Web Chase competition (closes noon, May 7, 2003)

The new black-cased Back-UPS ES350 and ES500 uninterruptible power supplies provide both battery backup and surge protection for connected computers, notebooks and peripherals.

Both of APC's Back-UPS ES models offer a range of standard features typically found on more expensive UPSs designed for large office environments. These include file saving, auto-shutdown software as well as telephone/fax/modem and digital subscriber line (ADSL) protection to stop power surges from damaging connected equipment. The ES350 model provides protection for power loads up to 350VA, and the ES500 model for loads up to 500VA.

Both models are compact and include five power outlets. Three of the outlets provide battery backup, while all five give protection against damaging power surges or spikes.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectivity is a standard feature, while the power management software supports the Mac OS, as well as all versions of Windows.

Back-UPS ES power supplies are simple to use and easy to maintain. They run automatic self-diagnostics to ensure peak performance, then alert the user if there is a problem. After a power event has occurred, the overload reset is activated by simply pushing a button.

Designed to maximise battery performance, the intelligent battery management feature continuously monitors the battery and will notify the user when it needs replacing. The battery is long-lasting and replaceable, allowing the user to save on cost while extending the life of the UPS. Other features include visual and audible alarms for overload, low battery warning and an indicator showing battery usage during an electrical outage.

"Home and small office businesses are as susceptible to power problems as their larger counterparts in office blocks," says Leanne Cunnold, Managing Director for APC Australia and New Zealand.

"They rely on the same power supply, which means that they are equally at risk of damage to equipment or data. APC now offers small businesses the same technology that is common in large companies with the introduction of Back-UPS ES."

The Back-UPS ES 350 is valued at NZ$272.00 (including GST).

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How to enter:

The answers to this week's competition can be found in the

Herald Feature: Electricity

. For each answer, please include the URL (web address) of the web page on which you found the answer.

1. On April 28, the Winter Power Taskforce doubled the power saving target for New Zealanders to ____ per cent.

2. What proportion of electricity in New Zealand is used by businesses?

3. The Government is making plans for a state regulator of the electricity sector, conceding that its preferred option, industry self-regulation, will probably not get off the ground. Industry players must vote by May 14 on whether to accept a set of self-regulatory arrangements capped by an

E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _   G _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _   Board elected by industry participants.

Send your answers to

webchase@nzherald.co.nz

.

Be sure to include your:

* name

* email address

* daytime telephone number

* home address

The winner will be announced next Friday in the New Zealand Herald online edition.

Good luck, and thanks for entering!

COMPETITION RULES: Limit one entry per person. Competition entry is only by e-mail to webchase@nzherald.co.nz. Winner(s) will be selected at random from all correct entries received within the time specified and will be notified by telephone or email. This competition is only open to current New Zealand residents, living within New Zealand. Employees of Wilson and Horton and their agencies are not eligible to enter. Judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners' names and photographs may be used for publicity purposes.

Congratulations to last week's winner:

Keith Roberts of Mangere East won

Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum

from Grace Computers.