I needed a surge protector for my daughter's new home that would give her protection through her cable modem which she uses for their desk top computer. I had checked locally at Office Depot and Office Max and decided on the eight outlet Belkin surge protector after looking at several models and brands. I checked next on-line and bought the same unit from Amazon for around $15 less than it retailed for at those two stores, plus no freight or tax. It is working fine for her.