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APC BP500UC Back-UPS Pro 500 | 
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| Brand: APC
Category: CE
List Price: $166.63
Buy New: $118.80
You Save: $47.83 (29%)
New (35) Used (4) from $69.00
Rating:  6 reviews
Color: Dark Slate Gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Compatibility: PC USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.4
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 5 x 7.9
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: BP500UC
Model: BP500UC
UPC: 731304001577
EAN: 0731304001577
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Product Type - Back-UPS | | • | Connectivity - USB | | • | - Lifetime data recovery warranty | | • | - Safety-agency approved |
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Product Description
The Back-UPS LS Series offers leading-edge power protection for high-performance computer systems. With 7 power outlets (4 battery + surge and 3 surge only), 2 line fax/modem protection and easy-to-use file-saving, auto-shutdown software, the Back-UPS LS provides total protection for computer systems. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) corrects low voltage conditions without draining the battery. Its space-saving, ergonomic shape makes the unit easier to use and manage with outlets conveniently located on top and alarm indicators visible from any angle.
Amazon.com Product Description
The first uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with a USB port that is "Designed for Microsoft Windows 98." APC Back-UPS Pro 350 and Back-UPS Pro 500 are uniquely designed to improve your productivity by ensuring that your Windows 98 PC, Internet connection and all of your peripherals are protected with high-performance surge suppression and intelligent battery backup. APC Back-UPS Pro continuously conditions the power coming into your computer, and instantly switches your computer to emergency battery backup power during brief power outages without data loss or downtime.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
Protects my stuff September 12, 2006
mdchachi (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had three of these units for the past 5-6 years (one for my PC, one for the wife's and one for the Tivo & cable box). We have relatively unreliable power here with it going off an average of once a month -- usually for seconds at a time but occasionally for hours. Anyway these units have kept our stuff safe and running. However they don't last too long on battery power. Just long enough for short power outages or long enough to shut things down.
The batteries wore out after about 2-3 years so I replaced them using batteries from a web vendor. Now the first battery of this second round has failed so I'm buying another round of three batteries.
Hopefully these units will last many more years.
 Not Very Durable. Will need battery changes. February 5, 2006
D. Amini (Washington DC)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have owned five of these UPS units over the past four years. I purchased three for my Mac and PC at home. Then I had to purchase two replacements for units that simply quit. Currently only ONE still works! I have very infrequent power outages, perhaps three in the past four years. These units work well to allow you to save your work and shut down. My G5 mac was so power hungry that I had to use one for the computer and another for the 23 inch LCD. I can't comment on other UPS brands such as Belkin, but I have seen many competing brands on the web and at the computer stores. There seen to be quite a few dealers selling refurbished APC products but this may be a reflection of APC's popularity rather than the poor reliability of their brand. My experience over the past four years has been mixed. These are not inexpensive units and you have to decide how precious your data becomes. If you really fear the loss of data during a blackout then the answer is clear. I chose to switch to high quality surge suppressors and never work during potential storms. Many users do not have that flexibility so a UPS is essential insurance. The units I puchased were identical and only one unit is still operational after four years. I can accept the need to replace the battery every one to two years; three of the batteries failed and alarms beeped until I bought new batteries. Prices vary from $15 to $50 depending on the vendor. Battery life depends on many factors so I don't begrudge APC for wear and tear on the battery but to have 4 out of 5 units simply stop working is unacceptable. I bought APC branded batteries and can't explain why the recurrent failures. I'm frustated with my APC products but it may be a problem with this model. Just beware of the hidden costs of battery replacement when purchasing an UPS!
Great item January 26, 2005
David House (Dallas, TX USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Had mine since December 1999 but noticed that the battery failed after about 3 years, like the other poster wrote, APC didn't list a replacement at first but now they do and I finally got around to replacing it. Battery type is RBC2 for those wondering.
Solid unit, having a telephone line/out and USB controller is a plus.
 Solid unit...with a catch December 6, 2002
KCC (Collegeville, Pa United States)
45 out of 46 found this review helpful
I have owned one of these UPS's for about 3 years. Earlier this year the alarms went off indicating that the battery needed replacement. I thought that was odd considering the age of the unit. No problem though, I'll just log onto APC's website and order a replacement battery. Wasn't I surprised to see that APC indicates that this model doesn't have a replacable battery. This didn't make much sense to me since the unit has an access door to the battery compartment.Well, I removed the battery and found a web vendor that had a replacement for $18. It is a very common 12volt cell and was available from several vendors. The unit is back up and working well again. I have experienced several black-outs in the past few years and this UPS can keep my CPU, 19" monitor, cable modem & network switch operable for enough time to save any work in progress and shut down my system. In closing, it is a well designed unit with adequate power for most home or small office systems. But I was a little put off by the short life of the original battery and incorrect replacement information listed by APC.
 Great unit! November 20, 2000
Michael Iacono (Medford, MA USA)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
This unit is my 2ed UPS made by APC. I out grew the other and decided on this unit. The USB connection is what sold me on this as I leave my computer on most of the day. It did shut down (using the included software) during a test I ran and the software as gives you a battery charge state. A must have if you are in an area that has frequent power problems. With the built in surge protection, you can't go wrong.
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