PC Magazine References
PC Magazine References
This page documents surge protectors, power strips, line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), and related power-protection products identified in PC Magazine advertisements, product listings, and editorial content.
Many products documented here may not yet have dedicated articles. References are preserved to assist with dating products, establishing historical pricing, and identifying otherwise undocumented models.
December 5, 2000
APC Symmetra RM
A full-page APC advertisement published in the December 5, 2000 issue of PC Magazine promoted the newly introduced Symmetra RM rack-mount uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
The advertisement described the Symmetra RM as:
The first N+1 rack-mountable Power Array with all the reliability of Symmetra's patented redundancy and scalability.
Features highlighted in the advertisement included:
- Standard 19-inch rack mounting
- N+1 power redundancy
- User-replaceable and hot-swappable modules
- Integrated Web/SNMP management
- Scalable power capacity up to 6 kVA
- LCD and LED status display
- Network operating system compatibility
The advertisement also promoted a mail-in offer to enter a drawing for a free Symmetra RM system and directed readers to APC promotional websites and telephone sales channels.
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Full-page APC Symmetra RM advertisement from PC Magazine, December 5, 2000. -
Advertisement detail highlighting Symmetra RM features and design. -
Business reply card included with the Symmetra RM advertisement.
Compaq Pro UPS 500
A Compaq advertisement published in the December 5, 2000 issue of PC Magazine listed the Compaq Pro UPS 500 at a retail price of $149.
The advertisement described the unit as:
Protect your equipment and data from damage due to power surges, spikes, and outages.
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Compaq advertisement from PC Magazine, December 5, 2000. -
Detail showing the Compaq Pro UPS 500 listing.
