Customer Reviews for APC - Be550g Back-ups 8-outlet 550va Battery Back-up And Surge Protector - Black
Customer Rating
5
APC Backups 550
on July 7, 2013
Posted by: wire1ready
from Leesburg, FL
Had previous APC Backups (APC-350) and the quality and service received was excellent. Now this new unit will assure my equipment a longer life, thanks
I am plagued with power outages indiscriminately and the APC-UPS keeps my computer on and all my data secure and safe when the power goes out so it can reconnect to AC within 5 minutes or gracefully shut down the machine. I own two units and have two computers on them at all times.
As other reviews have stated, the plugs are grouped too close together. APC's batteries do not seem to last as long as they used to. I have used APC backups for 20+ years, but this may be my last. I will be doing more research before the next purchase.
The BE550 has only 1 wide plug for surg and battery. Design problem because routers, DSL modem and others all have wide plug adapters. Product does not address current network equipment design.
We use this product to protect our computers and my wife's medical equipment. It has not failed us and allows us to take appropriate measures when a power failure comes. It is most reassuring to have this in place, and we cannot imagine being without it.
I was looking for a reliable UPS that would protect my computer, server and telephone system at a reasonable price. The Back-UPS 550 filled the bill perfectly. I gave it a few tests to make certain and I can say that it outperforms other UPS systems to the nth degree.
A better product which replaced my '500 UPS-Pro' and has a much better design ( access to outlets much easier). And as APC picked up the Tab for sending the Old unit in for disposal, is taking much less space!