Historical Price References
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.
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Bulldog Computer Products advertisement showing 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.
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CDW advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994. -
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.
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CompUSA Direct advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994. -
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 |
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| 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.
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ComputAbility Consumer Electronics advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994. -
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.
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Kenosha Computer Center advertisement from PC Magazine, December 6, 1994. -
Power-protection pricing section showing APC and Tripp Lite products.
