Hi Dan, I am just waiting now for the machine to be returned, hopefully they do find the fault and rectify it so I can test it before the warranty runs out.

I know im late...
 

As if after all that all it was, was the USB port. Its funny what can go wrong with computers.

I know its very late though but as previously mentioned, you do get what you pay for regarding PDUs so its always worthin spending a little more as it will last you longer and will be more reliable. I bought one a few years ago and i still have the exact same one looking after my computer and a couple of hard drives.

although i have all my software and images backed up.....the equipment they are backed up too is plugged into the same PDU..... all my faith is in it not blowing up!

This will be my next one anyway! http://www.pduonline.co.uk/special-a...cted-pdus.html or one of them at least....