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.
OMG you should work for apple. was just on chat and they could not answer my question! Yes I have apple care plus - so does that cover a power surge?
so what do you suggest if apple doesn't cover a lightening strike? Conflicting answers here.
Nope, is built-in. Most extender strips have it too. Anyway, it’s up to the owner. UPS batteries can overheat, cause fires and burn everything down. So, nothing’s perfect. To each his/her own. For me, the wall works excellent thank you very much.
If a power surge destroys your computer (or any device), that's not a warranty issue. It won't be covered. A UPS will help protect your computer from such damage.
Have there ever been reports of something still being fried while plugged into a UPS? Yes, but it takes a lot of juice to do that. Like a lighting strike practically right on your house, or very nearby. If that happens, you can take up APC's protection coverage to replace whatever got zapped.
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