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ZyXEL PLA401 200 Mbps Powerline HomePlug AV Wall-plug Adapter (Starter Kit--2 units) Review

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(More customer reviews)As all the other reviews say, this is very easy to set up and works great. No software to install, just plug it in and you are good.

It does not work from a power strip though.

Here's the WARNING. Because you can't run these via powerstrip, they are directly plugged into your wall and then your computer(s). I happen to have my network on a wireless router, so the "in" signal for the ZyXEL was coming from the router.

Well, there was a powersurge yesterday sometime and because there was no power strip/surge protector to stop it - the serge went through the Cat5 cable from the ZyXEL and DESTROYED my $200 router.

I'm looking into a Cat5 surge protector, but just wanted warn everyone that this can happen. If not in use, I recommend unplugging the cables from your computer(s) and router.

The system itself works great, but I had to take off the stars because it cost my family an extra $200 to replace the router.

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APC BK500M Back-UPS 500 Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't want to rave on and on about the product. I will just give you the stats. I live in a rural area and have owned and APC 300 UPS for my 300Mhz P-2 with a 17 inch monitor for 1 1/2 years and had 6 total power outagesand at least 15 power surges. I did not even see the monitor ficker! TheApc UPS kept my computer up and running so I could close apps, & getoff the net before I shut down the computer like I would normally. I alsohad lightning hit my transformer while on the computer and the Apc Ups didnot skip a beat. I am still using the same one today and I bought an ApcUPS 400 for my second computer(AMD K6-2 450, 15 inch monitor). I highlyrecommend a UPS for any computer. It is a small investment considering theover-all cost of the computer and data. I know this is not about the 500model, but the only difference is that the 500 model will allow you to stayon your computer a few minutes more before shutting down than the ones Ilisted.

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Product Description:
An APC uninterruptible power supply (UPS) instantly switches your computer to emergency battery backup power and allows you to work through brief power outages without data loss or downtime.APC UPS units also give you the time to save files and shut down your computer safely in the event of an extended power failure.High performance surge suppression protects your computer from electrical noise and damaging power surges -- even lightning.

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APC BE350R 350VA Back UPS Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not sure what happened with flagday1960's APC UPS, but I have had mine for over 2 years and it has performed flawlessly. Whenever I've had an electrical power outage, the APC's software notifies me that it has reverted to battery power, and informs when commercial electrical power has been restored.I can view the stats for my UPS - when and how long the last "event" (battery power activation) occurred, and the UPS current charge status. My 350R has only 6 outlets - 3 battery/surge and 3 surge, the current 350 model provides 8 outlets - 4 of each. While I can replace the internal battery of my 350R when it does die and is unrechargeable, I'll likely buy a new 350R in the near future, primarily for the extra 2 outlets.

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Product Description:
Item #: 46695B. The Back-UPS ES offers affordable battery backup and surge protection for home computers. With enough power outlets to protect your entire system, built-in phone/fax/modem line (DSL compatible) protection and easy-to-install safe system shutdown software, all make this power protection solution the best value for home and home office computers.
Product Description
APC Back-UPS ES 350 - UPS - 200 Watt - 350 VA
Device Type: UPS - external
Dimensions (WxDxH): 10.9 in x 3.4 in x 7.1 in
Weight: 9.5 lbs
Input Voltage: AC 120 V
Output Voltage: AC 120 V

Cisco-Linksys USB200HA HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I could not rewire my house.There was too much distance and too many obstructions for wireless - and I was concerned about security.I installed the Linksys phoneline router and USB phoneline adapters.Everthing installed easily.Works great.And has been working great for about a year.Slower than Ethernet (I can tell when I transfer files between PCs) - but faster than my DSL connection - which is all that matters.Anyone who wants a no new wires installation should consider this approach.

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Connecting your home network has never been easier! The Linksys USB200HA Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter allows you to connect up to 30 computers through your existing telephone lines. You can instantly connect to a network from a USB-enabled PC, notebook or even a USB hub. Connect a standard telephone cable into the adapter, install the included drivers, and go - you'll be networked in no time. The Linksys USB200HA Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter features easy-to-read LEDs, compact design and ease of use make it a must for any home or office. Compatibility with Windows 98 and 2000 makes it easy for almost anyone with a USB-ready PC to connect to a HomeLink network. Order yours today!

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Cisco-Linksys PLEBR10 Powerline To Ethernet Bridge Review

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(More customer reviews)As a networking "internals" guy, I was shocked to find that this product is fundamentally broken at the network layer.
What people are complaining about here is that the device suddenly stops working and must be unplugged and plugged back in again.
This is because the device is trying to be too smart, and is losing track of which power-line modules connect to which computers.Unfortunately, in doing so, it prevents the network-level broadcast facilities from working. The broadcast facility I'm talking about most (ARP, the address resolution protocol) would have automatically corrected the problem if the Linksys box wasn't so broken.
In essence, for all you tech guys and gals, is that a learning bridge should never "learn" the broadcast address.
If you have only PCs, and you load the Linksys driver, they do some magic to keep the devices from falling over dead...But if you mix in a non-pc (Linux, UNIX, Macintosh) using a hub off the end of your power-line device, you're guaranteed to be frustrated.
The symptoms are that some of the network works (whatever was working before the bridge tables got corrupted) and others stop working with no explanation.The box "selectively" forwards traffic, and becomes deaf to other traffic.
It's like being at a cocktail party, and having every third person not be able to hear you, and saying "Over here!" (as ARP does) doesn't help either.
Ugh.In my experience, this is somewhat typical of Linksys products...If you have a windows PC, you're fine.If you have anything else, they won't talk to you.
I switched to the Siemens power-line module, and it has been working just fine for me.

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The Linksys Instant PowerLine EtherFast10/100 Bridge offers a complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network. The PowerLine Bridge makes sharing your broadband access easier than ever. Build a strong and simple-to-use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive home networking mediumpowerlines.The PowerLine Bridge is ideal for users who already have a router. It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with powerline capabilities and take advantage of the routers features. The PowerLine Bridge can also plug directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and data transfer rates up to 14Mbps over home powerlines.With the PowerLine Bridge, create a network in no time at all to share an Internet connection (a router may be required), files, and printers, or even play multi-user network games at blazingly fast speeds. Its easy, convenient, and cost-effective.

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CyberPower OfficePower 585AVR - UPS - AC 85-150 V - 585 VA - 6 output connector(s) Review

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(More customer reviews)this is a great ups, uninterruptable power supply.The installation is very simple, and for the price this thing sure packs a punch with withstanding a lightning shock! also the long run time.
Most computer systems will be able to fit in the 325/585VA rating limits, mine did with an amd athlon 1.5ghz, 14 inch monitor, zip drive, wireless lan, 400watt powersupply, and could fit more!3 battery backed up ports are surely enough for what u need, and u can add a surge strip to the surge protected outlets if there arent enough for all ur peripherals, as long as you stay below 10 amps total, which would be very hard to go over!
i never have to worry about replacing my computer if this thing fails , because of the [money amount] warrenty! of course my data would be gone, but hey, at least they'll cover for all the equipment.
During a power outage the ups automatically switches to battery, in 3milliseconds i believe, and the unit will beep an annoying beep, when this happens.when battery begins to get low the beeping gets faster, and the software that came with this should begin to shutdown and save files when battery gets low, or if u'v specified a time from when the battery kicks in to poweroff.
the cord that plugs into the wall for this thing is very special! its flat, so dont worry about couches or something in front of it, plus the cord shoots out from an angle out of the socket, so it doesnt go straight down blocking a bottom socket if u have one.
this is a great buy and you wont regret the protection it provides your system, you can even test it after the 4-8 hour charging time!

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Product Description:
The CyberPower Systems 585AVR is designed for mid-level computer systems. The CyberPower 585AVR not only guards against surges, spikes, sags, brownouts and other power abnormalities, but also protects your computer system and valuable data during a power outage. This unit has battery run-times up to 21 minutes and 6 transformer spaced outlets.With built-in phone/fax/modem protection, and PowerPanel software included in the box, this unit provides total protection at a great price! In the event of a power outage, PowerPanel Software automatically saves and closes open files and then shuts down the computer system in an intelligent and orderly manner.

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CyberPower OfficePower 825AVR - UPS - 825 VA - UPS battery - lead acid - 9 Ah ( CPS825AVR-SC ) Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, I bought the 900AVR model, but it doesn't appear to be sold at Amazon at the time of this writing, and this is the closest model I found.I bought it over two years ago, and it's still going strong, having kept my computer going through a power outage many times, and I've had no problems related to power spikes and the like.When I'm not there to gracefully close out Windows, the bundled software will automatically put it through a shutdown sequence after a configurable timeout.The software I have does have a bit of an amateur presentation, but it works fine, and it very well may have been updated in the past two years.When I bought it, it was with some trepidation, as Cyber Power was not one of the major name brands in the field, but I decided the significantly lower price was worth the gamble, and I'm glad I took it.Of the four UPS's I've owned, all different brands, I've had the best experience with this one.

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MODEL- CPS825AVR-SC VENDOR- CYBER POWER SYSTEMS INC. FEATURES- Office Power 825AVR UPS- Black finish The CyberPower Systems 825AVR is designed for mid-level computer systems. This unit has battery run-times up to 60 minutes and 6 transformer spaced outlets. With built in phone/fax/modem protection and PowerPanel Plus software included in the box (a $29.95 value) this unit provides total protection at a great price! Includes UPS Serial and USB cable software and manual.* The CyberPower 825AVR not only guards against surges spikes sags brownouts and other power abnormalities but also protects your computer system and valuable data during a power outage. PowerPanel Plus Software is included with each model. In the event of a power outage PowerPanel Plus Software automatically saves and closes open files and then shuts down the computer system in an intelligent and orderly manner. * Saves open files and applications and automatically shuts down your computer when a power outage occurs. * Provides monitoring of input voltage output voltage battery capacity load and temperature.* Allows for user-defined scheduled shutdown and startup of computer system.* All outlets are surge-protected and designed for AC Adapters.* Internet-ready with phone/fax/modem protection.* $200000 Connected Equipment Warranty -- SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------Volt Amp Rating : 825VA Watts : 410W Receptacles : 3 battery/surge 3 full time surge-only Other Ports : 1 in 2 out Phone/Fax/Modem RJ-11 ports 1 Serial port 1 USB port 1 Ethernet/RJ45 portBattery Run-time : 2560 minutesInput Voltage on Utility : 92V to 140V Input Frequency on Utility : 57Hz63 Hz Output Voltage on Battery : 120V 5% Output Frequency on Battery: 60 Hz Surge Energy Capacity : 1260 Joules Maximum Surge Current : 60000 Amps Overload Protection : Internal circuitry limiting. On-line circuit breaker. Typ. Battery Recharge Time : 8 hoursVisual Indicators : Power On/Off Automatic Voltage Regulator Site Wirin...

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PS AUDIO SOLOIST Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an audiophile and have been enjoying hi-end audio for many years. I am always trying new products to enhance my system. I was never a believer that power conditioning could make a viable difference until I upgraded a power cable. I noticed some added smoothness to the presentation of the music- so when I read about the Soloist I thought I would give it a try. Believe me when I say this was like a major component upgrade. The soundstage opened up everything became cleaner and more defined. The base has tightened up- I notice more detail with more definition. Before I enjoyed the music- now I find my foot tapping wile I am enjoying the music.
Granted I have not tried this against many other power conditioners except for my Monster HTS2500 that I use in my home theater system. The Soloist is in another league. If you are thinking about adding good power conditioning for a very reasonable price it would be worth your while to give this a try.

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Product Description:
The Soloist is the only in-wall full featured power conditioner made. Surge and spike protection as well as full zero-restriction AC filtering.

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Belkin F6H350 350-VA UPS with Shutdown Software (8 Outlet) Review

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(More customer reviews)Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) are designed to provide temporary reprieve in the event of an utility power failure, such as a blackout.They could supply a few minutes of temporary power, usually barely enough to shut down your equipments, should a power outage occur.
Those who have a good deal of experience using UPS's would know that it is often not enough to guard against power outages; you also need to check regularly if the UPS battery is GOING DEAD or not.When a battery dies, it can no longer be recharged and therefore cannot offer you protection.Several of the UPS's I have ever used have gone dead, usually after a few years of use.If UPS's are critical to you, consider getting service maintenance plan or extended warranty from the manufacturer or seller, or even an overnight replacement plan in case of emergencies.Also, consider getting UPS's whose batteries are detachable and replaceable; then stock a few spare batteries for it, so you could easily rectify battery failures without much downtime.Some UPS's, such as APC Back-UPS, even use "hot-swappable" batteries, meaning they can be replaced while the UPS is still operating.
The battery of the Belkin F6H350 350-VA UPS went dead on me sooner than those of any other UPS's I have used -- only 3 months after I bought it.And its battery is not replaceable.It includes software and serial cable that allows automatic shutdown of your computers; but the software crashed twice on my Windows Me PC.The only advantage of the Belkin UPS seems to be its 8 outlets (4 UPS/surge protection, and 4 full-time surge-protection only), which is more than most UPS's provide.But with its mere 350-VA battery power capacity, you would probably exceed its supported power supply before using up all of its outlets.
I am still using my 4-year-old, similarly-priced APC Back-UPS 300 UPS, without any of the above problems.Its battery is replaceable and hot-swappable.I naturally recommend it over the Belkin F6H350 and the likes.

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Belkin offers a complete line of battery backups and products that protect your equipment against over voltages and power fluctuations.

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Sony Bravia W-Series KDL-52W3000 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent many moths reading up on LCD and Plasma HDTVs and visiting every local showroom multiple times. Also reading all the posts on AVS for every TV of interest. I had held of purchasing a TV because I felt the 120Hz sets were likely to be the first ones I would consider due to motion blur. Those came out and I started doing live compares and reading the posts and reviews on various sites. It became apparent that a) the non-120Hz sets are doing very well with motion blur these days and b) 120Hz doesn't really help with motion blur to any noticeable extent (but adds a lot to the price). I argued with myself for a long time but decided even though 120Hz felt like "insurance" on image quality there just wasn't evidence to really support it. I looked at Sharp, Samsung etc. as well as comparing the 52" W3000 and XBR4. I ultimately settled on the W3000 from a local store so I could return it if I was disappointed after viewing it. I never once considered returning this thing as the picture quality is phenominal (on HD and good quality SD feeds). No clouding, no banding, no dead pixels, nor any of the other horror stories you read about in reviews on every brand. As one review I read some time ago said, the PQ on these sets is so high you can find yourself glued to the set watching some show that is of absolutely no interest to you but which has great HD imagery. I've kept following AVS posts on the main brands I considered and on the whole the W3000 maintains a strong positive set of feedback. I recommend it without hesitation. I have my paired with a Toshiba A20 for 1080/24p output and it is a great and troublefree combination.

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Product Description:
Step into a world where high performance meets high style. Step into the world of the BRAVIA W-Series Full HD 1080p LCD TVs. Take all of the performance technology and great features from our V-Series televisions and add five more significant features - x.v.Color, Deep Color, backlit remote control, a 3rd HDMI input on the side and brushed metal design. BRAVIA models push picture quality performance beyond the limitations of the current video sources. The W-series features advanced connectivity to answer this need. x.v.Color is Sony's name for the xvYCC option available in the HDMI 1.3 spec. x.v.Color greatly broadens the color space input capabilities to include 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV signals have and it is a perfect companion for select '07 HD camcorders. Deep Color (another HDMI v1.3 option) input capability works with the 10-bit processor and panel to deliver 64 times the level of color expression versus current 8-bit systems and can help enhance your PlayStation- 3 enjoyment. Wrap all of this up with an elegant a new brushed metal picture frame design and there's nothing like W-Series HDTVs.

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Belkin PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)As usual I looked everywhere for-and-at this unit, and when I found it on Amazon with Free Shipping (this is a heavy unit) I had to go for it. My main concern was: is this the unit with Ethernet protection? The specs say "yes" but the Customer Image of the rear panel doesn't show it. That pic is WRONG; the unit has RJ45 IN/OUT and the audio alarm rocker on it--it's indeed the latest model.

The total package is large, & heavy at 42lbs so a concern is always "howzit gonna survive shipping" and I was pleased to see it was TRIPLE-BOXED! Actually, an outer box with airbags, then the Belkin shipping box and finally the Retail packaging with the plastic handle & pretty pictures. Still, when I got it apart there were a few tiny scratches on the unit--a very heavy bag with rackmount ears in it had gotten unstuck from the cardboard and was flopping-around in the innermost box with the unit. But the pretty faceplate is covered with a heavy plastic protector so no worries there.

Like the other reviewer, I noticed the 60-cycle hum immediately when I plugged it in--my home theater is very quiet when everything's powered down. I don't expect the hum to be a problem when the TV is on, and my Belkin is 12 feet away at the front of the room in the TV stand, but I'm not sure I'd tolerate it very well if I were only listening to music (but I don't ever do that so it's not a concern for me) or if it were in my other equipment rack that's right behind my viewing position.

The battery was completely drained, and it needed an overnighter to charge-up to full capacity--testing reveals it hums quite a LOT when on battery power, but again this is not a concern for me--I don't want battery power to be able to keep watching; I want it to be able to shut-down my Rear Projection TV so the fan will keep running and cool the lamp first. I also wanted it for my DVR which has a spinning hard drive that needs protection.

Overall I am very pleased, and note the WAF on this is excellent (mine thought it was "pretty"!). A good deal indeed!

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Product Description:


This battery backup unit is designed to preserve your system settings, DVRs, Media Center PCs, and more. View larger.

The Belkin PureAV Battery Backup offers:

With modern home theater components incorporating items such as hard drives, microprocessors, and other delicate circuitry, you will want to protect your equipment from blackouts and power fluctuations that may cause irreparable harm. The Belkin PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology maintains constant power delivery to your components to ensure that the memory, settings, and recordings on all your equipment will be saved in the event of a blackout, brownout, or other voltage fluctuation.
Uninterrupted Stable Power, Higher Performance
As a defense against power outages, the PureAV Battery Backup provides uninterrupted backup power to DVRs, Media Center PCs, or any other devices you use in your home theater system. This battery backup unit is designed to preserve your system settings, such as recording times, or keep a hard drive from losing power while in the middle of use. The PureAV Battery Backup uses a 1200VA/640W battery to provide up to 40 minutes of battery backup power.
Unlike most battery backup units that switch to battery backup mode only when a power outage occurs, thereby leaving your system unprotected from constant voltage sags and surges, the PureAV Battery Backup uses proprietary Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) technology that constantly corrects for small voltage fluctuations. AVR technology ensures that you have stable and clean power to all of your equipment at all times. But when a power outage occurs, the PureAV Battery Backup switches to battery backup mode until power is restored or you are able to safely turn off your equipment, thereby saving your equipment from expensive, and possible fatal, damage.
Superior Protection
The PureAV Battery Backup delivers stable clean power through eight surge protected outlets, six which are connect to battery backup. It offers 5,500 joules of surge protection and, in addition to AC power lines, it also protects coaxial-cable, pay-per-view/DSL/telephone, and broadband Ethernet (RJ45) lines. The PureAV Battery Backup also prevents electromagnetic and radio frequency interference from affecting your home theater system.
The Belkin PureAV Home Theater Battery Backup with AVR Technology is backed by a 3-year product warranty and $500,000 Connected Equipment Warranty.
About PureAV
With the advent of new digital technologies and applications in the home-theater industry, PureAV--a brand of Belkin Corporation--provides solutions that seamlessly integrate the capabilities of your personal computer and mobile devices. Launched in 2004, PureAV integrates technology and high-quality performance with a modern, clean elegance previously obtainable only at a premium price. Relying on Belkin's 20 years of experience in manufacturing digital connectivity products, PureAV designs high-quality products that help to unleash the performance of all your audio/video devices.

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Arista RG-6 Coaxial Cables RF cables with F-type connectors 12 feet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good quality cable at a reasonable cost. The RG-6 part stands for "Radio Guide". It's an old term used in radio engineering. The connectors are F-type. These are standard on things like cable-boxes and VCRs. There are two types. Screw-on, which are more secure and thus reliable, and the push-on types, which are great for inserting in tight spaces behind VCRs. This cable uses the screw-on type.

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Product Description:
This Outdoor Cable is designed for satellite, MATV and CATV use. The RG-6/U coaxial cable has weatherproof 'F' connector on each end.

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Lutron MSC-600M-ES Maestro 600-Watt Multi-location Dimmer Eggshell Review

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(More customer reviews)These are nice switches, but if they are not a sharp color contrast to
you wall color then you will be feeling for them in the dark.I think they need to have some sort of brighter find light on them.
Or else you will watch the color of your paint around the switch slow get covered with dirty hands.

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The Maestro Smart Dimmer from Lutron allows you to dim a light fixture from multiple locations. The easy-to-operate tap switch turns lights on/off to your favorite light level or tap twice for full on. Press, hold and release the switch for delayed fade-to-off which gives you 10-60 seconds before the lights go out. Adjust the light level for any activity using the rocker. LED's display the light level and glow softly in the dark. To dim a light from one switch location, simply install a Maestro Smart Dimmer (MAW-600-WH) or Satin Colors (MSC-600M-ES). To dim a light from more than one switch location, pair a Maestro Smart Dimmer with the coordinating Maestro Accessory Dimmer (MA-R-WH) or Satin Colors (MSC-AD-ES). Using Maestro Dimmers and Accessory Dimmers, you can control a single light from up to 10 locations. Compliment your Maestro Dimmer and complete the look of your home with Claro screwless wallplates (CW-1-WH) gloss or (SC-1-ES) in Satin Colors, as well as coordinating switches, receptacles and other accessories. Maestro is easy to install wherever there is an existing switch. Using standard 3-way wiring and screw terminals makes for a 15 minute retrofit. Installing a Maestro dimmer saves energy too. Dim the lights just 50-percent to save 40-percent electricity and extend bulb life 20 times. Maestro dimmers are perfect for every room of your home. Used in the kitchen, they can create a romantic mood for dining or brighten work areas. In the family room, you can adjust the lights to suit any activity: homework, watching TV, entertaining, reading or just relaxing. With lighting controls, you can accent different areas for different tasks. Available in 7 Gloss Colors and 20 Satin Colors, your wall controls, switch plates and receptacles become beautiful accessories that let you express your true style. Satin Colors pair beautifully with a variety of materials, including solid surfaces, laminates, tile and wall coverings to enhance your decor.

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Sima SIP-5USB International Travel Plug with USB Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been working in the UK for the past 5 months, and have been using this adapter every day for my MacBook, and using the USB port to charge my iPod and Blackberry.Great how I can use both simultaneously (and saves me the trouble of plugging everything into my laptop).Haven't had any issues with this (where another adapter I brought burned out the first week).I love how the other adapter plugs fit fairly snugly in the shell.Good for people traveling to the UK, as this is the plug you see in the pictures (so no extra configuration necessary).I just bought another one for myself.Would definitely recommend this product.

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International Travel Plug Adapter with USB charger.

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APC Back-UPS ES 8 Outlet 650VA 120V Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the BE650R for two purposes:The first is to provide battery backup power for my home computer system on a daily basis.The second is to use with my portable generator to provide "clean power" to all of my electronics when the power goes out and I'm forced to use it.The BE650R handles both situations very well.

The provided PowerChute software installed without a problem and managed the computer system perfectly when the power went out, completing a graceful shutdown when the battery got low.APC only provides the most basic version of their software (you have the option of buying an upgraded one).It doesn't have any reporting or testing features, but given the size of the BE650R I don't see why you would care.This is a UPS for workstations and small electronics, not servers, so I don't see the need for robust UPS software.

The UPS hooks up via a provided USB cable and the setup was very easy.The BE650R provide about 11 minutes of run time for my system, which is comprised of a 350-watt computer, 19-in lcd monitor, wireless router and dsl modem.

As for using the UPS with the generator, I haven't had any problems so far.The generator maufacturer recommmends using at least a surge supressor with their product, but I figured a UPS would be one step better.

I would definitely recommend this unit.

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Product Description:

Product Name: BACK-UPS ES 650VA Tower UPS
Marketing Information:
The most popular desktop UPS in the world!
The Back-UPS ES offers affordable battery backup and surge protection for home computers. With enough power outlets to protect your entire system, built-in phone/fax/modem line (DSL compatible) protection and easy-to-install safe system shutdown software all make this power protection solution the best value for home and home office computers.Product Type: Standby UPS
Technical Information

Plug/Connector Type: NEMA 5-15P
Receptacles: 4 x NEMA 5-15R - Backup/Surge-protected
Receptacles: 4 x NEMA 5-15R - Surge-protected
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: USB 4-pin
Battery Information

Batteries: Spill Proof, Maintenance Free Sealed Lead-acid Hot-swappable
Backup/Run Time: 4.2 Minute(s) 390W Full-load
Backup/Run Time: 15.4 Minute(s) 195W Half-load
Battery Recharge Time: 16 Hour(s) Typical
Power Description

Load Capacity: 650VA / 390W
Input Voltage Range: 120V AC Nominal
Input Voltage Range: 88V AC to 139V AC Mains Operation
Output Voltage: 120V AC Nominal
Physical Characteristics

Form Factor: Tower
Dimensions: 3.78" Height x 11.14" Width x 7.09" Depth
Weight: 15.62 lb
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s)

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