Save Money on Your Electric Bill

By Chad A. Johnson · July 3, 2008

My computer speakers are always on, whether being used or not. This is because the manufacturer failed to add a power button. Since climbing under my desk to plug or unplug them is unrealistic, the speakers remain on all the time.

This lack of ability to power down isn’t uncommon with technology. Many scanners, printers, external hard drives and speakers are very difficult to shut them off.

The push for being green and the need to save money in this real estate market calls for a better solution than simply leaving everything on. This is where the APC Back-UPS ES 750 VA comes in.

The APC Back-UPS ES750 VA is more than a 10 outlet surge protector with battery backup. It is a power saving device, as well.

The ES750 incorporates 3 outlets that are controlled by the power status of the master. In English, you plug your computer into the master outlet and the ES750 powers up the 3 controlled outlets when the computer is on. The controlled outlets are powered down when the computer shuts off.

Available for under $90, the APC Back-UPS ES750 is a solid choice to protect your sensitive real estate technology from power surges and power outages. It also could end up paying for itself as APC claims a $40 a year energy bill savings when using the ES750.