I have a iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019). What is the best power strip to get. I am so confused. Some places say get a USP and others say do not.
3.2 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7
16 GB 2667 MHz DDR4
Thank you.
Power strips are limited in their use. They provide extra outlets for a single wall connection (of course). The only way they differentiate is whether or not they provide at least some protection for your equipment for surges or nearby lightning strikes. The downfall of all of them is is the power goes out, your computer drops like a rock.
That's where a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) comes in. They have a battery backup, so even in the event of a brown out, or complete power outage, you have at least a few minutes of AC power being provided from the battery to power your computer down gracefully. Like, saving your files first instead of instantly losing them.
The battery also serves as a shock absorber for power surges. Most good UPS units come with a warranty of something like $10,000 if it fails to protect what you have plugged into it from being fried.
I have UPS units all over our house. On our computers, 65" OLED TV, and anything else I want to keep surges from destroying.
Where does it say surge protector built in to iMac? One lightning strike, BAM! Done! You risk damage to $3,000 + computer? I talking about hardware. All batteries can overheat, catch fire, especially all cellphones.😜
BAM? You sure that’s the sound it makes? 😂 Worst case, a new power supply might be needed which Apple Repair can take care of easy peasy. A blackened Mac, no no way. Battery or no battery, that’s a choice you have with the Mac. Not with cellphones.
’nuf said. OP has enough info. Cheers!
Hi Kurt: See how this one has sizes to order? What size do i need? I have my mac, desk lamp, 3 greenworks batteries (for my lawn equipment two 20 v and one 40v) and a ring alarm hub to plug into it. Thank you
https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Battery-Protector-BE550G/dp/B0019804U8
Thank you! I did not see it. I assume there are directions. This thing is big. I assume it hold a charge and during a storm i could turn everything off but if i needed to charge my phone then i could. I appreciate your help.
So this protects against power surges but also has a battery back up so it can still run things even if power goes out, correct?
I found this in the reviews. I am doing telemedicine and if this makes a noise I can't use it.
"I use this on my DIT cart on film sets. It sets right next to my laptop and drives, there is a consistent hissing hum that for me is very annoying. I feel this unit is one of the best ones ive owned other than this annoying reason. It was very faint but when you're right next to it all day you will definitely notice it if its near your head / eye level. If this unit was under a desk or near my feet or something the noise is too faint to notice and I would agree with everyone else it is very quiet. Depends on on your needs. Since mine sits right next to all my accessories and monitors, it is an annoying enough hiss for me to consistently notice. But it is very quiet.... so depends on your needs where you are putting it. s"
Not cheers! Apple repair can take care of easy peasy? What if something else besides power supply gets burned out? How much time will you waste waiting for technicians at Apple Store, or Authorized Apple Service Provider to repair your iMac. Also, what about cost, without Apple Care Plus for Mac?😜
That's good because Applecare plus will NOT cover the damages being discussed here. See the complete terms as well as a couple of excerpts (under the "Apple will not provide service, etc" heading):
(f) to repair damage caused by a product that is not Covered Equipment
(j) to repair damages caused by fire, earthquake, flood, or other similar external causes;
from here:
https://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/applecareplus/0421/042021_applecareplusmacus.pdf
I would never recommend any actions that may result in liabilities for the consumer.
Apple Care Plus for Mac covers for 2 incidents of “accidental damage,” and you pay a deductable. But you have to buy it within 60 days after you bought brand new iMac. Click this link > https://www.apple.com/support/products/
I am not saying it, but Apple's terms do. It's not just surge protectors - it would relate to any third party device that may cause a problem on your Mac when it is plugged in. That is just normal legal speak so the computer manufacturer will not be held liable if some third party anything causes a problem with your computer. An example would be an external hard drive with a backup of your data - if some software on it suddenly wipes out all of your data, Apple is not responsible. (that happened to quite a few Western Digital customers a few years back and again recently:
Clarification, you will need "Apple Care Plus for Mac" to have issues of lightning strikes damaging iMacs. Look at your original sales receipt of your iMac. Or "Click Support" upper right corner in this forum for help.
Apparently, I was mistaken somewhat. I don't know if you live in a house. But check your homeowners insurance company, if they have such thing as "Personal Articles Policy." It suppose to cover electronic devices, help pay for repairs.
Nothing unfortunate about a diversity of views. For me, plugging direct to wall remains the best decision with or without Apple Care. I am not alone, probably in the majority.
In fact, this discussion has only affirmed it. For others, maybe not. They are certainly better informed that it is not an issue with a definitive, unique, must-do answer. To each his/her own.
See how this talks about wattage and voltage? IDK what any of that means. The reviews talk about software. ??
https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Battery-Protector-BE750G/dp/B000Z80ICM
I also read some computers are no compatible with sine. Can you post a link to ones you might suggest for my computer?
All this is way over my head. Can you suggest some links?
What os the best surge protector for iMac?
