Backups - APC questions

[Bruck]

I am trying to decide which is "better" I know that one is almost twice the price of the other, but the specs say that there is only a 10W difference, one is 200 one is 210. I am actually NOT using these for a pc, but a Replaytv unit and my cable box and TV. However I am trying to make sense of the specs. The recharge time is significatly different 6.6hrs vs 18hrs does that mean how long it shoudl last after power goes out? I'll post links to the specs.



http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=412030

vs

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=290573


Thanks. I'm just trying to justify buying the more expensive one.

 

[n0cmonkey]

I think recharge time usually refers to the time it takes to recharge, not how long it will last on battery power.

 

[beatle]

I give up. I'd say they're identical enough for your needs that I'd go with the cheaper one.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Check the APC site for differences between the CS and ES models. I think the more expensive one is kind of like a pro model. But you could get 2 of the cheaper ones and it would only be a bit more expensive than the more expensive model.

Not that you'll get much time with these anyways. 😛

 

[John]

This is a better alternative and carries a full no-hassle 3 yr warranty

I've been using them for years and they are a top notch UPS.

 

[Bruck]

Not much time? I heard someone who got 6hrs from a 350 running a replaytv and cable box.

 

[n0cmonkey]

I figure the tv would eat up a bunch of the battery. I've never tested it though.