Customer Reviews

APC BK350 350VA UPS System

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I purchased the BK350 after looking for an inexpensive UPS. This UPS was the least expensive UPS I found that didn't look like a mutated power strip. It will filter line voltages, intercept transient spikes, and kick in when power drops below a certain level.

Works well, and has already saved me from a few unexpected crashes. At power loss, it will keep my workstation running for about three (3) minutes, just enough to cleanly shutdown.

Note, that the APC UPSes tend to be pricier, but I've never had a problem with any of their UPS products. Battery replacement is painless and easy.

Recommend.

I bought this to replace a similar APC unit I had run 24 horus a day for over 4 years. I would highly reccomend this unit to anyone wanting protection as well as some backup power for a few minutes. I have not had an incident such as the one person to review here, but his review was not even on this product. I have used APC for years, including over 50 of them at work, and have never had a problem with protection. I reccomend APC for anyone needing power protection.

Be sure to properly size this UPS according to the APC website. This their smallest UPS of this design and may not be adequate for larger systems.

Mine is perfect for its intended purpose. I have an Apple iMac G4 on UPS and a laser printer on surge protection. It has more than adequate time on UPS before shutdown.

I take advantage of the Apple OS X built-in software which gives great flexibility. Do not use the manufacturer furnished PowerChute software. You will have two conflicting automatic shutdown programs running at the same time.