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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2013, 05:52:12 PM »
Alright, just ordered a CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD (900W). 5 batter backup inputs, 5 surge only for my audio equipment, etc. I know it's cheaper than the APC, but I just don't need the long runtime, and I've spent way too much cash in the past few months. If it doesn't pan out, I'll be sure to get APC's in the future.
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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2013, 03:28:33 AM »
I love my CyberPower UPS. Mine's a true sine wave model. Let me go check the model...

...checking...

...it's the 850PFCLCD. I've had it for 1.5 yrs. It's got tons of features and more juice than I need. It was like $120 and has a battery that's easy to find when it needs to be replaced.

Cool thing I do with it is run my internet (LoS radio) and VoIP phone on it so when the neighborhood has a power problem, I'm still rolling for a while.
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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2013, 03:51:37 AM »
So I think you made a super duper good choice with your UPS. It checks all the boxes:
  • Pure Sine Wave
  • High Wattage
  • Low Voltage Boost
  • High Voltage Trim - Battery Independent!
  • Available Battery Model
  • Diagnostic Screen
  • Useful Software

Here's my setup in my "office" downstairs... and I don't even plug in any audio stuff to it. Shame on me. :-[

Left to Right: above the old keyboard is my Line-of-Sight Radio internet stuff, then on the shelf is my UPS, my HP MicroServer running WHS2011 with a couple TB of storage, my wireless router sits on top, my external hard drive in a Vantec enclosure, my Canon multifunction printer managed by the server. It's a rockin' setup for the connected home. headbang

Based on my experience with the UPS, you'll love yours unless you get a lemon.
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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2013, 01:40:38 PM »
I'm still paranoid that I didn't get the APC, but the Cyberpower has more inputs, a smaller footprint, and was just much cheaper. Really hope I don't regret it, I mean, my APC ES550 is pretty low-end, and has kept my electronics safe for years. The Cyberpower should be a significant step up.
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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2015, 08:27:19 PM »
reviving a zombie thread - does anyone have experience with extending home wifi networks? any firmware pointers?
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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2015, 09:33:20 PM »
Extending range? Newer routers these days have pretty good reach unless you live in a castle. Or run cable to an old router and create access points.
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Re: PC Help: Uninterruptible Power Supply
« Reply #16 on: July 21, 2015, 06:18:46 AM »
The wirecutter has a good article on Wi-Fi extenders here: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-extender/

Though you just might want to buy a couple of hotspots and spread them throughout the house.
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