Tripp Lite UPS

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Tripp Lite UPS

Since we've been getting a few power outages here lately, I decided to check into getting a UPS system. I checked APC, but then found one at Tripp Lite which seems to be about the same for a lower cost and more insurance:

http://www.tripplite.com/products/product.cfm?productID=3090

It's supposed to be compatible with Macs. Does anyone have one of these and are you happy with it?

Will appreciate any input.

20" G5 iMac 2.1 GHz, Mac OS X (10.4.6), 1.5 GB RAM, LaCie d2 DVDRW, LaCie ext HD

Posted on Feb 10, 2007 10:52 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 10, 2007 11:26 PM in response to babowa

Hello Barbara, i own a Tripplite UPS. Mine is 600Watt. I have had no trouble with the company, i had a question about an error message i was getting so i called them up & they were very helpful. All UPS systems are compatible with Macs what they refer to is the software that interfaces with the UPS which shows you minor stuff that i have not found necessary. Hope that was somewhat helpful.

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Answer 2

Feb 11, 2007 5:27 AM in response to babowa

Barbara Daniels1-

In addition to the other comment, I can tell you that Mac OSX has software built in to communicate with UPS's.

It can be accessed from the energy saver control panel one the UPS is connected.

Luck-

-DaddyPaycheck

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Answer 3

Feb 11, 2007 10:41 AM in response to DaddyPaycheck

question for daddy, where is the OSX software for ups communication? My APC has software you install but it is not in the energy star panel. Just wondering...
Steve

20" iMac iSight G5 PPC 2.1GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8) 1.5gb ram, 250mb Zip, Wacom Sapphire Tablet

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babowa Author

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Feb 11, 2007 1:05 PM in response to DaddyPaycheck

Thank you - I didn't know it would show up in the Energy Saver once it is hooked up.

Well, it sounds as though it should be fine with my iMac, so I'm going to buy it.

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Answer 5

Feb 12, 2007 3:34 AM in response to stihlmania

stihlmania-

When I plug a UPS in via a USB cable it just appears in the Energy Saver Panel. Their is a selection tab for "UPS" or something like that.

Luck-

-DaddyPaycheck

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