UPS devices are quite often overlooked by mobile workers which can be very costly both for replacement of their mobile gear and the data they lose. Mobile professionals often work in less than ideal conditions and the electrical connections may not always be perfect quality. In order for UPS devices to benefit mobile professionals they must be compact, not weigh too much and be full featured. Find below UPS devices which provide the features mobile professionals demand and all are under 8lbs.
1. Tripp Lite Internet Office 300 UPS System
This UPS weighs 4.5lbs and is a very compact UPS solution for mobile workers. It's dimensions are: 2.6"H x 11"W x 4.5"D. It will maintain an Internet connection which allows you to keep working during short blackouts or properly shut down during longer outages. It features 6 outlets (3 UPS & surge + 3 surge-only outlets) and diagnostic LEDs. Built-in RJ45 jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax/10BT equipment. $25,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance covers connected equipment.
2. IBM UPS 500 6Out
The IBM UPS weighs 4lbs. It has 6 outlets to protect multiple devices. The Battery Backup has a 10 minute run-time. It provides network and phone line surge protection to help protect surges from entering two connected devices sharing a phone line. It also has a power management program shutdown software saves and closes all open files and applications, and provides graceful unattended operating system shutdown.