APC Outlet Surge Prot (PF8VNT3-UK) Surge Suppressor

Pros: Full featured surge protector for both data and power at a great price.
Cons: none

If you’ve been working with computers for some time you probably have a nice collection of surge protectors both in use and tucked away just in case. I must have a dozen of varying ages stuck in my parts closet and often just give the old ones away. ...

Pros: Good quality,nice extras,outlet spacing
Cons: Outlets a little tight need to wiggle to get in

Well a few years back got an earlier model APC surge protector (actually got 2) and both have served me well and I am still using them.Back in August bought on of these models along with 3 other ones w/o Ethernet.The 3 w/o Ethernet were for my 2 ...

Pros: well designed
Cons: cable signal degrades hard to get plugs in and out

I bought this one for its coaxial cable protection function, but the result was terrible. It greatly degraded the signal. When I used it with TV, the program on TV became unclear. When I used it with computer, the high-speed Internet kept dropping.

I intended to return it to Amazon, and I found Amazon's return policy is that only partial refund for opened products. How can I know it's dysfunctional before I destroyed the package and used it? In the future, I only buy stuff at Online stores with local stores, such as Bestbuy or Circuit city, so that I can easily get refund.