APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA (BR1500) UPS System

Pros: Easy setup/install, Excellent single-user software, Capable of soft landing 865 Watts of gear, SILENT...

Cons: Only 1 computer will be shut down, No cable surge protection, Expensive replacement batteries...

The Bottom Line: Power users with multiple computers/monitors will like its 865 Watts of power...even if it only shuts down 1 computer with elegance. It's quiet, reliable and works as promised.

Review: The APC Back-UPS RS-1500VA (BR1500) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)is a power user's dream -- almost.

It seems there isn't a single UPS unit anywhere you can find that has all of the features you want. This unit is aimed at business...

Pros: large wattage capacity, software monitoring/config, brownout/overvoltage protection, sine output, bigger battery attachable

Cons: No network shutdown. Low battery time when fully loaded. Small log file wraps.

The Bottom Line: Great for a single user/system, but lacks network shutdown ability.

Review: 1500VA of protected power at this price is phenomenal, especially when its APC quality. In addition to protecting AC powered equipment, this UPS also has surge suppression for phone/DSL lines and for your ethernet LAN. Not only will it protect...

Pros: cheap, lots of power

Cons: not very manageable or compatible with APC software (Biz edition)

The Bottom Line: good if you need basic power backup. if you want to be NOTIFIED during the night or while away that power is off you might look elsewhere.

Review: decent ups. we got a slew of them plus the add on battery pack to run a small server rack (4 servers 3 routers, 1 powered/voip) cuz it was more cost effective (longer run time per dollar by about thrice) than getting a rack mount for the same...

Pros: Price, Capacity, Footprint, Appearance, Outlets

Cons: Poor power quality

The Bottom Line: Do not buy the RS1500 (BR1500) for use with sensitive equipment.

Review: I bought the RS1500 (BR1500) because I had an older APC Backup-UPS Pro 1400 that worked great and the RS1500 appeared to be a good combination of price and capacity. And the RS1500 appeared to work well until I installed an application that used...

Pros: High backup time, quality power filtering, data line protection, phone line protection

Cons: Poorly written software (Bulkware/Buggy)

Review: I first bought one of these a few months back when the hurricanes were coming through FL. I am sure glade I did, as the power went out numerous times. Any techi knows that power related issues are the number one cause of computer hardware failure...

Pros: Price Wattage Capacity

Cons: Shuts off by itself No Support

Review: I have owned APCC UPSes for many years and this is the first model that has been a lemon. I bought it through the APCC Trade-ups program because the RS 1000 was such a nice performer. The first RS1500 they sent me had a loud crackling noise coming...