The APC batteries work great. I have a set running at the house that are 3 years plus. They have saved my 2 systems several times during outages and power fluctuations. Don't lose a system to a power outage, no problems and amazingly easy to install.

Businesses that can't afford to lose IT operations need to protect their critical systems from power problems. APC's Smart-UPS 1500 can look after multiple servers and associated networking equipment in a small business environment, and at just over $1000 for a near kilowatt UPS it looks good value.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Compact; Discreet; Easy To Setup; Quiet; Runs Cool

Hard to turn on or off

There's really nothing odd about this product: it does exactly what it says on the box. It sends e-mail alerts whenever the battery kicks off, it sends signal to computers via Ethernet to shutdown (up to 40 or 50, I think)

Ease of installation; Ease of configuration

none so far

Tipping the scales at 24kg, APC's Smart-UPS 1500 LCD is no lightweight, and for good reason: it has a longer runtime than any other 1,500VA model we've seen. In fact, it's the only UPS we've tested that even comes close to delivering its claimed battery runtimes.

Great place to purchase replacement battery. Quick shipping too.

Works like a champ. No issues.

I saw several comments about the noise of the fan, both here and at other resellers. The fan on this thing sounds like it isn't even on! It is quiet as a mouse, and is even quieter than the new fan I bought to replace the fan in my old 1400 unit (which was quieter than the original in the 1400).

Has great battery life and comes with a USB connection (yay!); The older models require a serial port connection and I just recently purchased a motherboard with no serial ports; This thing runs pretty quiet; I also like the digital readout instead of a couple rows of indecipherable LEDs.

Unfortunately, I all but forgot about the outlet placement on these newer models; All the outlets are right next to each other in two rows; They are also lined up all in the same direction.

The product is great, but the customer service is even better. I decided to change my order before it shipped. No problem for APC ! The change took place without a hitch and the APC sales people were very polite and helpful.

Scan didn't have my original unit in stock, but notified me and I was able to replace with a substitution that arrived promptly.