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 Easy to set up, but cable signal degrades December 18, 2004
54gordon (New Jersery, USA)
56 out of 57 found this review helpful
Unlike many power-strips/surge protectors I've bought in the past, the APC model PF11VT3 is well designed to accomodate all types of transformer plugs and regular power cords. The "Pivoting Strain Relief" cable makes it very convenient to set up in tight places and the cord management clip does a very nice job of keeping cords orderly. This review comes after only about 3 weeks owning so it's too early to see if the surge protection works (it may be working without me knowing it). I haven't hooked it up to a phone line, so no comment there. My one disappointment came when I hooked my coaxial cable up to the unit. My internet signal degraded to the point where I had to remove it and hook it back up directly to the cable modem. Documentation and instructions were very clear. Overall I like it and intend to buy another for a second computer (no cable hook up for this one).
Very useful, but hard to get plugs in and out March 9, 2006
Your Average Gadgeteer (McLean, VA USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Overall, I like this surge protector and would buy it again. I bought it primarily because of the 11 outlets, six of which are spaced out to accommodate big brick-style transformer plugs. I did a lot of digging to find the surge protector that had the most outlets in this configuration, and this unit always came up. It has worked just fine for the month or so I've owned it. I particularly appreciate the angled plug, which allows you to use the second plug in a wall outlet without a problem.
I only have two quibbles with the APC--the color and the stiffness caused by the plug-activated safety shutters. Plugging and unplugging cords requires some force to overcome the safety shutters, which could be a problem if you are trying to get something plugged or unplugged while the unit is in an awkward position or hard-to-reach location. On a much more minor note, the black unit and cord stand out quite a bit against light-colored walls and carpets, even when tucked behind a desk.
I don't use the phone or coax plugs, so I don't know if my unit has the problem (or "feature") other reviewers have reported with Internet signal degradation.
 If you are going to use Coaxial cable protection, don't buy this one August 1, 2006
Tony (Blacksburg, VA)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this one for its coaxial cable protection function, but the result is terrible. It greatly degrades the signal. When I use it with TV, the program on TV became unclear. When I use it with computer, the high-speed internet kept dropping.
I intended to return it to Amazon, and I found Amazon's return policy is that only partial refund for opened products. How can I know it's dysfunctional before I destroyed the package and used it? In the future, I only buy stuff at online stores with local stores, such as bestbuy or circuit city, so that I can easily get refund.
 Awesome Product January 13, 2006
Shawn P. Emerton (Plano, TX USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Seriously, this is a great product. 11 outlets with 6 of them spaced out for BIG plugs is a wonderful feature to have. 3 of the spaced outlets have "always on" power, meaning that they have juice even when the unit is turned "Off". It has 3 led's, one green that lets you know when it's turned on, one yellow that lets you know when there's an overload, and the coolest feature, one red to let you know that there's a problem with your internal wireing at the outlet. That's right, this will tell you if your outlet is properly grounded! Now this unit comes with telephone and cable jacks for surge protection, but if you use either dial-up or Cable internet it will kill your connection. I only suggest using the phone line for your actual phone, and the cable for your tv. The plug activated protectors is a great feature. Sure you have to push extra hard to get the plug in the socket, but it also helps provent dust and other unwanted items out of the plug sockets as well.
Great surge protector, especially for transformers March 9, 2006
The Mango Man (Southeast of disorder..)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I really likethe design on this Protector, and bought 3.
It allows you to plug multiple transformers in, and still have room for regular plugs. Slipping plus in is a firm push, but not that tough.
I also like the fact that it gives you a warning light if you get up around 12 amps.. Cool, but you have to keep in mind a 15 amp circuit shoulldn't have 12 amps to one plug..
The cord restraint system slides out to hold all the cords, then wedges backin to hold them in place. A bit hard to set up, and a zip tie could achieve the same thing, altough this is way easier if you change things.
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