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    Is a UPS for a laptop a good idea?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by The Fire Snake, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I live in a place with a lot of voltage/power drops, spikes, you name it. I think it is this that has recently killed my onboard NIC on my motherboard for my desktop PC. I am definitely getting a UPS for that. Do you folks think it is also a good idea for a laptop?
     
    The Fire Snake, Jun 26, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    yes.

    Its good to have at least a good surge protector, but a UPS is even better.
     
    Gophn, Jun 26, 2008
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    If you live in a dangerous area, sure. Although a surge protector would be more fitting since you already have a battery :D
     
    eleron911, Jun 26, 2008
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    Better to let a UPS take the hits rather than your notebook though.
     
    brianstretch, Jun 26, 2008
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I think a power conditioner would be best in your case, it has surge protection and at the same time stabilize the power. It's not expensive, under $50.

    http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=67

    http://www.nextag.com/apc-line_-_r-1200va/search-html

    http://www.epinions.com/pr-APC_Line-R_1200VA_LE1200_Surge_Suppressor

     
    stewie, Jun 26, 2008
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    I would suggest a UPS over the power conditioner because during a brown out the UPS can supply the desktop/notebook adequate voltage until you can power down the machine. Power conditioner only smooths voltage (a more sensitive surge protector).
     
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  7. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks for the replys so far. I thought the UPS also acted as a line conditioner? What brands make the best, most reliable UPS? I want one that will do as it says. I have had basic surge protectors in the past and they did not protect the equipment from a surge. How big(i.e volts/watts/amps) of a surge protector do I need for my T61p? I am really new to UPSs, what specs should I look for? Thanks.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 2, 2008
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  8. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    APC, Triplite, Belkin, etc... look at customer reviews.
     
    Gophn, Jul 2, 2008
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  9. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    bump bump bump
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 3, 2008
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  10. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    In my country ,sometimes we face to brownouts & blackouts. I brought APC UPS for my Macbook PRO. It's working well.
     
    bigspin, Jul 3, 2008
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  11. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    For consumers, I'd say APC, even for businesses, they're one of the best.
     
    stewie, Jul 3, 2008
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  12. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    APC has been making back up power systems for ages, go with them or GENERAC/Guardian power systems, however I dont think you need a Generac or one of their three phase switches to handle this small power issue.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jul 3, 2008
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