, which seems to be a fair
deal.  However, I don't know if that's overkill or anything..  

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