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Looking for suggestions for a modest surge protector. Not sure what budget to post because I really don't know how much an effective, yet basic unit will cost. Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
I'd trust APC with $15 million dollar servers. Though I'd actually recommend you invest in a good APC UPS, not just a surge protector. They also regulate the voltage and give you some time to save your work during a power outage.