Customer reviews from apc.com
APC - Be550g Back-ups 8-outlet 550va Battery Back-up And Surge Protector - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(190 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 190 reviews
5 Stars
154
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Star
8
93%of customers recommend this product.
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173 out of
186)
Customer Reviews for APC - Be550g Back-ups 8-outlet 550va Battery Back-up And Surge Protector - Black
Customer Rating
5
Replacement APC
on April 5, 2010
Posted by: asleuth
from Houston, Texas
This is my third APC and it works as well if not better than the original one. I replaced the first one because it was not large enough, and replaced the second one because it wore out from old age. Once the second one stopped working properly after years of dependable use the only logical thing to do was replace it with a newer version.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
5
GREAT Product - Last one went 5 Yrs!
on April 23, 2010
Posted by: Sactomags
Lasted through the hurricanes in '04, to save our computer so we were almost always in touch. Sporadic power outages through the years and this thing just kept on. Great product, and am a repeat customer! Easy to install, and then just forget about it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
5
feeling secure
on April 26, 2010
Posted by: flowerpower
from Oregon
We have used APC UPS units on all of our office computer systems for as long as we have been in business - 10 years. The units have always performed flawlessly, giving us a great sense of security. The information options they offer are very useful and the overall installation is very clear & straightforward. The product information and ordering online is easy to find, understand & use; shipping is prompt & the prices are reasonable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
3
install CD no good
on April 27, 2010
Posted by: old pro
The installation CD did not work, looked like it was in a loop, not responding, task manager could not "end program". Finally downloaded software, hope it works.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from apc.comBy Jane Morgan - APC by Schneider Electric, Product Management, August 25, 2010
Sorry to hear that the PowerChute Personal Edition installation was challenging.
Hope the download worked well. If not, please do let us know.
The latest version of PowerChute Personal Edition is available for download here -> http://bit.ly/APCdownloads
Hope the download worked well. If not, please do let us know.
The latest version of PowerChute Personal Edition is available for download here -> http://bit.ly/APCdownloads
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Trade-in Replacememt
on May 14, 2010
Posted by: Lee
from Longview, TX
The new unit was dleivered as promised by APC. It provides one more connection for both back-up and surge protection than my four year old unit. It was a good upgrade for a very good price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on May 22, 2010
Posted by: teknoboy174
from Tucson, az
It's saved me on 3 occasions already 2 minor fluctuations and 1 blackout. on the 2 minor ones it switched and switched right back without taking any of the bettery power and on the blackout i wasn't here, but it shut down my system for me after 2 minutes which is what i have it set for. according to my neighbors it lasted 4 hours and my lamp stayed on the whole time which throughly confused them because of the whole rest of the 1 suare mile being dark.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
5
APC ES
on May 23, 2010
Posted by: Richard
from Wappingers Falls, NY
Product was easy to setup and was up and running in a few minutes. I am using it with my NAS which monitors the backup unit. Even with a PC and monitor connected, as well as the NAS, it has over 34 minutes of battery life. This is my 4th APC unit and all are still being used, the oldest one, over 5 years old, is being used for my audio equipment. Great products.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting apc.com
Customer Rating
5
Works fine, lasts long tme
on May 29, 2010
Posted by: Tony
from Michigan
Bought BE550G for home theater PC; have 5 now. Easy to install. If you have Windows 7 make sure you use Powerchute version 2.2 It is not on CD, and currently doesn't show up in software for BE550G. You have to go to software update list for Powerchute Personal Edition. Before BE550G, had BE550R on other PC's and they worked great for both power glitches and several full power outages.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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