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Do you need battery backup? Most folks really don’t.
Batteries only last a few minutes on a desktop and laptops have batteries built in.
Bob Vila and I recommend having an electrician install a Whole House Surge Protector:
http://video.bobvila.com/m/21320498/whole-house-surge-protection.htm
You will never need to buy another surge protector again and this gives everything (your home theater, all of your equipment, etc) protection. I don’t know about where you live, but where I live, my home insurance company also gave me a discount when I installed one of these.
If you really want a big power bar with a battery, go with APC. Their management software makes them the market leader for a reason.
Go with one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/APC-BR1500LCD-1500VA-Outlets-BACK-UPS/dp/B000NDA5E0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1266876007&sr=8-4
$187.89 from Amazon. It has a pretty LED screen, 8 Outlets and enough juice to keep things running for a while.