APC Back-UPS RS-700

At about a foot long and seven and a half inches high, this little box is a giant savior if you ever need it. When your power goes out, you have two primary problems (other than whacking your shin on the coffee table): First, you can’t do much work. If you’re using your laptop you’re ok for a short time, but otherwise you’re dead in the water. Second, when the power comes back on you run the risk of damaging your electronics with the resulting power surge. A good surge protector is of course a must, but why not cure both issues with one great devise? The RS-700 will keep you productive, and it comes with a $150,000 equipment protection policy to cover you on the other end.

Price tag: $130 Where to get it: APC.com