Any suggestions for a UPS for HDTV?

[okaydave]

Is anyone familiar with the APC UPS? I have a samsung DLP and HD-Tivo and I am interested in a UPS but I am not sure of which to get. APC has several on their refurb website: Link (http://buy.apc.com/commerce/storefronts/factoryoutlet/productList.aspx?storefrontcode=apcfo&countrycode=us&catalogname=apc_rfb_us&MSCSProfile=95385A1F52DEA1A229D5B37542054464441FB3 E0342A86FC3A279BDDD6E7C4E185FB8964BBDCB1D0A00CB94F 2274F9EC5DB4C2AD2FF171B4A6159654CEC0B1972535F3159B B7695A56EF165EEAC3516770F8D50B41DF42F3BEB42F86F02B 6F451ACB2EB36AEE6E406332B5E4099447920CEAA0AC303E03 AE6DC404B000C3D45549DDAEE2F7AB82B4)

Any suggestons?

Edited Link Scott.

[zelig2]

I have a Back-UPS XS 1500 on my computer here at home. It works great and can handle a good amount of power. What's your goal with this device? To keep watching TV during a power outage or something to protect your equipment during electrical surges? The XS 1500 should be able to handle your TV & Tivo, keeping them running for a few minutes during a blackout. The cost was about $200 from CompUSA. If you're looking for protection then look into a good line conditioner. I highly recommend PS Audio for power related items. They sell recepticles for your home that are hospital grade clean. If you get one of their devices you'll be able to see an improvement in video noise along with better protection on all your equipment.

[Scott]

I use the CNB900 VA UPS for my Panny, HD TiVo, and Denon, and it works great. I use a Back-UPS 1000 pro for my PC and an ES 500 for my Xbox 360 and Sub (believe me, the 360 needs it's own). APC makes great UPS'

[zelig2]

After reading reports that people's 360s crash with the red LEDs after being unplugged at the wrong time it makes me want to get one just for that. Actually I think I have a spare laying around that just might work if it can handle the power load required by the 360.

[TheDreamer]

I'm using a refurbished APC SmartUPS 1250VA to protect my Samsung DLP (and various other stuff, like SA8300HD DVR, Samsung SIR-T351, a couple ReplayTVs, etc.)

I got the UPS from RefurbUPS.com (http://www.refurbups.com).

The Dreamer.

[Smak Runner 2K]

I use an HT1000UPS model by Tripp Lite.

It's not as fully-featured as some "pro" models, but for $200 it does have a lifetime warranty and an LED voltage meter...as well as audible alarms and line conditioning, ect.

Good value if you're not looking to spend a big chunk of cash.

[phooka]

For AV use, you want to make sure to get a "true online", to be fully correct a "double conversion" UPS. This will act as an AC filter, along with providing backup power. I am a fan of the MGE Pulsar series. One should run $500-$800 based on capacity.

The standard $200 ups is a line interactive, or on the really cheap ones a "standby" ups.

[Smak Runner 2K]

I'm not much of an Internet Product Shill, but I take by the tone of your post that a $200 UPS is a pile of crap, and that is not the case:


SYSTEM OVERVIEW (HT1000UPS)

System overview: 1000VA line-interactive UPS with single-line tel/DSL and 2-line 2.2 GHz coaxial surge suppression, large LCD volt meter and UPS function indicators, plus UPS and surge-only outlets

Voltage compatibility: 120

Frequency compatibility: 60

OUTPUT

Output volt amp capacity (VA): 1000

Output watt capacity (watts): 500

Output nominal voltage: 120V

Output voltage regulation: BATTERY MODE: PWM sine wave 115V +/-5%

Output frequency regulation: LINE MODE: Passes line frequency of 60Hz +/-

10% BATTERY MODE: Inverter output regulated to 60Hz +/-0.5Hz

Outlet quantity / type: 8 NEMA 5-15R output receptacles (4 with UPS and surge suppression; 4 with surge suppression only)

INPUT

Maximum input amps: 12A

Input connection type: NEMA 5-15P

Input cord length: 6 ft./1.8m

Recommended electrical service: 120V 15A

BATTERY

Full load runtime: 3 min. (1000VA/500W)

Half load runtime: 11 min. (500VA/250W)

DC system voltage: 12VDC

Typical battery lifespan: 4-6 years (depending on usage)

Battery recharge rate: 2-8 hours to 90%

VOLTAGE REGULATION

Voltage regulation description: Line-interactive voltage regulation corrects brownouts as low as 89V back to usable values

Direct pass through: Voltages of 105V and greater are passed through to connected equipment unchanged

Brownout correction: Input voltages between 89V and 104V are boosted by 14%

LEDS ALARMS & SWITCHES

Front panel LEDs: Front panel LCD screen with blue backlight offers continuous input line voltage data, plus UPS status information on line power status, battery power status, battery charge level and voltage regulation operation

Alarms: Audible alarm with 15-second delay sounds to indicate loss of utility power. Alarm can be silenced by pressing front panel alarm cancel button. Once silenced, alarm will re-sound when approximately 2 min. runtime remain.

Switches: Includes 2 front panel switches—one main on/off power switch and one dual function alarm cancel/self test button

SURGE / NOISE SUPPRESSION

AC surge suppression: 480 joules

AC suppression response time: Instantaneous

Dataline suppression: 2 sets of coax jacks for cable/satellite/antenna line protection; single-line tel/DSL surge suppression with RJ-style phone connectors (center 2 wires protected, 260V clamping); 1 phone and 2 coax cables included

EMI / RFI AC noise suppression: Yes

PHYSICAL

Shipping weight (lbs): 15.6

Shipping weight (kg): 7.1

Unit weight (lbs): 14.6

Unit weight (kg): 6.6

Unit Dimensions (HWD/in): Tower format: 12 x 3.5 x 6.5; Rackmount Shelf format: 3.5 x 12 x 6.5

Unit Dimensions (HWD/cm): Tower format: 30.5 x 8.9 x 16.5; Rackmount

Shelf format 8.9 x 30.5 x 16.5

Shipping Dimensions (HWD/in): 5.5 x 14.5 x 10

Shipping Dimensions (HWD/cm): 14 x 36.8 x 24.4

Material of construction: ABS

Form factors supported: Upright Tower or Rackmount Shelf format (LCD panel is adjustable for either position); Rackmount format requires optional shelf, available separately

Cooling method: Convection

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: +32 to +104 degrees Fahrenheit / 0 to +40 degrees Celsius

Storage Temperature: +5 to +122 degrees Fahrenheit / -15 to +50 degrees Celsius

Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing

COMMUNICATIONS

Network monitoring port: Single built-in USB port supports on battery, low battery and power restored messaging. Interface supports timed inverter shutoff after unattended shutdown. Compatible with Tripp Lite's PowerAlert and Watchdog service software

Software and cabling included: PowerAlert Software available for free download at www.tripplite.com; user-supplied USB cable required

WatchDog compatibility: Yes, compatible with Tripp Lite's Watchdog system service to restore operation to locked equipment through soft reboot of application / OS or hard power off/on reboot of connected equipment — ideal for unattended kiosk applications

LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER

Transfer time from line power to battery mode: 2-4 milliseconds

Low voltage transfer to battery power: Switches to battery power as line voltage decreases to 89V or lower; switches back to AC mode as line voltage increases to 94V or higher

High voltage transfer to battery power: Switches to battery mode as line voltage increases to 139V or higher; switches back to AC mode as line voltage decreases to 135V or lower

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications: UL1778 (TUV), cUL (TUV), FCC Class B, FCC part 68 (US & Canada)

WARRANTY

Product warranty: 2-year product warranty
Connected equipment insurance (USA and Canada Only): $100,000 connected equipment insurance (USA and Canada only)

SPECIAL FEATURES

Cold Start: Yes, inverter can be cold started to enable temporary AC output during a power failure
Appearance: Attractive black color scheme

Now, I'm sure the $800 UPS has better stats, but I fail to see how something in this price range is not adaquate for the average consumer. Maybe I'm just ignorant to how and what stats are important to a UPS system...and if that's the case, I'd like someone to point out where this UPS is improperly protecting my Home Theater.