| MINUTEMAN SmartSine™ UPS Awards |
The Para Systems Minuteman SmartSine S1400 was the best all-around performer with the longest run time and a small form factor. It sat on the floor and, at 6 inches by 17 inches, took up little more room than a shoebox....
The SmartSine also was the slowest to drain in our full-blackout test. The test network stayed online for 43 minutes, 47 seconds—the best time by a few seconds, and more than double that of some rivals. Considering its price, the SmartSine easily earned an A grade and a Reviewer’s Choice designation. (Government Computer News, November 2002)
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| MINUTEMAN Office Plus™ UPS Awards |
"If you are a regular reader of Computer Times, you know we are very particular about the uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) that we recommend. They need to include at least $25,000 of equipment protection, come with a multi-year warranty, have automatic PC shutdown in case of power failure, protect your modem/Internet connection, and have enough outlets for all your equipment at an affordable price. The new line of Minuteman UPS equipment exceeds our requirements at a very competitive price." (Computer Times Editor's Choice, December 2000)
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| MBK Series Awards |
"We looked at a lot of UPSs this year (did we ever). The one that really sticks in our minds is Minuteman's (Carrollton, TX -- 972-446-7363) MBK 680, a nice example of craftsmanship. It's small enough to fit on my desktop (and has
been performing like a champ up there for most of 1999) yet powerful enough to run my CPU
and monitor for close to 45 minutes after "the blackout.; It's handsome too."
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| Pro Series Awards |
"The built in microprocessor also incorporates Minuteman's advanced battery
management feature. This feature oversees battery charging functions to prevent damage to
the battery due to overcharging".
CTI December 1997 |
"All uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) thwart voltage fluctuations and current
outages, but few can beat the balance of features and price of Para Systems' Minuteman Pro
UPS series".
Computer Shopper Sept./Oct. 96 |
Report Card for UPSs
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Weight |
Minuteman
Pro 200 |
Apc
Back-UPS
Office |
| Surge Protection |
10% |
5 |
5 |
| Number of
Plugs |
10% |
4 |
5 |
| Battery Backup |
40% |
5 |
4 |
| Weight |
15% |
4 |
4 |
| Overall Size |
25% |
4.5 |
4.5 |
| Total Score |
100% |
4.625 |
4.325 |
(Ratings 1-5, 5 the highest)
NetGuide Magazine Sept. 1996
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| Pro Rackmount Series Awards |
"Rack-mountable equipment is great. You install it on standard equipment racks, putting it out of harms
way- and save office space for more important things like water coolers, hot pretzel
stands...That’s why we like Minuteman’s Pro Rackmount line of Uninterruptible
Power Supplies (UPS), a super flat 3.5" high and 5" wide. The slim,
rackmountable Pro Rackmount UPS from Minuteman saves real estate and comes in 700, 1,000
1,400 and 2,200VA models".
TELECONNECT May 1998 |
"Trademarked Minuteman technologies extend the
input voltage range the units can handle by boosting output levels when input A/C is low
and reducing output when input is too high. This extends battery life".
Computer TELEPHONY May 1998 |
"It carries a maximum load of 18 amps, and with an input voltage ranging from 92-140,
sends out a silky smooth 120V".
TELECONNECT January 1996
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| Sentry Power Management Awards |
"Minuteman boasts a transfer time of about four milliseconds, so we didn’t even
notice a hiccup on the PC when we pulled the plug. At
two minutes the computer’s OS shut down; on reboot it was fully functional. No files
damaged. And all done with a COM port connection-not even a special shutdown card. We were
impressed"!
TELECONNECT May 1998 |
