So I've been thinking of buying a small-ish UPS with battery back up for my router + Modem, and perhaps another small item or two...
Doesn't need anything huge, and preferably around $100.
So many from APC and Cyberpower on amazon, but NONE of them are free from some horrible reviews; the bigger the units, more common the issues. And you cannot return these things to amazon like most other items; and have to contact the manufacturer for any returns, which is a painful process it seems, with buyer paying the shipping. When considering this, i think it's probably better to buy from a B/M store than online... despite limited choice at Best Buy, etc.
Eaton seem to make high quality stuff compared to APC and Cyberpower but consumer level stuff is hard to find unless one goes to a retailer and buys from them.
All I am looking for is a simple but RELIABLE UPS that has about 4-5 outlets with at least 2 of them with battery backup for at least 30 minutes or so.
One thing I do need is the functionality where it returns to running on AC when the power is restored, instead of continuing to operate on battery backup during an outage. (I'd think that's a normal function of a UPS, but some models on amazon apparently don't do that?)
I'd just like to hear from you guys who use a UPS:
what brands and models do you guys currently own and/or would recommend if buying a new one?
which features should I look for/or must consider essential?
Thanks in advance.
Doesn't need anything huge, and preferably around $100.
So many from APC and Cyberpower on amazon, but NONE of them are free from some horrible reviews; the bigger the units, more common the issues. And you cannot return these things to amazon like most other items; and have to contact the manufacturer for any returns, which is a painful process it seems, with buyer paying the shipping. When considering this, i think it's probably better to buy from a B/M store than online... despite limited choice at Best Buy, etc.
Eaton seem to make high quality stuff compared to APC and Cyberpower but consumer level stuff is hard to find unless one goes to a retailer and buys from them.
All I am looking for is a simple but RELIABLE UPS that has about 4-5 outlets with at least 2 of them with battery backup for at least 30 minutes or so.
One thing I do need is the functionality where it returns to running on AC when the power is restored, instead of continuing to operate on battery backup during an outage. (I'd think that's a normal function of a UPS, but some models on amazon apparently don't do that?)
I'd just like to hear from you guys who use a UPS:
what brands and models do you guys currently own and/or would recommend if buying a new one?
which features should I look for/or must consider essential?
Thanks in advance.