HOT!!!! Factory Direct: 2200VA UPS System (NEW) - $69.99

[twopointfivebar]

Not sure about the brand, but hey, it's rated 2200VA. Brand is Power Sentry, and coupon states brand new.

CLICK on the picture to bring you to the link. MODS, feel free to modify the link.

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=PS0101

http://i39.tinypic.com/2d1322a.jpg (http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/combo_spec.php?pcode=FC3874&id=298)

[cheaper_than_cheap]

$47.50 shipping to BC... still seems like a good price if you need such a high capacity unit.

[DragonZealot]

More info here (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842106116).

Note wattage is only 1320W, and battery condition is a concern.

[willy]

Sounds too cheap ... Something is not right ...

"New" but only 30-day warranty .... Hmmmm ....

[Papa Smurf]

Exploded in a shower of sparks

white Reviewed By: Paul on 1/5/2009
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Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Worked for a while. No computers were harmed when it exploded.
Cons: This UPS blew up unexpectedly with a bang and shower of sparks. Since then I have been afraid to touch it. This is a low-quality product that may burn your house down.

[erad99]

Exploded in a shower of sparks

white Reviewed By: Paul on 1/5/2009
Rating + 1Rating + 1Rating + 1Rating + 1Rating + 1
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Worked for a while. No computers were harmed when it exploded.
Cons: This UPS blew up unexpectedly with a bang and shower of sparks. Since then I have been afraid to touch it. This is a low-quality product that may burn your house down.

You neglected to point out the 12 glowing reviews and the remaining others who rated it good to average.

I'm sure the guy whose UPS exploded is not really cowering in a corner of his basement afraid to touch it..I'm sure he has unplugged it and resolved whatever issue he had with the manufacturer or retailer. If not, well then I wish him the best of luck in life..in his burnt down home full of defective products he stubbornly accepted as a loss without returning under warranty.

Looks like a good deal to me in comparison to the APC models at 10X the price for slightly superior specs.. I'm researching it further.

found this (http://www.powercom-usa.com/ProductDetail.asp?ID=20) direct link to site. I believe this is the same unit as per specs and 2nd posters link.

[MtX]

Factory Direct.....U P S...something's not right here :lol:

[actng]

You neglected to point out the 12 glowing reviews and the remaining others who rated it good to average.

I'm sure the guy whose UPS exploded is not really cowering in a corner of his basement afraid to touch it..I'm sure he has unplugged it and resolved whatever issue he had with the manufacturer or retailer. If not, well then I wish him the best of luck in life..in his burnt down home full of defective products he stubbornly accepted as a loss without returning under warranty.

Looks like a good deal to me in comparison to the APC models at 10X the price for slightly superior specs.. I'm researching it further.

found this (http://www.powercom-usa.com/ProductDetail.asp?ID=20) direct link to site. I believe this is the same unit as per specs and 2nd posters link.


i think you should go buy this product since you think it's such a great deal and let us know how the warranty from the manufacturer rebuilds your burnt down house.

[ph00p]

Exploded in a shower of sparks

white Reviewed By: Paul on 1/5/2009
Rating + 1Rating + 1Rating + 1Rating + 1Rating + 1
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Worked for a while. No computers were harmed when it exploded.
Cons: This UPS blew up unexpectedly with a bang and shower of sparks. Since then I have been afraid to touch it. This is a low-quality product that may burn your house down.

Man people will ALWAYS ***** about something sounds like the user inadvertently activated the "4th of July" mode on the UPS, people should learn to appreciate the little things these companies do.

Seriously though if it did blow up I hope he got TONS of money for it.

[lincoln]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f292/yvonavry/Fire_animated.gif

If it doesn't burn u first.

When was the last time we had a blackout?

[jerryhung]

Here's the direct link to the item online just so people don't have to click multiple times from the coupon

$99 too, but you can check STORE STOCK
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=PS0101

[MafiaHitman]

If it sounds to good to be true, then it probably is.

[erad99]

i think you should go buy this product since you think it's such a great deal and let us know how the warranty from the manufacturer rebuilds your burnt down house.

No need to be snooty. Unless you are this guy who shorted his batteries.

As for my house, I have insurance for that..

[Matrixvibe]

What can this thing power?...and don't say fire...lol

[lincoln]

What can this thing power?...and don't say fire...lol

Supposedly up to 1300watts or something. I'd expect around a 8 - 10min life at 1300w and if you're powering something like a computer and monitor you'd probably get close to 25 min.

Something to consider though:
A) When was the last time we had a power outtage
B) If you have this continually plugged in, the cells will wear out quickly and their charge may be reduced significantly. If the power goes out 1 year from now, the cells in this kit may no longer be capable of holding a significant charge.

Don't get me wrong. I can definetly understand why owning one of these would be important in order to properly shut down equipment but realistically, for the average computer user its a waste because either the kit will die before its needed to be used or it was never necessary in the first place.

Just my 2 cents.

[Grimspoon]

I live in Windsor, Ont and we have power outtages quite regularly, especially during the summer when there's a significantly increased drain on the power grid.

The power drops several times a year at leas tin my neighborhood, a UPS for your computer is indispensable. Protection from power draws and power surges doesn't seem like a waste when you've lost both data and hardware due to power spikes and or failures!

[klayman]

As far as the battery life, I would think you are right for a UPS at this price point... With a good UPS the cells are set on a trickle charge once they are at capacity, and should last several years before their runtime reduces noticeably. The abuse on the cells actually comes from the UPS doing it's job, frequent cycling to battery power will reduce the cell life.

I've used several APC units in my server rooms, and I think the shortest battery life I've had was around 3 years and the longest was 6.

Supposedly up to 1300watts or something. I'd expect around a 8 - 10min life at 1300w and if you're powering something like a computer and monitor you'd probably get close to 25 min.

Something to consider though:
A) When was the last time we had a power outtage
B) If you have this continually plugged in, the cells will wear out quickly and their charge may be reduced significantly. If the power goes out 1 year from now, the cells in this kit may no longer be capable of holding a significant charge.

Don't get me wrong. I can definetly understand why owning one of these would be important in order to properly shut down equipment but realistically, for the average computer user its a waste because either the kit will die before its needed to be used or it was never necessary in the first place.

Just my 2 cents.

[twopointfivebar]

This is why my UPS is very important to me:

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[myleftnut]

This is why my UPS is very important to me:

http://i44.tinypic.com/2moxkwg.jpg

+1

My UPS has saved a lot of unexpected power interruptions from causing data loss, especially in the summer when power is in high usage with all the ACs and all. But if you think your wiring and power output is steady enough in your building then save your money for something else, but from what I've seen in most places, that's not the case.

[twopointfivebar]

+1

My UPS has saved a lot of unexpected power interruptions from causing data loss, especially in the summer when power is in high usage with all the ACs and all. But if you think your wiring and power output is steady enough in your building then save your money for something else, but from what I've seen in most places, that's not the case.

Very true. But UPS's these days are so much more affordable then before. I have one just dedicated for my DSL modem, Router, VoIP Gateway, and my Cordless phone base. Cost me only $50 for a 550VA. Now-a-days, you can easily find a 750VA for around the same price.

If you really think about it, it's only around $20+/- more than a really good surge protector.

[HKPolice]

Did anyone actually buy this? Please post a review if you did!

[careh]

I had a UPS 'blow up' when I was standing beside it. It sounded like a rifle shot. Scared the Cra_ out of me. :eek:

I don't remember the brand but it was a high end expensive unit for a Unisys mini-computer (remember those?).

Like anything else - UPS can occasionally fail no matter what brand. They are still of good value to cover the rest of the time when they protect againt surges and momentary power drops - like during an icestorm or thunderstorm.

[ZUnit]

I'd wonder about how much power this thing draws. It's likely overkill for a single PC and you're just wasting electricity. Newer UPS units have made improvments on idle power consumption, you'd be better off taking that money and getting a 500-750va unit if you dont need at that power.

[BartBandy]

The last UPS I got from Tiger Direct stopped working after 1 year. I now buy nothing but APC units - I've used dozens of them, and you only need to replace the battery every few years. Other than that, they've been bulletproof through every power problem I've seen.

[myapple]

I got a belkin UPS last year. it was either a 750VA or 950VA...whatever that was on sale at dell. After using it for about a week, I returned it because it made this annoying buzzing noise and gave off a foul smell.

Instead I opted to pay slightly more for an APC and I am completely satisfied. No weird buzzing noises and no bad smell. APC = quality

[nornet]

You can't get a decent replacement battery for less than $100 for something that size. This UPS is either junk, has inflated specs or both.

[appleb]

How do I know how many watts I really need?

In my case, this is what I would have plugged into a UPS for my living room:

Playstation 3 - 200 watts
TV (Sony KDL40XBR2)- 227 watts
Speakers (Definitive STS with subs + surrounds) - 300 watts
Receiver (Denon 889) - 700 watts (?)

Obviously I don't have the receiver running anywhere close to peak 700 watts. How many watts in a UPS should I be looking for?

[ZUnit]

What are you trying to achieve? carry that load through a slight power blip would be my guess. Speakers dont count, it's only what's drawing power, such as the amp and powered sub.

[appleb]

What are you trying to achieve? carry that load through a slight power blip would be my guess. Speakers dont count, it's only what's drawing power, such as the amp and powered sub.

I just want a few minutes of run time so I can turn everything off properly.

[Jon Lai]

How do I know how many watts I really need?

In my case, this is what I would have plugged into a UPS for my living room:

Playstation 3 - 200 watts
TV (Sony KDL40XBR2)- 227 watts
Speakers (Definitive STS with subs + surrounds) - 300 watts
Receiver (Denon 889) - 700 watts (?)

Obviously I don't have the receiver running anywhere close to peak 700 watts. How many watts in a UPS should I be looking for?

I would never, ever plug in a Receiver to a UPS. That's just asking for killing the UPS - consumer models at least. These batteries aren't made to provide this much wattage during a power failure. It might have enough juice to last a few minutes but it'll go out just from the tremendous stress it gets when all of a sudden the power goes out.

[darkdude]

I would never, ever plug in a Receiver to a UPS. That's just asking for killing the UPS - consumer models at least. These batteries aren't made to provide this much wattage during a power failure. It might have enough juice to last a few minutes but it'll go out just from the tremendous stress it gets when all of a sudden the power goes out.

+1 Agreed Completely. Another thing that I wouldn't plug in at all are laser printers.

[lindyb]

My roommate bought it and has had an interesting adventure so far. It doesn't seem to hold and maintain it's charge. It went dead while plugged into the wall and his computer (which was plugged into the UPS) consequently shut off. We didn't lose power, but the UPS died. It is also VERY noisy so I wouldn't buy it unless it is nowhere near where you sleep.

[Zen_Seeker]

This seems to be a hit and miss deal.

Picked one up last night, tested it a few times. Came charged and ran my home server for about 10 minutes before I plugged the power back in. I'll be testing more over the next week but so far it's quiet...bit of fan noise...and it's in my bedroom.

Box was sealed and new and seems to be from Philips. No damage to anything including the box. $79 out the door.

Need a cable to monitor the UPS but so far so good.