APC crossover cable - 2.1 m

Advantages: Good Quality
Disadvantages: Over Priced, USB Now Used

...to see the little screws on the cable end. On my old cable I had these tiny little screws and had to get a screw driver if I wanted to unplug the cable but with this model I only need to turn the end to release it. So if you have a printer which needs a cable like the APC why not spend the extra few pounds and buy this. It's very good quality and will never let you down. I couldn't have been happier with it. I'm not too big a fan of USB cables for printers... Bring back APC!... Read review

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Advantages: Performance, Problem Free, Great Reporting
Disadvantages: None as yet

...= Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.7 cm x 38 cm x 17.8 cm Weight: 9.1 kg Input Voltage: AC 230 V Output Voltage: AC 230 V Power Provided: 420 VA Output Connector(s): 4 x power IEC 320 EN 60320 C13 Battery: UPS battery - Lead Acid Average Run Time: 5.5 min at full load Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty 2 Years Plus… The UPS is still going strong, very few have problems, and a warranty checker is available at http://www.apc.com if you have any problems. The only thing that does seem to show up about the two-year mark is the battery. Many of the UPS’s we have need the battery changing in about year 2 to 3. Having said that, 2 to 3 years is not bad for battery life! I can cope with that. New batteries from APC can be on the expensive side (Around £35+VAT), but non-APC equivalents can be obtained easily and at a much better... Read review

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Advantages: Will save your PC & Equitment during power problems
Disadvantages: Not easy to connect

...Good device , we get alot of fluctuations in power which might not be noticeable on TVs and Video/DVD other than a hiss. On your PC the Desktop and equitment can freeze or crash. The UPS has Three Battery terminals and 1 surge terminal. Remmember You will need to change Power cables to Kettle leads both ways ( 3 point kettle male to female ), Two leads are suppliedwith APC UPS. I connected Desktop , Monitor & WDSL Decorder. Connect USB cable , other end to UPS rear , abit like a telephone plug.( cable supplied with APC UPS). Connect modem cable if you use one Load the PowerChute Person Edition software for XP. The software should power down PC & Monitor when power problems occur. Check power level indicator , this should tell you if you have overloaded the UPS. Power level is Half way, Cool. .... Read review

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