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I'm using this UPS to provide backup power to the following: "Cable Gateway" (computer modem/IP phone) network router primary desktop computer 1 display/monitor cordless phone base unit. When the UPS is in standby (on AC power) mode the Power Panel software shows the "battery capacity" @ 100% and the "remaining battery runtime" to be 37 minutes at the load level created by the equipment listed above. I've been present for two power outages since installing the UPS. Here are my observations: The first outage was just a 2-3 second dip and when I opened the (previously downloaded/installed) Power Panel software the power had already returned. The software indicated that the "battery capacity" was 91% and the "remaining battery runtime" was 31 minutes. The 2nd outage lasted about 4 to 5 minutes. This time I opened the Power Panel software while the power was out and was observing the "current status" screen when the power came back on. When the power was restored the software indicated that the "battery capacity" was 73% and the "remaining battery runtime" was 21 minutes. These readings indicate that the battery discharges faster than one would expect based on the information shown when the UPS is "fully charged " and receiving AC power. While based on a VERY small information sample, I think the "remaining battery runtime" figures are probably skewed to the "charitable" side and one should not expect to keep on working for very long if the power goes out but rather should save their work and shut things down in an orderly fashion. Additionally the software is designed to automatically do a controlled shut down of the computer where the Power Panel software is installed either: a ... after 5 minutes of no AC (to preserve the backup battery for subsequent outages). or b ... when the battery is 5 minutes from depletion (to keep the protected equipment working as long as possible). In summary, I'm pleased with my purchase and here's why: Typically, in my neighborhood, power outages are more like the first one I described above ... just seconds long, rather than minutes or hours. With the most recent equipment upgrade, Comcast (my internet provider) no longer provides a backup battery for the Cable Gateway unit. As a result, whenever there was even the smallest flicker in the AC the modem/phone/desktop/router would crash and reboot (a rather time consuming evolution). Installing the UPS made more sense to me than buying a $40.00 backup battery for the rented Gateway equipment. Now, instead of the modem and router and desktop and phone crashing when the AC hiccups, things just "keep on keeping on" ... a very good thing in my opinion. And, it was on sale as well. So, this purchase gets a smile from me along with a 4 or 5 star rating.

Been waiting for a storm to submit a review. This unit maintained my internet connection during a Tornado Warning and subsequent power outage. I love it!

Got here in 2 days. Put it in and it is working well so far. Got 7 years of continuous use of the one it replaced. Hope to get at least this long with these new batteries. Came in at 85% charged. After plugged for an hour it went to 100%. So, no issues.

I too love the spacing between outlets. The power cable is very thick and bulky as it should be. I also appreciate that they took the small effort to give you a phone cord so that you may use the phone jack protection without having to buy another phone cord.

APC is a long standing great name in UPS devices. They work very well and give you time to properly shut down computers and other electronic equipment.

- Great packaging, fast delivery.

Solid Construction Movable long main plug (with right angle) Status Lights that mean something!

Can handle demanding load Easy setup Good customer support Easy tracking of power usage

Lots of plus that are spaced apart for large brick adapters. It's currently powering my entire home theater setup; 50" DLP TV, subwoofer, receiver, digital cable box, DVD player, CD player, and XBox 360 with no problems.

I have the older APC SMC1500 and it has improvements. I like that this has more time when power is shut off. The APC SMT1500 C can handle heavier loads and the menu status screen is better even though it still has the same size screen.

Very well built. Sturdy steal construction.

- Compact - Lightweight - Not expensive. I bought mine on sale at Newegg.ca for $49.99CDN. - I bought one of these to put on a narrow shelf in the laundry room to provide UPS to network switches. It's worked out great as I now have UPS coverage for the entire household's network backbone (all main switches are protected by UPSes).