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monster power bars

silk186

silk186

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A long time ago when I was innocent and uninformed I purchased a monster power bar on employee discount and was very happy. I know it is supposed to be overpriced and I never bought the cabled but I did like the bar. Especially the layout. Now I'm moving to England for at least 4 years and the bar won't work here. How do you guys pick a powerbar. It will likely have a computer, tv and stereo plugged into it.
 
What do you mean by a power bar? Do you mean a surge protector? A power conditioner? An UPS? Something that works as all three?

How much are you willing to spend on the power bar?

Are the items that you're bringing with you (TV, computer, stereo system) using U.S.-based connections?
 
I think he is implying that he overpaid for a Monster branded power strip/surge protector.
 
Skillz said:
I think he is implying that he overpaid for a Monster branded power strip/surge protector.
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My first question is still relevant as the OP plans to use the new "power strip" to connect his/her TV and computer. I personally use an UPS for my computer system and a separate home theater "power conditioner" (surge protector with voltage regulation features) for my TV setup.

There are power conditioners with battery backup features, but they cost considerably more than most consumer-level UPSes and surge protectors.
 
I used my monster hts 3500 in the UK for 3 years. Had it hooked up to a 2000 watt step down transformer the entire time and powered my 110 volt denon receiver, 360, PS3 and Wii. My TV could handle 220, so I just bought the correct cord from amazon uk. Same with the PCs and monitors, just buy the uk cords and plug them in.
 
I wasn't ripped off because i didn't pay near retailer price and the product has a good design. I'm not bringing any 120v electronics though it was useful advice. My questions is... by what criteria do hardforum uses select surge protectors.
 
Just buy the APC that fits your needs at amazon.co.uk.
 
tiraides said:
My first question is still relevant as the OP plans to use the new "power strip" to connect his/her TV and computer. I personally use an UPS for my computer system and a separate home theater "power conditioner" (surge protector with voltage regulation features) for my TV setup.

There are power conditioners with battery backup features, but they cost considerably more than most consumer-level UPSes and surge protectors.
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I wasn't trying to imply your questions were irrelevant.
 
ND40oz said:
Just buy the APC that fits your needs at amazon.co.uk.
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This. Or, if you don't want a UPS, just pop into your local B&Q and buy a power strip with a built-in surge protector. The power supply over here tends to be rather better quality than the US, but putting your PCs on the same power circuit as the fridge is still a bad idea.
 
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