ED DAVIS spoke thusly to: BRUCE LEGRANDE
ED> My understanding also is that a UPS does little or no line 
ED>conditioning. That is, it DOES NOT take the place of a surge 
ED>protector. 
   The only thing that saved many a computer in my area (USA capitol 
lightning strike area) is a ups.  A good one will send a constant 
voltage, suppress spikes/brownouts, etc.  
ED>Each of my PC setups (pc, monitor, CDrom, spkrs, printer) is
ED>protected by a DataShield surge protector, once rated "top of the
ED>line" by PC Magazine.  I will admit that was many years ago, and
ED>surely the devices have improved over the years, but I've been
ED>happy with them for 8-10 years now.
ED>The kind of damage you describe is due to a line surge, not a power
ED>failure. I think I am adequately protected.
   Put a top-of-the-line suppressor in line with a like UPS and you'll 
never have a worry....plus you'll have guaranteed [replacement] 
insurance should they fail.
   Dick
   TheMerc@Juno.com
"Bother," said Pooh, it's your husband and he has a .45!
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