APC BACK-UPS PRO USB 500VA, 99.99 + Free Shipping.

[CaseyAZ]

I got this link from a newsletter that APC sends me. Regular price on this site is $179.99 and it's currently on sale for $99.99 (limit 5 per person, according to newsletter). I did a search on Price Watch "BP500UC" and the lowest I could find there was $122.00 and $10.98 for shipping. PriceGrabber came up with $117.50 and $15.18 for shipping (AZ).

LINK They also have a link to other APC products they sell and it looks like they have been discounted too, but I haven't checked any of the pricing sites on those.

Here is the unit on APC's website, with more views and specs.

APC WEBSITE

Hope this turns out to be good deal.

 

[mdplayer00]

I hope the USB connection is worth it. Cuz I got a older model with the same 500VA battery for $50.

 

[jasonroehm]

Bump for what looks like a pretty sweet deal. I'm going to jump on this one.

 

[rimshaker]

Well, doesn't look as good of a deal considering the 1100VA Pro model sold at $149 a few weeks ago. Price matched with CompUSA's $50 rebate, you could've had the 1100VA for $100 plus shipping/tax.

 

[IshmaelLeaver]

But was the 1100VA a USB model? This is the first time I recall seeing a decent deal on a USB UPC.

 

[Souka]

is being USB really that important?

I get all the info I need via serial.

And yes, I have USB also....

 

[rimshaker]

<< But was the 1100VA a USB model? This is the first time I recall seeing a decent deal on a USB UPC. >>



It's a serial port on the 1100VA. Care to explain any major differences between that and a USB model? Remember, the most important features are the AVR (automatic voltage regulation) and the huge 1100VA rating. I could care less about hooking it up via windows just to see a few bar graphs.

 

[chuck2002]

Connection allows testing and status info and the capability of shutting down your operating system gracefully in the event of a power loss. This is mindless stuff, so the connection speed and medium isn't an issue. I would rather have a UPS that is serial for the simple fact that when/if I ever want to get rid of it, it will communicate with just about any operating system. NT for example doesn't see USB natively.

 

[IshmaelLeaver]

is being USB really that important?

No I guess, not. Us early adopters of cutting edge technology like USB should really keep our mouths shut. The sooner we stop buying old technology, the sooner we'll see it go away.

 

[CaseyAZ]

I was just passing the info on, looked like a good deal to me. I currently use a Smart-UPS 1000 (SU1000NET), and don't have the serial connection hooked up because it kept going into battery mode for no reason. If I unplug the serial cable it comes right out of battery mode. I think it has something to do with XP's UPS software. I also have 30 or so more of these units in storage, so I won't be buying another UPS for a while. Also price matching isn't for everyone, some places won't do price matching with on-line retailers only ones that have stores locally. Some people don't have a AMEX blue either. Also I just checked that deal and MicroCenter doesn't even carry that 1100va unit anymore, the page comes up blank. CompUSA has the BP1100 for $299.99 now with no rebates, you could always wait for another deal on that again and you could also wait for ram prices to drop too. CompUSA also has the same unit BP500 for $149.99, but it's clear. I admit the deal on the 1100VA was better, but it's gone.

 

[cardinal2k]

Dont forget about APC's trade ups program which allows you to trade in any old UPS regardless of the company for a new APC UPS at a lower price. BF500u's go for 74 dollars and come direct from APC. Click here for more info on it. Got this link from a rep on the phone when trying to upgrade my 500VA Units. So hit those local garage sales and pick up a dead unit and trade it up.

Cardinal

 

[Fiveohhh]

Try using windows update, they have an update that fixes a problem with serial ups's, not sure though exactly what it fixes, just see it when i run it




<< I was just passing the info on, looked like a good deal to me. I currently use a Smart-UPS 1000 (SU1000NET), and don't have the serial connection hooked up because it kept going into battery mode for no reason. If I unplug the serial cable it comes right out of battery mode. I think it has something to do with XP's UPS software. I also have 30 or so more of these units in storage, so I won't be buying another UPS for a while. Also price matching isn't for everyone, some places won't do price matching with on-line retailers only ones that have stores locally. Some people don't have a AMEX blue either. Also I just checked that deal and MicroCenter doesn't even carry that 1100va unit anymore, the page comes up blank. CompUSA has the BP1100 for $299.99 now with no rebates, you could always wait for another deal on that again and you could also wait for ram prices to drop too. CompUSA also has the same unit BP500 for $149.99, but it's clear. I admit the deal on the 1100VA was better, but it's gone. >>

 

[BuckleDownBen]

If you use this with a powered USB hub, then you'd have to have the USB hub plugged into the UPS, right?

 

[cardinal2k]

Yes you would ...

 

[pcmax]

Samsclub.com has the BF500U for 69.95 plus 6.50 shipping. Granted it's less available to the general masses.