Any recommendations on the best cost/battery life UPS's that also have 
support for automatic shutdown via usb/parallel port interfaces?

Charles Steinkuehler wrote:
> Jonathan Hutchins wrote:
> 
>> Reccommended sources for batteries for UPSs? 
> 
> 
> If you need standard 12-volt 7-AmpHour gel-cells, I get them from SES, 
> near the I-35/I-435 exchange:
> 
> Work:    +1(800) 779-2865
> Fax:    +1 (913) 599-3716
>     
> Address:    14961 W. 101st Terr
>         Lenexa, KS  66215
> 
> They are apx. $12 each for Yuasa NP7-12 (standard 12V, 7AH gel-cells, 
> with 3/16" terminals), and NO SHIPPING!!!  I think the "normal" price if 
> you're not set up on account with them is $15-18, but that's still a 
> pretty good price.
> 
> They sell these by the carton for alarm systems, and typically have 
> hundreds in stock.
> 
> Note that SES is a wholesaler, so you'll need to have a tax ID number to 
> purchase.
>