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On Thu, 27 Nov 2014, Darren Pilgrim wrote:

> A 750VA or 1000VA SmartUPS can be had for around $250, and every now and the 
> big box stores and Walmart carry them for around $300.  Not too bad 
> considering what you get.

As I've said before, I prefer to buy the high-level APC units at 
auctions, SUA1500 or the equivalent rackmount version.  The batteries 
are always bad, but I have yet to have the UPS itself not work.  True 
sinewave output, and, including the cost of new batteries, a 90% or more 
discount.

There are places that sell these refurbished also.