APC BP500UC 7-Outlet Back-UPS Pro 500 Uninterruptable Power Supply (315 Watts)

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5 x 7.9 inches ; 15.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J506
• Item model number: BP500UC
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,410 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The first uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with a USB port that is "Designed for Microsoft Windows 98." APC Back-UPS Pro 350 and Back-UPS Pro 500 are uniquely designed to improve your productivity by ensuring that your Windows 98 PC, Internet connection and all of your peripherals are protected with high-performance surge suppression and intelligent battery backup. APC Back-UPS Pro continuously conditions the power coming into your computer, and instantly switches your computer to emergency battery backup power during brief power outages without data loss or downtime.

Product Description
Audible Alarms. Automatic restart of loads after UPS shutdown. Automatic self-test. Battery replacement without tools. Battery-protected and surge-only outlets. Boost Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR). Cold-start capable. Dataline Surge Protection. Hot-swappable batteries. Intelligent Battery Management. LED status indicators. Lifetime data recovery warranty. Power conditioning. Resettable circuit breakers. Safety-agency approved. Transformer-block spaced outlets. USB Connectivity. User-replaceable batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid unit...with a catch, December 6, 2002

By	KCC (Collegeville, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

I have owned one of these UPS's for about 3 years. Earlier this year the alarms went off indicating that the battery needed replacement. I thought that was odd considering the age of the unit. No problem though, I'll just log onto APC's website and order a replacement battery. Wasn't I surprised to see that APC indicates that this model doesn't have a replacable battery. This didn't make much sense to me since the unit has an access door to the battery compartment.

Well, I removed the battery and found a web vendor that had a replacement for $18. It is a very common 12volt cell and was available from several vendors. The unit is back up and working well again.

I have experienced several black-outs in the past few years and this UPS can keep my CPU, 19" monitor, cable modem & network switch operable for enough time to save any work in progress and shut down my system.

In closing, it is a well designed unit with adequate power for most home or small office systems. But I was a little put off by the short life of the original battery and incorrect replacement information listed by APC.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great unit!, November 20, 2000

By	Michael Iacono (Medford, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This unit is my 2ed UPS made by APC. I out grew the other and decided on this unit. The USB connection is what sold me on this as I leave my computer on most of the day. It did shut down (using the included software) during a test I ran and the software as gives you a battery charge state. A must have if you are in an area that has frequent power problems. With the built in surge protection, you can't go wrong.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Very Durable. Will need battery changes., February 5, 2006

By	D. Amini "DA,MD" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have owned five of these UPS units over the past four years. I purchased three for my Mac and PC at home. Then I had to purchase two replacements for units that simply quit. Currently only ONE still works! I have very infrequent power outages, perhaps three in the past four years. These units work well to allow you to save your work and shut down. My G5 mac was so power hungry that I had to use one for the computer and another for the 23 inch LCD. I can't comment on other UPS brands such as Belkin, but I have seen many competing brands on the web and at the computer stores. There seen to be quite a few dealers selling refurbished APC products but this may be a reflection of APC's popularity rather than the poor reliability of their brand. My experience over the past four years has been mixed. These are not inexpensive units and you have to decide how precious your data becomes. If you really fear the loss of data during a blackout then the answer is clear. I chose to switch to high quality surge suppressors and never work during potential storms. Many users do not have that flexibility so a UPS is essential insurance. The units I puchased were identical and only one unit is still operational after four years. I can accept the need to replace the battery every one to two years; three of the batteries failed and alarms beeped until I bought new batteries. Prices vary from $15 to $50 depending on the vendor. Battery life depends on many factors so I don't begrudge APC for wear and tear on the battery but to have 4 out of 5 units simply stop working is unacceptable. I bought APC branded batteries and can't explain why the recurrent failures. I'm frustated with my APC products but it may be a problem with this model. Just beware of the hidden costs of battery replacement when purchasing an UPS!