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File:PCMag_19941206_Prices_MidwestComputerWorks_01.png|Midwest Computer Works advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
File:PCMag_19941206_Prices_MidwestComputerWorks_01.png|Midwest Computer Works advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
File:PCMag_19941206_Prices_MidwestComputerWorks_close_01.png|Battery backup and power-protection pricing section.
File:PCMag_19941206_Prices_MidwestComputerWorks_close_01.png|Battery backup and power-protection pricing section.
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=== PC Zone ===
The following power-protection products were advertised by PC Zone in the December 6, 1994 issue of ''PC Magazine''.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Manufacturer
! Product Family
! Model
! Capacity
! Price
! Vendor
! Source
|-
| [[APC]]
| SurgeArrest
| Personal SurgeArrest 7 Outlet
| N/A
| $18.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[APC]]
| SurgeArrest
| Personal SurgeArrest 7 Outlet w/ Phone
| N/A
| $29.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[APC]]
| Back-UPS
| Back-UPS 250
| 250 VA
| $119.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[APC]]
| Back-UPS
| Back-UPS 450
| 450 VA
| $239.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[APC]]
| Back-UPS
| Back-UPS 600
| 600 VA
| $335.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[APC]]
| Smart-UPS
| Smart-UPS 1250
| 1250 VA
| $805.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| BC Series
| BC400
| 400 VA
| $174.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| Smart UPS Series
| SMART 250 LAN
| 250 VA
| $232.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| Smart UPS Series
| SMART 400 LAN
| 400 VA
| $279.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| Smart UPS Series
| SMART 750 LAN
| 750 VA
| $428.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|-
| [[Tripp Lite]]
| Smart UPS Series
| SMART 1250 LAN
| 1250 VA
| $659.98
| PC Zone
| PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
|}
The PC Zone advertisement is notable for including both APC SurgeArrest surge protectors and APC UPS products. It is currently the earliest pricing reference in the archive for APC SurgeArrest products.
The listing also provides a useful comparison between surge suppressors and UPS systems. A seven-outlet APC Personal SurgeArrest sold for as little as $18.98, while APC Smart-UPS systems exceeded $800 at the high end.
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File:PCMag_19941206_Prices_PCZone_01.png|PC Zone advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
File:PCMag_19941206_Prices_PCZone_close_01.png|Backup, UPS, and SurgeArrest pricing section.
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Revision as of 18:26, 16 September 2026

Historical Price References

This page documents historical pricing for surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), line conditioners, and related power-protection equipment identified in advertisements, catalogs, dealer listings, and buyer's guides.

Prices reflect the advertised selling price at the time of publication and may not represent manufacturer suggested retail pricing.

December 6, 1994

Bulldog Computer Products

The following APC Back-UPS models were advertised by Bulldog Computer Products in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 280 280 VA $99 Bulldog Computer Products PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 400 400 VA $159 Bulldog Computer Products PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 450 450 VA $189 Bulldog Computer Products PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 600 600 VA $259 Bulldog Computer Products PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 900 900 VA $359 Bulldog Computer Products PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The Bulldog Computer Products advertisement provides a useful reference for retail UPS pricing in late 1994. Advertised APC Back-UPS models ranged from $99 for the Back-UPS 280 to $359 for the Back-UPS 900.

  • Bulldog Computer Products advertisement showing APC Back-UPS pricing.
    Bulldog Computer Products advertisement showing APC Back-UPS pricing.
  • Close-up of APC Back-UPS pricing.
    Close-up of APC Back-UPS pricing.

CDW

The following power-protection products were advertised by CDW in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 280 280 VA $99.53 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 400 400 VA $159.94 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 450 450 VA $189.99 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 600 600 VA $264.24 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 900 900 VA $374.88 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 1250 1250 VA $499.24 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 400 400 VA $299.69 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 600 600 VA $363.38 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 900 900 VA $514.61 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 1250 1250 VA $644.24 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC SurgeArrest Network N/A $34.97 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC SurgeArrest Pro N/A $33.58 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC SurgeArrest Network + Phone N/A $48.65 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Line-R 600 600 VA $119.09 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC250 250 VA $99.11 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC400 400 VA $155.59 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC500 500 VA $189.42 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart UPS Series SMART 250 LAN 250 VA $226.81 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart UPS Series SMART 400 LAN 400 VA $279.22 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Isobar Isobar 4 Outlet N/A $38.95 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Isobar Isobar 6 Outlet N/A $46.38 CDW PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The CDW advertisement provides a broader view of the power-protection market in late 1994, including APC Back-UPS units, APC Smart-UPS systems, APC SurgeArrest products, APC Line-R voltage regulators, Tripp Lite battery-backup products, and Tripp Lite Isobar surge suppressors.

  • CDW advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
    CDW advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
  • Power-protection pricing section showing APC and Tripp Lite products.
    Power-protection pricing section showing APC and Tripp Lite products.

CompUSA Direct

The following power-protection product was advertised by CompUSA Direct in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
APC Back-UPS APC 400 Backup UPS 400 VA $179.99 CompUSA Direct PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The CompUSA Direct advertisement provides another reference point for APC Back-UPS pricing during late 1994. The APC 400 Backup UPS was advertised for $179.99, approximately $20 higher than the comparable Back-UPS 400 listing advertised by Bulldog Computer Products in the same issue.

  • CompUSA Direct advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
    CompUSA Direct advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
  • Close-up showing APC 400 Backup UPS pricing.
    Close-up showing APC 400 Backup UPS pricing.

ComputAbility

The following power-protection products were advertised by ComputAbility Consumer Electronics in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
Tripp Lite BC Series BC250 250 VA $92 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC400 400 VA $149 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC500 500 VA $179 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC500LAN 500 VA $189 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC600LAN 600 VA $239 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC900LAN 900 VA $339 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC1250LAN 1250 VA $439 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI500LAN 500 VA $239 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI600LAN 600 VA $269 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI750LAN 750 VA $339 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI900LAN 900 VA $419 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI1250LAN 1250 VA $549 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI1600LAN 1600 VA $739 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite OmniPower Line Interactive UPS OMNI2000LAN 2000 VA $929 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART250 250 VA $215 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART400 400 VA $269 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART500 500 VA $285 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART600 600 VA $305 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART750 750 VA $379 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART900 900 VA $449 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart Series Intelligent UPS SMART1250 1250 VA $585 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 280 280 VA $99 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 400 400 VA $155 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 450 450 VA $185 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 600 600 VA $255 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 900 900 VA $359 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 1250 1250 VA $489 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 400 400 VA $275 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 600 600 VA $329 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 900 900 VA $469 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 1250 1250 VA $585 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 2000 2000 VA $979 ComputAbility PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The ComputAbility advertisement provides one of the most extensive power-protection price lists identified in the archive, covering APC Back-UPS, APC Smart-UPS, Tripp Lite BC Series, Tripp Lite OmniPower line-interactive UPS systems, and Tripp Lite Smart Series intelligent UPS systems.

  • ComputAbility Consumer Electronics advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
    ComputAbility Consumer Electronics advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
  • Power-supply section showing APC and Tripp Lite pricing.
    Power-supply section showing APC and Tripp Lite pricing.

Kenosha Computer Center

The following power-protection products were advertised by Kenosha Computer Center in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 250 250 VA $99 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 400 400 VA $159 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 450 450 VA $189 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 600 600 VA $259 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 900 900 VA $359 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 1250 1250 VA $485 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 400 400 VA $279 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 600 600 VA $329 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 900 900 VA $469 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 1250 1250 VA $589 Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite UPS Products All Models Various Call Kenosha Computer Center PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The Kenosha Computer Center advertisement provides additional pricing references for APC Back-UPS and Smart-UPS products during late 1994. Unlike several competing advertisements published in the same issue, Tripp Lite products were listed without pricing and required prospective customers to contact the vendor directly.

  • Kenosha Computer Center advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
    Kenosha Computer Center advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
  • Power-protection pricing section showing APC and Tripp Lite products.
    Power-protection pricing section showing APC and Tripp Lite products.

Midwest Computer Works

The following power-protection products were advertised by Midwest Computer Works in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
APC Back-UPS BK280 280 VA $99 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS BK400 400 VA $149 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS BK450 450 VA $185 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS BK600 600 VA $249 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS BK900 900 VA $359 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS BK1250 1250 VA $485 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS AP400 400 VA $279 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS AP600 600 VA $334 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS AP900 900 VA $489 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS AP900NET 900 VA $539 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS AP1250 1250 VA $619 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC UPS Products UPS 220V Models Various Call Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC250 250 VA $95 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC400 400 VA $145 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC500 500 VA $173 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC500 LAN 500 VA $179 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC600 LAN 600 VA $229 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC750 LAN 750 VA $289 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC900 LAN 900 VA $339 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC LAN Series BC1250 LAN 1250 VA $439 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Omni Series Omni 500 LAN 500 VA $239 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Omni Series Omni 600 LAN 600 VA $275 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Omni Series Omni 750 LAN 750 VA $336 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Omni Series Omni 1250 LAN 1250 VA $545 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Line Conditioner Series LC1200 N/A $139 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Line Conditioner Series LC1800 N/A $187 Midwest Computer Works PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The Midwest Computer Works advertisement is notable for including APC Back-UPS and Smart-UPS models, multiple Tripp Lite BC and Omni LAN series UPS products, and Tripp Lite LC-series line conditioners.

  • Midwest Computer Works advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
    Midwest Computer Works advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
  • Battery backup and power-protection pricing section.
    Battery backup and power-protection pricing section.

PC Zone

The following power-protection products were advertised by PC Zone in the December 6, 1994 issue of PC Magazine.

Manufacturer Product Family Model Capacity Price Vendor Source
APC SurgeArrest Personal SurgeArrest 7 Outlet N/A $18.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC SurgeArrest Personal SurgeArrest 7 Outlet w/ Phone N/A $29.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 250 250 VA $119.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 450 450 VA $239.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Back-UPS Back-UPS 600 600 VA $335.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
APC Smart-UPS Smart-UPS 1250 1250 VA $805.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite BC Series BC400 400 VA $174.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart UPS Series SMART 250 LAN 250 VA $232.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart UPS Series SMART 400 LAN 400 VA $279.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart UPS Series SMART 750 LAN 750 VA $428.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994
Tripp Lite Smart UPS Series SMART 1250 LAN 1250 VA $659.98 PC Zone PC Magazine, Dec. 6, 1994

The PC Zone advertisement is notable for including both APC SurgeArrest surge protectors and APC UPS products. It is currently the earliest pricing reference in the archive for APC SurgeArrest products.

The listing also provides a useful comparison between surge suppressors and UPS systems. A seven-outlet APC Personal SurgeArrest sold for as little as $18.98, while APC Smart-UPS systems exceeded $800 at the high end.

  • PC Zone advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
    PC Zone advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994.
  • Backup, UPS, and SurgeArrest pricing section.
    Backup, UPS, and SurgeArrest pricing section.
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