American Power Conversion Expands its Award Winning Line of Mobile Accessories with Three New Products

		Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) is a leading global provider of high availability systems for network-critical physical infrastructure. APC's comprehensive products and services, designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. Headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, APC reported sales of $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2004, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All trademarks are the property of their owners. (PRNewsFoto) WEST KINGSTON, RI USA

APC Introduces the Universal Power Adapter, Universal Notebook Battery 65Wh, and Power Port Accessory LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC), a world leader in power availability and protection solutions, today announced an expansion of its award winning line of mobile accessories with the introduction of APC's Universal Power Adapter, Universal Notebook Battery 65Wh, and Power Port Accessory. With these additions, APC makes it even easier for mobile users to access power for notebooks and mobile devices. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031003/NEAPCLOGO ) Consumers and professionals continue to stretch the boundaries of mobile computing, creating opportunities for innovative solutions," said Joe Loberti, general manager of APC's Consumer Network Solutions group. "APC is proud to respond by expanding its existing product family to include the Universal Power Adapter, Universal Notebook Battery 65Wh, and Power Port Accessory." These new products feature the following capabilities: * Universal Power Adapter -- is a power supply that can run most leading brands of notebook computers using power from any airplane, auto or AC outlet. It includes a variety of 'notebook tips' and features a voltage selector switch, making it easy to set up and use. The adapter also can power two additional devices, such as a phone, PDA or MP3 player at the same time as a notebook, via a USB power port and splitter cable. Available in the first quarter 2006, the Universal Power Adapter carries an estimated resale price of $99.99 (UPA9). * Universal Notebook Battery 65Wh -- is a lightweight portable notebook battery that provides up to six hours of runtime, depending on a computer's size and configurations. The Universal Notebook Battery is easy to set up, with a voltage selector switch and LEDs that indicate remaining power capacity. It is ideal for long business trips or charging the battery of a notebook when AC power is not available. Currently available in North America, the estimated resale price is $149.99 (UPB60). * Power Port Accessory -- is an add-on to the Universal Notebook Battery, allowing consumers to charge devices such as cell phones, PDAs and MP3 players, when AC power is unavailable. Available in the first quarter 2006, the Power Port Accessory carries an estimated resale price of $19.99 (UP5V). These new accessories can work independently or in conjunction with APC's Power Ready Notebook Cases. APC will exhibit these and other mobile computing products at 2006 International CES from January 5-8 in booth 35648 South Hall 4. For more information about APC and its other innovative mobile solutions, please call 800-877-4080 or visit APC's Web site at http://www.apc.com. About American Power Conversion Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end solutions for real-time infrastructure. APC's comprehensive products and services for home and corporate environments improve the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC offers a wide variety of products for network-critical physical infrastructure including InfraStruXure(TM), its revolutionary architecture for on-demand data centers, as well as physical threat management products through the company's NetBotz(R) division. These products and services help companies increase the availability and reliability of their IT systems. Headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, APC reported sales of $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2004, and is a Fortune 1000, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Company. All trademarks are the property of their owners. For more information contact: APC Contact Elizabeth de Castro, APC media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext. 2957, edecastr@apcc.com