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<blockquote data-quote="lockhrt999" data-source="post: 2475546" data-attributes="member: 41393"><p>I agree to this on word to word. Indo-Chinese generic brands I listed work like plug and forget. APC, on the other hand require attention like a high maintenance girl friend (HMGF). APC are noisy like HMGF. Require pampering like HMGF. Require visit by technician like HMGF. Scream bloody murder when batteries are worn out like HMGF. They make everything about themselves like HMGF.</p><p></p><p>Indo-chinese brands still let you run your computer with flat batteries. They don't turn off your computer in the middle of the work. </p><p></p><p>You guys should read APC reviews on amazon. Many reviews will say that they had to change PCB, battery or repair the whole UPS and then go ahead to give 5 stars. </p><p></p><p>And what's up with that APC UPS with bright green LED strips on the front. Who thought it was a good idea. Reminds me of some movie theaters who have bright distracting green EXIT signs next to the screen. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I think, it's more like there are no good option at all. </p><p></p><p>My APC is cooking batteries in 2 years. It likes to keep them warm and some bright 5th grade german engineer thought it was a good idea to mount batteries sideways. The acid comes out and evaporates due to heat. </p><p></p><p>Having said that I think I'm just going to get new set of batteries this time and postpon the decision to 2025.</p><p></p><p>My first Ups was from powersafe and even that had this option. Sadly, my first computer didn't have the required port to accept data from UPS.</p><p></p><p>I have owned UPS from at least half dozen brands and in total used a dozen or so brands. APC was the most problematic. The best UPS in my experience was Pcom. I never owned a Pcom UPS but that thing ran like tank and didn't even make a noise. Who knows whatever happened to this brand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lockhrt999, post: 2475546, member: 41393"] I agree to this on word to word. Indo-Chinese generic brands I listed work like plug and forget. APC, on the other hand require attention like a high maintenance girl friend (HMGF). APC are noisy like HMGF. Require pampering like HMGF. Require visit by technician like HMGF. Scream bloody murder when batteries are worn out like HMGF. They make everything about themselves like HMGF. Indo-chinese brands still let you run your computer with flat batteries. They don't turn off your computer in the middle of the work. You guys should read APC reviews on amazon. Many reviews will say that they had to change PCB, battery or repair the whole UPS and then go ahead to give 5 stars. And what's up with that APC UPS with bright green LED strips on the front. Who thought it was a good idea. Reminds me of some movie theaters who have bright distracting green EXIT signs next to the screen. I think, it's more like there are no good option at all. My APC is cooking batteries in 2 years. It likes to keep them warm and some bright 5th grade german engineer thought it was a good idea to mount batteries sideways. The acid comes out and evaporates due to heat. Having said that I think I'm just going to get new set of batteries this time and postpon the decision to 2025. My first Ups was from powersafe and even that had this option. Sadly, my first computer didn't have the required port to accept data from UPS. I have owned UPS from at least half dozen brands and in total used a dozen or so brands. APC was the most problematic. The best UPS in my experience was Pcom. I never owned a Pcom UPS but that thing ran like tank and didn't even make a noise. Who knows whatever happened to this brand. [/QUOTE]
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