I tried the site you mentioned and it answered all my questions on UPS
capacity. With future expansion in mind, I will go for a 1000 va unit.

Orf

>>As the main purpose of the UPS is to prevent loss of data when I am
>>creating it manually, should I connect the monitor to the UPS? Any
>>thoughts would be appreciated. I do not need to work through a blackout.
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>>Orf Bartrop
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>You need to look at the specs on any backup UPS to see what the unit will
>supply in watts. One of the biggest draws on it will be the monitor and depending
>on the size, it will effect the amount of time you have to safely close
>programs and shut the computer off. APC has a website that will recommend a size
>backup for your needs, plus it will accept trade-ins toward the purchase of a
>new unit.
>Go to http://sizing.apc.com
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>Personally I have had positive experiences with APC surge protector/battery
>back-ups.
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>Chris Ryan
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