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hamerfan

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1. Smart move

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Original post)

Thu Jul 19, 2012, 03:27 AM

Jul 2012

Good for you!
A UPS is very cheap insurance. And it is easy through the energy saver preference to set it up correctly. APC brand doesn't talk well with Macs, so it won't shut it down during a power outage, but it will keep it alive long enough for you to shut it down manually.
810 volt-amps is plenty! My iMac used about 240 watts, which is equivalent to 475 VA. I have the 750 and keep my iMac and external drive connected to the battery side. Other peripherals are connected to the surge protector side.
FYI, never connect a laser printer to the battery side of a UPS. They will drain the batteries quickly.

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After living through the power outages of late, I bought a UPS. [View all] Stinky The Clown Jul 2012 OP

Smart move hamerfan Jul 2012 #1

Thanks! Stinky The Clown Jul 2012 #2