Selecting a Battery Backup for Your Mac

February 27th, 2007 at 2:00 PM - Tips by Jeff Gamet

Reliable power for your Mac isnit just a nice idea, itis a necessity. Power spikes and outages can hurt your beloved Mac - potentially damaging your computer and causing data loss from your hard drive. Iive talked about the importance of battery backups before, and now Iim doing it again. This time, Iill show you how to select an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) that realistically meet your needs.

Whenever I need a new battery backup, I start by paying a visit to APCis UPS Selector Web page. The site asks for information about your computer setup, like what processor your Mac has, how big your display is, and what peripherals you plan on using. After collecting the information, it lists three options rates as Best Price, Best Value, and Best Performance.

Since I prefer APCis products, the UPS Selector helps me choose the right model for my needs. If you like a different companyis products instead, you can still use the information that the UPS Selector gives you to help find the right product from the vendor of your choice.

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