I would recommend this product to anyone who is the audio/video industry. Its an equipment lifesaver!!! As we all know, life happens, so therefore be prepared for it!
I run a home business network located in the mountains of Puerto Rico including, among other computers, two Apple multi-core Mac Pros. We have regular power outages and lightning strikes nearby, but I cannot afford to lose work in progress. I tried several other UPSs including earlier Tripp models and have had multiple failures over time. When I installed the new network, I bought two of these units, one for each Apple. They have worked perfectly. For three years+, every feature has been tested repeatedly and worked, including the automatic shutdown, over-voltage and overload protection. I particularly like the ability to change the display orientation and intensity. That allows me flexibility in placement of the unit. What more can I say. This is the first and only UPS I've tried that hasn't failed. Thank you Tripp! I look forward to more years of service.
I've used Tripp-Lite for years, from some of their floor blocks to battery backup units like this one. It is easy to use, display is bright enough without lighting up the room at night, and I've had it catch more than a few brown-outs. With the power grid getting more 'iffy' by the year, you really need to have something like this to protect your equipment. Price of this unit is just right for what you get. Company has always been cool to work with.
I brought 2 of these UPS. One for my music equipment (VCR, LCD TV, Reciever, Ect.) and the other for my desktop computer. They have been working excellent and I rely on them since I get a lot of power outages in my area. Features likes the alams y voltage display are for me the best features.
We have been using the SMART1000LCD on a small server for almost two years now. On the occasion that the power goes out, the UPS immediately kicked in and we didn't have any downtime. If the power continued to be out, it was great to have the ability to take the computer through a 'graceful' shut down. I would highly recommend this product and also really like the LCD feature that constantly shows the voltage being supplied to the unit. That's also a great feature! We love this little UPS!
It was cheap and worked as advertised. Typically when I buy a UPS, I expect to use it for years past the warranty expiration. Even a 5-year-old UPS is usually good for brownout protection. This one died less than 3 months after the warranty expired. It won't even power on anymore. From now on, I'm spending the extra $50 on their competitor that will last twice as long.