A silent UPS

[Robin Laing]

Konstantin Svist wrote:
> Da Rock wrote:
>> This may sound like a strange question, but is there a way to mute the
>> voice box of a UPS? I have a highly specialised application for one- I
>> need a mobile desktop pc (very cheap). I need to setup a pc for my
>> little girl so that she has music, video, and visualisations while she's
>> in her cot- which is mobile and moved from room to room. So I don't want
>> to shutdown the pc when in transit, and I certainly don't want any
>> shrieks when I unplug the power...
>>
>>   
> 
> 
> They're usually called "laptops" :-)
> 
> Some UPS models have a mute button, but you need to press it after you 
> hear the alarm.
> Alternative is to open one up and disconnect the speaker wires.
> Best, of course, is to just get a cheap laptop
> 
> 
> 
> 

I will second the comment on a laptop.  You can get a decent laptop for 
around the same price as all the hardware and software to mount a 
computer, ups, speakers...

The added benefit is total mobility.  Now you can take the full setup in 
a vehicle if you have to transport her to a different location.  Or if 
the need arises, a hospital (with added security).




-- 
Robin Laing