home : hot deals & information involving: battery backups Tuesday, July 1, 2008
CircuitCity.com
- APC 550VA UPS for $40
APC BE550G Surge/Battery Backup UPS for $40 with free shipping.
It has mostly positive reviews, and every other store sells it for at least $55 especially after factoring in high shipping prices for this heavy item.
The UPS can protect a computer & monitor from power surges and outages.
If a power outage lasts longer than a half hour, its included software & cable can tell the computer to shut itself down gracefully to avoid data loss.
This UPS can also be used to protect other important devices from a loss of power, such as an alarm clock, a fish tank's filter, or an LCD HDTV up to 47" (Plasmas may draw more power than a 550VA can handle).
Keep in mind to not plug refrigerators and printers into the battery backup plugs.
Also, although the UPS has 4 battery backup outlets, keep in mind the battery will last longer if you have fewer devices plugged into them.
For protecting devices with low power draw, such as alarm clocks, telephones, and DVRs, an APC 325VA UPS for $20, and coupon code KFAFKQZA4J gives 10% off ($18).
Free shipping with $24+ orders, otherwise shipping costs $4.
Coupon only applies toward 1 item in your cart.
Staples.com
- $25 off $75, code: 16071 (expired) (repost)
New code 16071 gives $25 off any $75+ order today, and free shipping.
Examples of some hot deals:
Staples.com
- HOT!
- $25 off $75, code: 60990 (expired) Update:
New code 60990 replaces yesterday's code for $25 off $75 for today.
Examples of some hot deals:
Code is limited to one use per account.
Easy Rebates can be submitted entirely onilne anytime after the product ships. Update (6/12 7am EDT):
Yesterday's code 29100 has expired, but they just released a new coupon 60990 for today only for $25 off $75.
If you are looking for something to get your Staples.com order above $75, a Brother PT-80 Label Maker costs $30 before coupon, and has a $20
Easy Rebate making it cost $10 after rebate before coupon.
CircuitCity.com
- APC 550VA UPS for $40 in-store
APC BE550R 550VA UPS for $40 with in-store pickup.
Most stores sell it for over $50.
This UPS can protect a computer and monitor from power surges and outages lasting up to around 30 minutes. If a power outage continues, it can tell the computer to gracefully shutdown to avoid damage. A 550VA UPS can also be used to protect other important devices from a power outage, like an alarm clock, a fish tank's filter, or an LCD HDTV up to 47" (Plasmas may require more power than a 550VA can handle). The fewer devices plugged in to the UPS's battery outlets, the longer it will provide power during an outage.
Newegg.com
- Belkin 1500VA UPS for $135 after rebate
Belkin 1500VA UPS for $160, and a $25 mail-in rebate is available.
Most other stores sell it for around $160.
Note, one big complaint about this UPS is beeping when operating on battery, which can be silenced by tapping the power button while operating on battery, but the beeping cannot be silenced permanently.
Staples
- 12% off in-store
Valid all this week, in retail stores only.
During checkout you may be asked for your Staples Rewards number.
It is free to sign up, and if you forgot to bring your number to the store, they can look it up at the register.
Some deals:
Brother MFC-3360C Printer/Fax for $90, and a $40 Easy Rebate is available ($50 after rebate, or $39 after rebate & coupon).