I want to buy a really good surge protector, but I need it for my dorm room. This means that I'll need to plug in a laptop, fridge, microwave, LCD TV and misc. stuff in it. Which one would be best?
At the store they recommended a monster surge protector for my TV, but didn't say anything about the laptop. It almost seemed as though monster was for audio and video, but not for laptops and fridges?
I hope to spend $50.00 or less, but I honestly just want the best way to protect all of my equipment. It was expensive, and it's worth it to save it. Thanks for your answers!
2007-08-15 07:15:07 · 7 answers · asked by NvadrApple ♫ 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
EDIT: I have also heard about APC surge protectors? Are they better than Monster ones?
2007-08-15 07:19:09 · update #1
You should consider skipping sizing your surge protector for the fridge and microwave -- the microwave is cheap and easy to replace. The fridge is relatively immune to surges, at least the fast ones a surge protector is guarding against. If those are fried in a dorm room, then you'll probably be worrying about something bigger than your appliances (i.e. natural or man-made disaster).
A good UPS, as was mentioned, is your best choice, since it will allow you to smoothly shut down anything you have on if there's a power interruption. APC is an excellent brand; I've used them for years. But one big enough to handle a fridge and microwave and laptop, etc., would be very large and expensive (that's why I suggesting leaving the fridge and microwave off the protector -- it'd probably cost more than the replacement appliances).
2007-08-15 23:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by sd_ducksoup 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Best Surge Protector For Tv
2016-10-04 22:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Belkin Home/Office Series Surge Protector provides premium power protection for both home and professional workstations, and all connected devices. This Home/Office Series model protects professional workstations, laser printers, telephones, home-theater systems, and everyday household electronics.
2007-08-15 07:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by jenh42002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheapo surge protectors may fail, and destroy electronic equipment as well.
Pay around $30 tops for the best rating electrically speaking.
TV protector will guard a laptop! (they sell stuff at the store -get manufacturer's rec)
2007-08-15 07:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had to have my motherboard replaced because of a power surge. My repairman recommended the APC. It costs about thirty dollars.
2007-08-15 07:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by cswint2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A surge protector only works once, and there's no way of knowing if it's already done that. Save your money and buy beer.
2007-08-15 07:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Joe D 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
MAke sure what ever one you get has a connected equipment warranty for what you will hook to it. a UPS would be a better idea.
2007-08-15 07:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋