At 10:01 AM 4/21/1999 EDT, you wrote:
>In a message dated 4/20/99 11:09:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>[log in to unmask] writes:
>
><< Can a UPS and/or surge protector resolve this problem if I install a
> UPS and/or surge protector between the AC power outlet and my computer? >>
>
>I am unsure if a surge power strip would do the job, however the ups would
>work as it's primary job is to filter out line noises, surges and any other
>problem associated with power. the downside, it's not cheap. for my work
>station it cost me $149.99 but has been worth every penny
>philippe beaulieu

Philippe,

I agree, a UPS is not cheap (I've seen them as low as $100) and they are
worth it.  Whatever the cost, it is a lot cheaper than the potential time
wasted to fix software/hardware problems that could be caused by power
dying at an inopportune time.

At the very least users should have a surge suppressor.  I have seen many
people spend $2000+ for a system and then not protect it with a $60 surge
suppressor.

Jorge Ocasio

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