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APC BG500 APC Back-UPS Pro 500

Great for home or small-office use, the APC Back-UPS Pro 500 BG500 UPS protects electronics from power outages and disasters with an energy-conscious battery back-up. The new advanced Lithium Ion technology with 500VA/300Watts capacity keeps your dev...

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Maintenance

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Brand apc backup backup

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Option

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Amazon

(2 reviews)
Customer

(2 reviews)
Acid

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Print

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Setup

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Reviews around design (5.00 of 5)

  • Sleek, lightweight, cutting edge design with a small footprint.
  • Very nice design

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Reviews around power (5.00 of 5)

  • I bought this to support the power of a phone switch, a Laser Printer and some Networking Equipment.
  • Power outages, great

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Reviews around maintenance (5.00 of 5)

  • They state:"Remote UPS Control: Remotely turn on, off or reboot individual Smart Outlets or the UPS via your web browser, enabling effortless maintenance and control of network equipment from any location."I incorrectly interpreted the words "remote control" and "from any location" to mean literally from any location such as over the Internet.
  • battery is long life and maintenance free and light and small

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Reviews around brand apc backup backup (5.00 of 5)

  • I have a similarly-rated backup APC-branded backup for my main computer and what I like about this one vs. my other one as the battery size has improved to where this one

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Reviews around option (5.00 of 5)

  • I felt this was overpriced to begin with, and now I'm convinced that a separate UPS and power switch would be a better option.
  • You're welcome to keep, donate or dispose of the item--whichever option is most appropriate and convenient for you.

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Reviews around amazon (5.00 of 5)

  • my amazonazement Amazon gave me a complete refund, telling me I could keep the UPS:
  • Hopefully amazon will make good

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Reviews around customer (5.00 of 5)

  • Amazon gives the best customer service I have yet experienced
  • As you are our valuable customer, I don't want to put you in the hassle of returning the item you received

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Reviews around acid (5.00 of 5)

  • My previous UPS had lead acid
  • The downside of lead acid batteries is their weight and bulk, and potential for leakage

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Reviews around print (5.00 of 5)

  • but you better read the fine print
  • I suppose it's my fault for not reading the fine print.

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Reviews around setup (3.75 of 5)

  • Setup for this battery backup was pretty easy
  • Easy setup with a long lasting (8 years), idiot proof lithium battery.
  • Easy setup, but the email function simply doesn't work.
  • Easy setup with a long lasting (8 years), idiot proof lithium battery.

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More about APC BG500 APC Back-UPS Pro 500

  • Great for home or small-office use, the APC Back-UPS Pro 500 BG500 UPS protects electronics from power outages and disasters with an energy-conscious battery back-up
  • The new advanced Lithium Ion technology with 500VA/300Watts capacity keeps your devices - like modems, wireless routers, and voice-over-IP phones - running when the power goes out, while shielding the, from unsafe utility power levels, spikes, surges, and electrical noise
  • Four outlets are arranged in two groups: two labeled Backup provide full-time surge and battery backup, and two labeled Smart Outlet are configurable for surge and battery protection or surge only
  • The Smart Outlets support a Watchog function, enabling the automatic reboot of unresponsive network equipment
  • The BG500 unit can be managed through an USB connection on Windows or Mac OS X, or can be controlled remotely over the network via a standard web browser
  • A user-friendly web interface makes management and modification easy.