Do you use a Surge Protector for your PC?

[BR7]

thanx copyless. yeah i'm going to talk to other people too, make some calls and get more opinions. i'll explore everything

@chewy. not really. you can save the set-up settings though. if the power goes out, the file is cut off where it was processing. if it's in the middle i can do 2 things:

1) continue from the cutt off point by navigating to the frame manually

or

2) bitch and moan and start all over.

i always do #2. much better job. luckily this has happened only once.

A good place to start looking would be here

[LT. Columbo]

ty BR7

[Kabuchan]

I use a battery backup.

In Florida you not only get the thunderstorms but the brown outs because everyone has their AC cranked. I paid a lot, but when I'm working and on the phone with a customer, my PC won't turn off. If the power stays off I can have the customer call me back.

[copyless]

I like the CPS650SL for $38.00. All 6 plugs will be protected and 3 of them will have battery back up. It should supply a 19" monitor and a 3Ghz machine for around 15 minutes or so.

[Kabuchan]

I have 2 PCs running off the battery backup. There are so many power cords that I have another surge protector running off it. Although I have a KVM cable, I still have two sets of speakers and the phone plugged in as well. Will this decrease the backup's protection?

[copyless]

No, but it can shorten the life of the UPS, especially if everything is on a lot.

[LT. Columbo]

just want to take moment and thank everyone who participated in the poll.

a special shout-out to UncasMS, cynthia & chewy who's opinions and talents i admire and respect more than words can say

Sincerely

the LT.

[Kabuchan]

No, but it can shorten the life of the UPS, especially if everything is on a lot.

Thanks copyless,

knew it had to have some effect but wasn't sure how it would show.