Just enough time to shut the computer down.

Due to power failures, has been tested quite a few times and works as described.

Not sure if the reviews are lumped together so just to specify, this is for the BE-550G.I have historically never bothered to run a UPS, but I've been having minor power flickers in my house lately, a couple times a week that would reset my computer much to my

Enough time to finish whatever I'm doing and turn off the computer

I don't want the automatic chicken door to fail at the wrong time!

This device exists for two purposes: provide surge protection for equipment, and give you enough time to properly close down the computer during power outages

It is now the backup to my cable modem and VoIP Comcast telephone service, so when the power fails, I will have a long backup time for those critical utilities

If the power goes off, it gives me enough time to shut down the computers which is all I want.

This will give you enough time to safely shut down your computer

but the beep sound still there, and I didn't have enough time to turn my computer off

Allows adequate time to save and shutdown your computer5

great product, does the job, gives enough time to save and power down if an outage does occur, could use a display to show the charge % but does have software to monitor and modify through the computer if needed

I purchased this Feb. 28, 2016, and it had annoyed me too many times during power failures with its beeping alarm when we too often have had power failures.

Long time satisfied APC user.

More than enough time to save and shut down if the power goes out.

Great for power outages gives you enough time to save your game or work so your progress is not lost on the computer.

This provides enough run-time for several minutes, allowing you as the user to properly shutdown your desktop computer.

Since installing the UPS, zero problems, we even had power go out and stay out for about 3-minutes, the UPS was beeping but then power came back and our system played through the outage with no problem or loss of sync, perfect!I've owned a lot of UPS by APC, I keep buying them because they keep working well and lasting a long time

Great price and delivery time.

Good delivery time.

These have seen us through several momentary power interruptions, and provided power for enough time to allow everything to be shut down when a falling tree killed power for several hours.

Love the compact form factor and decent run-time when power goes out.

I was having a very hard time working in the computerr until I bought this piece

I needed the product to work to power my computers, and both times it did not work, once with the original battery (which was well beyond the warranty period) and then with the replacement battery

APC is a good brand, I'm this would hold up next time if lighting strikes near again.

When the power goes out I have enough time to shut down the computers cleanly

Also handy if you are on-line filling in an order form, or making a travel reservation -- you get enough time to complete what your doing, then can power down your equipment

Saves my equipment here in South Florida where we have power flickers and outages all the time

It fits on one of the shelves under the corner desk and will provide sufficient time for the system to power down in case of a power failure

We've had several blackouts and power surges since I first bought this, and it has worked perfectly every time

This is the first time that I purchased this type of item for protecting my computer hardware and so far so good

I have it set up correctly, but every time there is a power glitch, my computer re-starts.

they give us just enough time to either turn them off or unplug so the on again off again power doesn't hurt them

And every time my computer would freak out.

Works great and last a long time.

The battery portion does work for 14 minutes, which is more than enough time to save your files and shut down your machine.

I have not had an interruption in my modem or router and have had ample time to shut down my computer...not to mention that the accompanying software will shutdown any open programs and then safely shut down the computer!

enough time to shut down safely.

It has worked flawlessly, every time, even when the power drops for just a few seconds

Important work documents, downloading whatever, and searching critical sites......timing can be devastating. protect yourself!

This UPS failed the first time I needed it resulting in all my attached devices being fried and completely useless

I love the fact that it plugs into the USB and the computer recognizes it as a battery and you can set the computer to shutdown automatically when the battery falls below whatever level you set it at (just in case you leave the computer running and are gone when a power-outage occurs).I have tested this several times and it works properly when power is removed.

so you decide if that's enough time for you to notice when your power goes out.

If the power does stay out for an extended period of time the ups will send a shutdown command to the computer to ensure enough time for it to properly close everything and shutdown.

I have had power outages several times and nothing plugged into this device has suffered.

Backup time is ample to ensure that you are able to safely shut down your equipment in a safe manner and protect your equipment.

I have the 550VA version which gives you enough time for your computer to shut down safely.

Plus who knows how many times was zapped during storms

Still lost power 4 times but not internet signal.

For those of you who do plenty of work on your computer, you know that surges happens at the worst times.

so I was thinking it was a great time to see if this product works for some strange reason the battery doesn't hold the

A great ups i use it for my saltwater tank incase of an emergency atleast ill know for about 30 mins after the power is out somethings will keep working