Thanksgiving tech support isn’t complete without a $30 backup APC UPS to save the Internet!

We’re all doing the upgrades/virus removal during Thanksgiving but here’s a free piece of advice: Grab a cheap $29.99 APC UPS at your local Office Max/Depot (in store only). This keeps the computer/internet/router on during those common quick power outages and reduces phone calls to tech support (you).

APC Goldbox: $30 to backup power your Wifi network during blackouts + $11 high capacity surge protectors

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If you depend on your Internet and home wireless network (who doesn’t?!) you need to keep it up during a power outage, however long. APC, the leader is battery backup and surge protection, has some great deals in their Gold Box today.

If you need backup power to your desktop or more importantly your Cable/DSL/Fiber Modem and Wifi router,  the APC Battery Backup & Surge Protector (BE350G) – 350VA 6-outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is $29.99 shipped. This is easily the lowest this gets with shipping and will keep your router and wireless network up during a power outage for over an hour (depending on power draw of your modem and router).

If you need to back up more devices and/or over a longer period of time, there is a 600VA version with 7 outlets and a USB charging port for $46.99, still a great deal. The big boy here is a 10-outlet 750VA is $60 shipped.

APC also offers a Dual USB power 5,000mAh pack for phones and tablets for $11.99 shipped. This is an average price for Cheap Chinese knockoffs but this has the APC name and warranty behind it

Finally, it is time to up your surge protector game with a rugged Workbench styled 8 outlet protection for $10.99 (make sure to order from Amazon using this link – it is backordered a week already) and a monster 11 outlet w/telephone and coax for $13.50. Both of these are no brainers if you need more protected outlets in the house or garage/barn.

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Stay online when the power goes out with the APC Back-UPS Power Supply for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Update: Amazon also offers a similar BGE90M model (4.4/5 stars) but with more power (70WH vs. 90WH) and 2 USB ports as well as the three outlets for $24.99 Prime shipped. This is especially useful if you also need to keep a phone or tablet running too during an unexpected outage.

Amazon offers the APC Back-UPS Connect Model BGE70 3-outlet Home Network Uninterruptible Power Supply for $19.99 Prime shipped. While it is currently out of stock, you can still order now, lock it in at this price and you won’t be charged until it ships. Today’s deal is a match to previous mention for the lowest we’ve seen for this UPS.

It allows you to keep your cable/DSL/Fiber modem and Wifi router online during a power outage for up to three hours. It has 3 separate outlets, a 5 foot cable and includes a 3-year warranty. Rated 4.4/5 stars from 290 Amazon shoppers.

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Keep your Wi-Fi running during a power outage – APC Network Backup UPS w/ dual USB: $40 shipped (Reg. $65)

Amazon offers the APC Back-UPS Connect with USB Charging ports (model BGE90M) for $39.99 with free shipping. This uninterruptible power supply (UPS) usually sells for around $65 and the only other time we’ve seen it drop this low was during Amazon’s Prime Day sale.

This APC UPS is specially tuned to keep low-power gear like your wireless router, cable modem, VoIP system, and cordless phone running for up to 4.5 hours during a power outage. What’s more, it includes a pair of USB charging ports that’ll give off juice long after your power goes down. On a daily basis this unit protects your electronics from dangerous power surges and spikes. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars from 129 Amazon reviewers.

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Keep your Wi-Fi and iPhone running during a power outage w/ APC’s Back-UPS Connect for $48 shipped (Orig. $80)

Power outages don’t have to take out your Wi-FI network or leave you with damaged gear: the APC Back-UPS Connect (model BGE90M) is on sale for only $47.99 shipped at Amazon. As a pricing comparison, nearly every other retailer is charging $65 for this recently released UPS. Today’s deal is 40% below list and by far the best price we’ve ever seen.

This APC UPS is specially tuned to keep low-power gear including your wireless router, cable modem, VoIP system, and cordless phone running for up to 4.5 hours during a power outage. What’s more, this model includes a pair of USB charging ports that’ll also continue to work long after your power goes down. On a daily basis this unit protects your electronics from dangerous power surges and spikes. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from 82 Amazon reviewers.

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APC Back-UPS 600VA 8-outlet power supply: $45 shipped (orig. $110+)


Staples is offering the APC Back-UPS NS 600VA 8-Outlet Power-Saving UPS (BN600G)
for $54.99. But using code 86128 during checkout drops the total down to $44.99 shipped. That’s as much as $35 under some trusted retailers, $15 under the next best price and the lowest we can find for this model.

It has an output capacity of 600VA / 360Watts and features 8 power outlets (4 Battery Backup with Surge Protection; 4 Surge Protection Only), 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network, an included USB cable and a 5ft. power extension.

While reviews are a little bit thin on this model, the near identical previous generation offering sits as the #1 Best Seller on Amazon and has a 4.3/5 star rating from over 1,700 customers. If you’re looking for more outlets, the highly rated APC (BR1500G) Back-UPS with 10 outlets is also on sale right now for $149.99 shipped (orig. $310).

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APC Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500VA Uninterruptible Power Supply: $150 shipped (orig. $310)


Amazon offers the APC Power Saving Back-UPS Pro 1500VA (model BR1500G) for $149.99 with free shipping. That’s 52% below list, $30 under its typical street price, and a match for the best deal we’ve ever seen. Rated an exceptional 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,618 Amazon reviewers. FYI: “Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned to Amazon.com. For additional information concerning this policy, please visit our Product Specific Returns Policy Page.”

This Uninterruptible Power Supply will keep your valuable gear safe during power outages, surges and more:

The Back-UPS Pro provides abundant battery backup power, so you can work through medium length power outages. It safeguards your equipment against damaging surges and spikes that travel along utility and data lines. The Back-UPS Pro also features automatic voltage regulation (AVR), which instantly adjusts high and low voltages to safe levels, so you can work indefinitely during brownouts and overvoltages.

Refer to this spec sheet via APC for a detailed look at each outlet and feature of this UPS.

Use your savings to grab this best selling, but smaller APC UPS on sale for $49.49 shipped.

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APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products

Update (8/5 8:40am): Today only, Best Buy has the APC Back-UPS 600VA Battery Back-Up System (model BN600G) for $44.99 shipped (orig. $75), which is a match for the best price we’ve seen all year. It’s the best selling UPS on Amazon.

For a limited time, Amazon is taking up to 50% off  top-rated APC power supplies.

You’ve invested a significant amount of money in your home computer, your home entertainment systems, your security system and other electronic appliances. Industrial strength battery backup and quality surge protection from APC is yours today at an affordable price.

APC products have received 4/5 stars and excellent reviews by Amazon customers.

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