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Originally Posted by Saphire
My question is, could the Intelligent Ext Lead cut the power so much that it could damage the computers memory and is there a better unit out there.
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Christine,
The extension lead should not have any effect on your computer in normal operation unless it is faulty; from the symptoms you describe, it could well be faulty. It does sound as though it was limiting the power available to your computer, which in turn did not then have sufficient power to reliably boot up. This is unlikely to have damaged the computer, though it may have reduced the power supply's reliability (unlikely and not worth worrying about).
I'd take it back to B&Q and get a refund. Even if you've lost the receipt, you are entitled to a refund if the unit is faulty. B&Q are pretty good on returns, I doubt if you'll get any grief.
Regarding better ones, all I'd say is that the more you pay, generally the better you get. If you get one with a known brand, such as MK or Belkin you're likely to get better quality control. We use stuff by Olson in a lot of kit at work and it's very good, but it won't be cheap.
http://www.olson.co.uk/data-protection.htm
I've been using a socket like this (but not this specific model, mine came from RS but they don't seem to do it any more)
http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrica...d-socket/64120
for a long time and find it convenient because it converts any extension lead you may already have into a protected strip.
Duncan