QUOTE(HappyA_Q @ May 29 2009, 12:39 PM)
After having my modem being struck by lightning for 3 times within 2 years (changed modems thrice), I have thought about having some lightning protection for my PC and also modem etc.
So, I would need some advice, hopefully LYN forumers can help me with:-
1) What's the difference between Automated Voltage Regulator (AVR), UPS and Surge Protector? (Errr, don't ask me to wiki laaa)
2) Out of these 3, which is the one which supposed to help protect my gadgets from lightning? Some Low Yat salesmen claimed to me that all 3 could protect lightning.
3) Belkin 6-port Surge protector cost like RM159, and there's this brand called Neuropower UPS cost like RM169. Which is better?
Need your expert advice~

Rather than spending money on purchasing those protectors, why not take some effort to plug off every single thing you have including the line connected to the modem?
What I know is that UPS provides you extra minutes of uninterrupted power supply to your computer in case there is any electric disruption happening. For AVR, as its name suggests, regulates the voltage to ensure stable power supply at all times. This actually helps a lot in providing stable voltage required, if your house's electric cable is old. If you use both of them together, it would be great.
Hope that is what you want.
This post has been edited by BlueWind: May 29 2009, 06:19 PM