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Monster Introduces Two Uninterruptible Power Supplies With Full Surge Protection To Safeguard Computer and Data
Monster PowerÆ, a division of Monster Cable Products, Inc., the worldís leading manufacturer of high-end speaker, audio, video, computer cables and accessories has just unveiled two products in the highly successful Monster Power family ñ Uninteruptible Power Supply PowerCentersô CG500 and Á©300. These products are particularly necessary during the upcoming period as we approach the year 2000. Though no one really knows what inconvenience the Y2K bug may or may not cause. Monster PowerCenters CG500 and CG300 are a wise preventative measure. Bob Wagman, Editor of The World Almanac and Washington Bureau Chief of Small Business Computing Magazine, states, ""U.S. government and private sector experts agree there will be brown outs and blackouts and all computers are at risk. Monster Cableís uninterruptible power supply products offer exactly the kind of protection that every office and home computer user should secure."" Battery backup is critical to any home office because of the potential loss or corruption of valuable data during a blackout or brownout. During sudden power outages, a hard disk crash can even occur, causing hours of aggravation in recovering data. During the tentative period that approaches when no one is quite certain what difficulties the Y2K bug will cause, protection is even more essential for productivity and peace of mind. Typical UPS backup systems provide only a minimum amount of backup time. Sometimes they donít react fast enough to prevent data loss, depending on when the power failed. ""The biggest problem in the Y2K challenge will most likely be power interruptions. For some that is an inconvenience, but for computer dependent individuals and companies, that is a disaster. Uninterruptible power supplies are the most logical protection. Monster Cableís UPS line is the right product in the right place at the right time,"" says Chuck Ashman, President of Millennium Information Service U.S. State Department Y2K Consultant for Africa. Power failures are not the only power problem encountered by a computer that can cause data loss. Momentary spikes and surges can overload computer circuitry and cause serious damage to hardware and data. Todayís home office needs both uninterruptable power and full surge protection to be completely safe, even during the best of times. PowerCenterô CG500 features advanced CrashGaurdô Circuitry. A sophisticated microprocessor provides ultra-quick response time and up to 20 minutes of power backup from Monsterís powerful 7,000 mH/Hr battery. CrashGaurd Circuitry prevents hard disk crashes and ensures that no data is lost. CrashGaurdís ultra-quick response time (less than 4 milliseconds) enables CG500 to battery power a system the instant a power disturbance occurs for up to 20 minutes. This gives ample time to save active data and safely shut down a computer system. In case of an emergency, when all power fails, you can have access to important computer data or Internet/e-mail connections. Advanced KickStartô Circuitry can power a computer with Monsterís backup battery, even if the UPS is turned off, so there can be access to emergency services, friends and relatives and the internet. CG500ís ultra-high 500 VA rating provides the maximum current needs to support powerful computer systems with large, high resolution monitors or laser printers during power outages. Unlike other UPS devices, CG500ís full capacity SurgeGaurdô circuitry provides an ultra-high 1600 joule rating for maximum protection against surge and spike damage. This protection extends to modem and network connections as well, protecting the entire computer system. As an added bonus, CG500 features PowerChargeô quick recharge circuit. This makes it possible to recharge the powerful battery in less than four hours. CG500 is the only high performance all-in-one power solution for your entire computer system. For maximum convenience, CG500 has 8 outlets (2 more than the common 6) so an entire home office can be plugged into one compact unit. CG500 retails for $169.95. PowerCenter CG300 also features advanced CrashGaurd Circuitry. A sophisticated microprocessor provides quick response time and up to 16 minutes power backup. CG300 has six color-coded outlets for easy identification and PowerCharge for a 6 hour recharge of the battery. The 4,000 m AH battery with 300 VA capacity allows you to connect one computer and 17 inch monitor for up to 16 minutes of shut down time. CrashGuard Circuitry provides quick response time will ensure that you do not lose any data and prevent hard disk crashes. The 1480 Joule SurgeGuardô Protection provides full computer surge protection with UPS in one compact package. CG300 retail for $119.95. Both CG500 and CG300 have color-coded outlets and matching cord labels. The unique color-coding system assigns each product its own outlet and a matching AC cord label for easy identification when unplugging components. This helps guard against unplugging the wrong component and having to reset component clock. CG500 features Monster PowerÆ cord with 24k gold contacts for maximum power transfer and corrosion resistance as well as a $50,000 equipment protection and limited lifetime product warranty.