>David: > >I have two 20" SuperMac monitors here I bought at auction that use those >three RGB connectors to plug into the monitor. But that's it. The >opposite end of the cable fits the Mac's monitor port or the connector >for the SuperMac video card. > >Last summer, I had a high-priced "surge suppressor" that failed during a >thunderstorm. That monitor got cooked. It's in a closet to this day. For >some reason I can't bring myself to dispose of it. >
I just bought a new "surge suppressor". What I actually needed was more outlets, so the suppression part is just a bonus. But it does include an equipment guarantee of (up to) $100,000 in case of damage "due to momentary spikes or surges". Among the exceptions is a specific exclusion for lightning, because this product is a "surge supressor" not a "lighning arrestor". I'm sure this distinction comes from their legal department and likely reduces the number of claims substantially. But it defintely runs counter to the common advice for protecting your equipment from thunderstorms. jim -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
