Best Paper Shredder for Home Use

Crosscut Paper Shredders - Best Rated Document Shredder for Home Use

Why a Home Shredder is a Very Useful Device

Sony Corp. has just anounced that "an unauthorized person obtained information (from its Playstation network) including players' names, birth dates, addresses, email addresses, passwords and log-in names." Sony says that it cannot rule out the possibility that credit card information was also taken.

Fellowes Powershred Paper Shredder W11C

Although this is not directly relevant to document shredders as it concerns online security, it is neverthless a reminder that identity theft and obtaining people's personal information is a very real problem and that a paper shredder is a very useful piece of equipment to have at home.

So which is the best paper shredder for home use ?

In a recent survey an overwhelming majority of users of paper shredders reviewing the Fellowes Powershred W-11C gave it high marks for the quality of its construction and overall value. Users like its ability to easily shred unopened junk mail. As it only costs around $60 it is not the biggest or most powerful document shredder you will find and it can only handle about five sheets of paper at a time.

The W-11C from Fellowes is a cross-cut shredder, which provides greate security than a strip shredder, asit cuts your documents up into fine pieces of confetti. One complaint about the W-11C shredder is that it is a bit noisy, but this is something that is often said about the cheaper shredders. There were also some users who reported that the W-11C stopped completely working within a short time and after only moderate to occasional use, although there is a 3-year warranty on the cutter.

One user said "I emptied 6 months of junk mail into the shredder, unopened credit card offers, old bank statements, several checkbook pads etc.... I pushed it to its limit. .... I had to empty the bin 9 times... and its still running great! The construction is solid, safety features are great (the child safety lock on the top is really secure and impossible to override), and within reason, this shredder can take whatever you throw at it."

So although it may not be the absolute best home use paper shredder, it probably offers the best value as it only costs around $60.

Description

The Fellowes W-11C paper shredder has safety interlock switch for safe and efficient shredding. When the lid is lifted, the shredder stops automatically. The Powershred W-11C reduces documents to 5/32" x 2" higher-security confetti particles, and can shred up to 11 sheets per pass (optimistic 5 is more realistic). Fitted with a 9" wide paper entry, the W-11C accepts standard letter or legal size documents. The durable steel cutters also shred credit cards and staples.

Auto start/stop features ensure quick automatic shredder operation. Lift off lid for easy emptying. Reverse function in case of overfeeding of paper. 3-year warranty on the cutter. Wastebasket, machine with power cord, user's guide, warranty card.

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