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do i need this? Belkin PureAV PF30?

post #1 of 12
Thread Starter 
i'm looking at this product,
Belkin PureAV PF30 Home Theater Power Console.

i just recently purchased a panasonic plasma p42x1 and i was wondering if i need this. i currently own that tv and a sony ps3. i might be interested in getting an audio setup later on.... is it necessary?

i am currently using an aps surge protector....do i need the upgrade? or is it even considered an upgrade?
post #2 of 12
I don't think that you need it. Which APC surge protector are you using?

CJ
post #3 of 12
Thread Starter 
i am currently using this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Su...sxp_grid_i_2_0

i am really new to these kinds of things....
i read in some product reviews and other forums that the belkin product and the like can be used to improve video/audio quality. is this true or is it just a gimmick?

thanks for replying.
post #4 of 12
You would have to have a very bad power source for the power console to have any audible or visual affect. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it for performance issues, but it does look nice

CJ
post #5 of 12
Is there a reason to use such a product over a similarly priced UPS?
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1...3281836&sr=1-2
post #6 of 12
The plasma doesnt really have a cool time, so I guess just a good surge protector is all you really need. Surge/UPS is good, I think. You can most likely get away for around 50 bucks...however, I am no expert, so i dont really know for certain.
post #7 of 12
Thread Starter 
i forgot to mention this in my first post...

I am having a buzzing noise problem with my plasma. can this be fixed by getting this type of product? i live in a pretty old house, and as mentioned, i may have a bad power source?
post #8 of 12
It's a possibility, but I can't say for sure. Can you return the Belkin if it doesn't offer any improvement?

CJ
post #9 of 12
Thread Starter 
i was looking to purchase it at buy.com since it was on sale for $60 at the time i posted. well, i missed the deal and its back up to over $100 now.
but, if a similar deal comes back, i will most likely buy it.
not sure about the return policy. that's something i should've checked out.

thank you for the info.
post #10 of 12
Sorry to hijack this old thread. But they have them on buy.com for $59.99 right now.

Do i need this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Belkin-P...30327467635418

I have a Xbox 360, DVR time warner box, Laptop, Blu-ray system, samsung soundbar and wireless sub all hooked into a regular old power strip right now.

Again do I need this?
post #11 of 12
I used one in my rack because I wanted basically a nice looking rack mountable power strip - but that's all I consider it as being.
post #12 of 12
Is it basically just a pretty powerstrip? Will it save my electronics to the point that a power strip might fail?
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