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suggestion for new ups

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/suggestion-for-new-ups.26613/

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rk Original post #1
Apr 7, 2006 at 12:44 AM
i want to buy a ups that can provide these 3 things=
1=surgeprotection for lancard
2=ups should automatically shutdown ,when pc is auto shutdown
3=in case of electricity cut, ups should inform the os[windowsxp],so both can shutdown

i have heard apc ups can do that,but not sure,
will apc's 500va ups is ok for this ?
,what will be the cost of apc's 500va ups ?
thx for any info.
kalpik
kalpik #2
Apr 7, 2006 at 7:18 AM
APC is the best UPS company.. APC has a model which meets all your requirements.. But dunno about the price..
gary4gar
Apr 7, 2006 at 9:57 AM
ups prices in mumbai(appox)

Microtek 600 1650
Apc500 2050
Powercom 600 1700
Powersafe 600 1700
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ashnik #4
Apr 9, 2006 at 2:46 AM
what's ur config and which apps u run?
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rk #5
Apr 9, 2006 at 8:39 PM
compaq evo d380mx model
general use -net,etc
V
Apr 9, 2006 at 10:20 PM
You have to get something from APC. It features complete PC sync. + Native Windows support. It is a pure line interactive ups and provides Cold Start too. The warranty and support from APC is quite good and fast.
casanova
Apr 10, 2006 at 10:29 PM
You need an intelligent UPS. APC is the best. U can even try PowerCom or Mercury.
Mercury iups wud cost u around 2.5k and apc shud be available at 3k.
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rk #8
Apr 10, 2006 at 11:19 PM
this months digit have an ad of numeric ups,
info on this url=*www.numericups.com/digi_600.htm

how is this ups?
how much it costs?

thx for any info