Surge Protectors

A surge protector is a must, if you want to ensure the safety of your computer and all of the connected equipment. Many of the better name brands will offer a warranty that will pay the replacement cost of any damage that may be caused if a voltage spike does make it through the surge protector. Whether or not a surge protector has a replacement cost warranty is very important, because if they don't believe in their product, neither should you.

We recommend the Tripp Lite Protect It! 10-Outlet Surge Suppressor. It is covered by a great warranty, and even includes a data recovery warranty.

Product Description
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Tripp Lite's 10-outlet Protect It! surge suppressor (model TLP1008TEL) provides economical AC surge suppression for workstations, PCs, telecom systems, home electronics, and other sensitive equipment. The TLP1008TEL offers 10 outlets, an eight-foot cord with a space-saving right-angle plug, and diagnostic LEDs confirm suppressor "protection present" (green) and "grounded" (red) status.

The unit has a surge-suppression rating of 2395 joules to shield equipment from line noise and even the strongest surges. One input and two output RJ-11 analog phone jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax/phone equipment.

Two rows of outlets include five widely spaced inputs for bulky "wall wart" transformers, which won't cover the remaining outlets. Built-in sliding outlet safety covers keep dust and fingers out of unused inputs.

Keyhole mounting tabs permit wall mounting, and the strip exceeds IEEE 587 category A&B specifications. The suppressor is covered by $150,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance (USA & Canada only) with a data-recovery warranty.