APC Back-UPS XS 1300 VA Tower UPS - 1300VA/780W - 4.2 Minute Full Load - 5 x NEMA 5-15R - Battery Backup System, 5 x NEMA 5-15R - Surge-protected
Customer Rating
4
Works as advertized
on January 24, 2010
Posted by: TeeJay410
from Balto, MD
I'm running an Alienware system with a 1000 watt power supply, an external USB hard drive (in addition to the other 2 drives in the system) and a 26" LCD monitor. The information stated that a gaming system (which I consider this to be) should last about 20 minutes on battery. Instead, I'm closer to 11 minutes, which they advertise is applicable to an X-Box or a 40-some inch TV. Still, it works and gives my system enough time to shut down in a power failure. I also like the LCD display on the front that gives me the status on the incoming power, the battery life and the relative load on the UPS.
What's great about it: Like the number of battery outlets available and LCD status screen
What's not so great: Doesn't last quite as long as I had hoped