[Leaplist] UPS advice needed

[tonyb]

I worked with someone who had a CyberPower go up in flames -- literally.
 YMMV.

Tony

andrei raevsky wrote:
> well, I am still unsure which one to pick.  First, since I live in the
> boonies I can only get one from the Internet, and that means Amazon
> since they have a good no shipping costs & return policy (not to mention
> no taxes).
> 
> My budget is really limited to under 70 bucks.
> 
> I did not find a Ultra brand UPS or the Tripplite on amazon, at least
> not any for under 70 bucks.  APC seems to be the best well-known brand
> while Cyberpower is unknown.  So, as far as I can tell, my current
> choices would be:
> 
> APC BE550R 550VA Back-UPS ES 8-Outlet Battery Backup System
> <http://www.amazon.com/BE550R-Back-UPS-8-Outlet-Battery-Backup/dp/B000KBG51W/ref=pd_bbs_4/103-5206010-1607829>
> ($59.98)
> Cyberpower CP685AVR UPS - 685VA/330W AVR 8-Outlet RJ11/RJ45 Compact
> Design EMI/RFI USB
> <http://amazon.com/gp/product/B00095W91O/ref=pd_cp_e_1/103-5206010-1607829>
> ( $56.99)
> 
> They both get 5 stars in the reviews, their power is similar (though the
> Cyberpower is somewhat better here), APC might have some Linux software
> which can drive it (while this is totally unknown for the Cyberpower),
> but the Cyberpower seems to have more features (USB for one thing).
> 
> Would I be paying more just for the APC brand or is this a guarantee of
> quality?  Is it risky to get a unknown brand like Cyberpower or am I
> getting more bang for the buck?
> 
> Sorry for the noob questions, but I really know nothing about these
> systems...
> 
> Any recommendations?
> 
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