Arent they pretty expensive? Just wondered, I bought one few years back and it even came with software with it, I never did get around to trying it and then my newer systems did not go with the software that came with that. It was really heavy to pick up I remember that. I would like if I should get one of these when I get my new computer. Right now, just using a surge protector. We do get many electrical storms here. Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gman" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:12 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Start Up problems > Patti, > Consider buying a quality UPS for your computer equipment. A UPS is an > Uninterruptable Power Supply and it sits betwen the wall and your computer > devices. They are designed to store power within an enclosed battery > pack. > When not being run at full steam, it recharges these batteries so that > they're ready for the unexpected. If you suffer a power outage, brown out > (less power than usual from the power company) or other type of drop in > power, the batteries kick in instantly to prevent damage to the system. > You > then have a certain amount of time (depends on the model) to save your > work > and shut down the system normally, without incident. In addition, these > units provide better surge protection than any standard surge protector > strip because they are equipped with much more sophisticated protection > circuitry. They are a GREAT investment and pretty much essential for > anyone > living in areas with unpredictable weather. > > Peace, > Gman > > "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask" > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patti or Ken" <patken@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 11:36 PM > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Start Up problems > > >> Thank you for your reply. >> I spoke to SIL and he says he has a few customers with problems at >> present. >> You could be right about the power issue as we have just had very bad >> weather with power cuts. There is another storm predicted for tonight and >> tomorrow! >> In the meanwhile I have hooked up the laptop onto the 22" monitor and >> will >> wait until SIL can get to see me early next week. >> Patti > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and > everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. > > To unsubscribe or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: > pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > --------------------------------------------------------------- > --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------