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[–] 2 points 2 days ago* (2 children)

I've gone through a lot of APC products. They don't seem to last in my experience.

But I agree a proper UPS / PDU is important for a computer.

For the cheaper things, I really like Tripp Lite ISOBAR surge protectors.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    You have to replace the batteries every 2-3 years

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  • [–] 0 points 2 days ago* (1 child)

    Yeah, I've honestly have had better luck with battery longevity of other brands like CyberPower

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  • [–] 3 points 2 days ago

    APC used to be rock solid; I have a unit by my foot that's had the battery changed 3 times, once after a nasty power surge / lightning storm, the other two times after a decade of use. IIRC it's a 2001 model. Replacement battery was $22 last time I changed it, just after covid.

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