UPS suggestions for iMac...

Just got an iMac and I need to make sure that I'm protected from power issues etc. I want something better that a surge protector power strip. I'm thinking of one of the APC UPS (battery backup).
Anyone have experiences with the APC UPS on Mac's? Or does anyone have other suggestions for having a UPS?
Thanks,

B60Boy,
I found an APC configuration tool that I think you will find useful. You can input what your needs are and it will suggest some UPS choices for you.
http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/
I did a dry run based on what I thought your needs were and it came up with 3 different selections. Give it a try and see if it answers your question.

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