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Hugh_Jass
04-09-2002, 09:41 AM
In case you don't already know, a UPS is an uninterruptable power supply. It's a big battery. Normally, you use one of these things to keep your PC running long enough to shut it down properly when the power goes out at your house. However, I don't know if this model has enough juice to supply your XBOX and TV long enough to save your game in the event of a power failure.

The real benefit to a UPS for your XBOX is that it also serves as a line conditioner. If your power is dirty (subject to spikes and brown-outs) then your XBOX may be taking an electrical beating without a UPS. Extend its life, prevent data loss, preserve data integrity, and keep the time/date intact with a UPS.

OfficeMax has the APC 350VA UPS (5 minute run time on the front) for $15 with no rebate. This may be local, may be national, who knows - YMMV.

sku : 20062968
model number : BE350C

baggachipz
04-09-2002, 10:00 AM
The item is $49.99 on officemax.com. D'oh. Guess we'll have to check our local stores. Thanks, Hugh_Jass!

StudioAlex
04-09-2002, 11:38 AM
A Ralph Wiggum website? America truly is the greatest country in the world! Now all I need is a Disco Stu and a Hans Moleman site...

baggachipz
04-09-2002, 12:38 PM
Originally posted by StudioAlex
A Ralph Wiggum website? America truly is the greatest country in the world! Now all I need is a Disco Stu and a Hans Moleman site...

Oh dude, they're out there. I guarantee it. There's throngs of sites for every Simpsons character. Could it be because it's such a great show? Or because web dorks love it? I'd say both :)

baggachipz
04-09-2002, 12:41 PM
Disco Stu:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=disco+stu

Hans:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=hans+moleman

cookie
04-09-2002, 02:46 PM
"Disco Stu doesn't advertise."