Fellowes makes a lot of different paper shredders, and they really seem to know what they’re doing. The PC77Cs is relatively large (7 gallon basket) and robust (shreds up to 12 sheets at a time, although half that is probably more reasonable) and can also process CDs, paper clips, staples, and credit cards. The shredding output is confetti (agreed upon to be worlds safer than simple strips) and the mechanics are quiet. There’s not much setup or maintenance to using it–the shredding blades turn themselves on when you stick paper in there, and turn themselves off when nothing’s happening. Amazingly, the blades will NOT activate when someone sticks their finger into the slot, with Fellowes’ “Safe Sense Technology”. Word has it that their customer service is top-notch too, and the cutting blades come with a 5 year warranty. If you barely need to shred anything ever, this is not the thing for you: it’s cheaper and easier to just taking a pair of scissors to whatever you’re worried about. But if you fear the identity thieves, this shredder will consume that huge stack of bank statements and tax returns from 6 years ago, and it might even be kind of fun. This is a lot of shredder for $100.

[Apologies for the lack of manufacturer links; Fellowes' website is effectively nonresponsive. --Saul]

Beth :: Aug.07.2007 :: Paper Shredder :: No Comments »

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