Best Paper Shredders Review

Cuisinart® Coffee On DemandTM Coffee Maker -- Black

2009-09-23T15:28:00.001-07:00

... Wow. I have used a variety of coffee makers over the years. I like the design and *intended* function, but it fails on so many levels.

A quick look and you can see where to pour the water. However, if you don't pour fast enough, the spout doesn't enable enough surface tension and water flows down the side of the bucket. The spout and reservoir opening are roughly the same size.

Meanwhile, you must keep an eye on where you're pouring into the top, as well as the fill-level guide on the side of the unit. Water isn't supposed to get into the area with the heating element, so the other option is the counter. Having to keep track of everything while still half-asleep is cruel and unusual. It may have a programmable bit, but I like my coffee fresh, not sitting out overnight waiting.

What happened to putting level indication inside the bucket one is supposed to use to fill the reservoir? This would be very handy. This is also kind of a 'duh' considering that the capacity of this bucket is far greater than that of the reservoir and it states that in the manual.

The condensation that forms from brewing will also flow out the back, even though there seems to be some sort of proto-gutter in place to divert the flow. I think it doesn't know it's supposed to do this.

And great coffee with the proper balance of clean, fresh water makes great coffee. Coffee makers do little more than throw hot water over a pile of grounds and store the brewed goodness. Stop kidding yourselves.

Can't decide if Cuisinart was trying to save money by hiring industrial designers fresh out of school or if they are a cult of sadists who enjoy torturing people in the early morning. I returned it and got a completely different manufacturer. ...
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Crosscut Shrdr,25SH Cap,12Gal,15-1/2x12-1/4x26-1/2,BK/SR

2009-09-22T15:44:00.001-07:00

... I currently work at a law firm where we are required to shred documents that need to be disposed of. We purchased this shredder with hopes that we can destroy large quanities of paper easily without the constantly overheating and jamming of our old shredder. Unfortuantely this shredder is just as bad. It does not take up to 25 sheets, it barely takes 15 without jamming [with all staples and clips removed]. It also overheats very quickly and requires over an hour to become available to use again. I definitely do NOT recommend this shredder to anyone interested in shredding large amounts of documents. ...
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GBC 1750150 Personal Shredmaster 75X

2009-09-21T15:32:00.001-07:00

... I agree with some of the reviews that have already been written about this shredder. For a while it worked pretty well then it slowed down. Then I found a huge wad of half-shredded paper in the feeder that I couldn't get out and which started to split the shredder. ...
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Executive Machines 12-sheet Crosscut Paper Shreddder

2009-09-20T14:17:00.001-07:00

... This is the best shredder in the market in this category, it is much faster than the competition. It can shred upto 12 pages at a time which is really great. I am very happy to have this. ...
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Royal AG300X Desktop Crosscut Shredder

2009-09-19T15:22:00.001-07:00

... Mine blew up in my face. Literally. Although it is 3 years old, it should not have exploded as it did. I was lucky not to be injured since it was only 2 feet from my head. Called thier 800 number and was on hold for 10 mins before they cut me off. Beware of this product... ...
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Fellowes P-400C Confetti-Cut Paper Shreddrer with Basket (Black)

2009-09-18T15:53:00.001-07:00

... This shredder is not a real bang for your buck but it will do the job. After a couple of sheets it does seem to labor sometimes. When maintenance is performed it does well for a while. I did try to shred a credit card through this shredder and it made me think that I was breaking the unit. I had to back it out and that was the last time I'll do that. Overall, it will get he job done for your regular bills and top secret papers but I wouldn't go any further than that. ...
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ShredderShark SH18CDCC

2009-09-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

... I ordered this shredder and it was delivered today (7/28/08). This shredder appears to be used when I purchased it new with the top part scraped as well as the basket and rollers. There are also pieces of shredded paper in the basket.
8/08 The product purchased appeared to be used. The company from which I purchased this shredder was able to discount the price enough to make it worthwhile to keep. ...
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POWERSHRED PB-77CS SAFESENSE ACCSSHREDDER W/ CREDIT CARD CD ENTRY

2009-09-16T15:28:00.001-07:00

... When I purchased this shredder for xmas I wasn't sure what to expect...But after using it for 3 months now it works great. We use it for mainly credit card apps and mail. So I do have to say...for such a low price I have no complants for this product!!! ...
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IDC51000 - Personal Shredder,Strip Cut,3 Sheet Cap.,4-1/2 Throat Width

2009-09-15T15:45:00.001-07:00

... This item is a JOKE!!! The information given on this product is so misleading! You can NOT run three (3) sheets through this thing at the same time!!! You only run one (1) piece of paper at a time through it and then only after you have torn the paper in half, because the slot is only 4 inches wide and most sheets of paper are a lot larger than 4 inches wide. You can not even fold the paper in half and try to run it through, because then it would be like trying to run two (2) sheets through it at once... It must be ONE (1) sheet at a time! If you try to run two sheets of paper through it at the same time, it slows down "SeVeReLy" and gets stuck/jammed. TOTALLY forget about trying to shred three (3) sheets at once, it will become hopelessly jammed. Another thing, this item is sssoo SLOWWW. Even with shredding one sheet of paper, it takes forever! Once it has shredded something, the shredded paper is cut in such large strips that you can still "EASILY" read whatever is printed on them! This is due to the fact that the paper is cut horitizontally along the printing. It is not cut vertically. If you want to shred the paper vertically, you must tear it in half so it fits in the slot then feed it through (one piece at a time!) from top to bottom, but even then you can still read the printing on the strips, but of course it doesn't make as much sense reading it this way. If you need a shredder, invest a little more and buy one that is going to actually do a decent and fast job! ...
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Fellowes Powershred - Waste bag (pack of 100 )

2009-09-14T15:32:00.001-07:00

... The bags arrived as ordered and they sent along a nice free gift. What more could you ask for? ...
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3 Replacement Paper Rolls for SMARTSHOPPER (SMARTPAPERPR102) Category: Calculator Supplies

2009-09-13T14:17:00.001-07:00

... I ordered these replacement paper rolls for my SmartShopper Deluxe and it arrived in just two days....GREAT SERVICE! ...
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8 Sheet Strip Cut with Basket

2009-09-12T15:22:00.001-07:00

... For basic strip shredding, this Royal Eight Sheet Shredder is pretty handy. It can handle eight sheets, although it sometimes sounds as if it's about to die if you put in more than four sheets at a time. There is a reverse function, but that can cause quite a mess if you aren't careful. The automatic feed does work excellent, however.

For light shredding duty at home, this is a good buy. That's why I'm giving it four stars. However, if you find yourself needing to shred large amounts of paper every couple of days (as in an office, perhaps), go with a different shredder. ...
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8-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder

2009-09-11T15:53:00.001-07:00

... I have had this shredder for about 4 months now, and wish I hadn't bought it. I find that it squeaks while working, (real annoying), sounds labored even with a single sheet of 24 lb. paper, and that the shredded material clogs around the cutters. Clearing this makes the labored part go away for a sheet or two, but not the squeak. I have purchased, for 25 percent of the cost of the shredder, the lubrication sheets from Staples. It is real annoying to have to reverse the shredder mid shred and have the partially shredded material reverse back up the slot. Then, you have to turn the shredder over and clear out the jam of shredded paper. Where do you think the material that backed through the slot goes? Right....all over the floor. That was Easy! ...
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Royal 10-Sheet Vertical Feed Crosscut Paper Shredder - VF1000MX

2009-09-10T16:08:00.001-07:00

... I have had this unit for about a year with not too many problems except as mentioned... 10 sheets...NOT!!! I was using this to of all things, shred paper....HMMMM too much I think! I heard a loud pop sound and fire shot right out of the top and singed the hair on my arm and also caught the shredded paper in the bin on fire!!! I had to run it outside and douse it with the hose. BE VERY CAUTIOUS WITH THIS UNIT!!! WOULD NOT AND WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE....UNLESS YOU HAVE REALLY GOOD HOME INSURANCE AND WANT TO MAKE USE OF IT! ...
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ROYAL AG10X Heavy Duty Crosscut Paper Shredder

2009-09-10T02:08:00.001-07:00

... This is my second shredder. The first one died after about 6 months... the teeth on its plastic gears broke off so it no longer worked. I replaced it with this shredder - the ag10x, as it is supposed to have metal gears. The gears may or may not be metal, I haven't checked, but there are spacers between the cutting blades that are plastic, and these are breaking and falling out, allowing the blades to slip and not cut. This one lasted about a year, so twice as long as the other one, but now I am again looking for something better. ...
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Powershred Waste Bag Office

2009-09-09T15:28:00.001-07:00

... These Fellowes bags work fine for my Powershred C-420C but the non-Fellowes branded bags I was using previously were a little bigger and allowed for easier tie-off. With these bags you had better pull and replace them the minute the "bag full" indicator goes off or you won't get the bag tied off. I prefer a little larger bag so you can manually compact the shredded material a couple times and then still have plenty of room to securely tie the bag off. ...
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GBC ShredMaster 1757310 3550X 13-Gallon Capacity Cross-Cut Departmental Shredder

2009-09-09T11:28:00.001-07:00

... This model replaced the discontinued GBC Shredmaster 3220S which performed extremely well for us. The so-called improvement on this model is a "protective shield" which does not allow paper going in to feed properly into the shredding area. In addition, the shredding machine sits on a plastic cabinet whose door needs special attention to close properly so shredding can resume after changing the trash bag. Finally, the metal frame that holds the trash bag in place is slightly too narrow and does not fit securely on the rails inside the cabinet. GBC had a good workhorse and ruined it on its redesign. We're still looking for a quality replacement. ...
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8 Sheet Cross Shredder

2009-09-09T01:28:00.001-07:00

... I bought this shredder at Target a while ago. At first it worked fine for a few months. But it is too loud! If you are shredding and talking to someone in the same room you will have to yell to be heard. Then a few months later, some of the segments which do the shredding broke and the machine was literally shredding itself! Don't waste your money or hearing on this crap. I still need a shredder, but won't be buying a Royal one again. ...
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FEL34360 SHREDDER,P70CM,CONFETTI,W/BSKT

2009-09-08T15:44:00.001-07:00

... It worked fine for a while, but then it just stopped working. I have a home office so it may have received more wear and tear than the average household, but I don't feel that I overworked it. ...
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Fellowes PowerShred P600C Paper Shredder

2009-09-08T11:44:00.001-07:00

... TERRIBLE SHREDDER, THE FIRST HAD A GEAR BREAK WITH LIGHT USE. THEY USE PLASTIC TEETH THAT BREAK WHEN SHEDDING JUST 3 PAGES AT A TIME. MANUFACTURER REPLACED FIRST ONE AFTER 3 MONTHS. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE SECOND ONE ALSO. VERY POORLY DESIGNED!!!! ...
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Royal KS7 Kitchen Shredder

2009-09-08T01:44:00.001-07:00

... I bought mine at Target on sale for $79.99. Had the same problem as the other reviewer. After about 2 days of use, the lid stopped closing. Basically, the latch piece is only held on to the lid by glue which easily wears out. The same problem occurs with the spring load bracket. The glue holding the bracket wears out and the spring loaded lid stops opening as wide.

The garbage can size proportions are odd also, it very narrow and tall. You have to use the extra tall garbage bags which we didn't have (and didn't want to buy). ...
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Identitty Guard Strip Cut Paper Shredder

2009-09-07T15:32:00.001-07:00

... This is a review of another pepershredder made by TechKo. Stay as far away as possible. It has stopped working and I have sent it back no less than four times. Shipping costs for sending back faulty equipment has easily cost more than the initial price. Absolutely terrible. ...
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Shredder, Personal, P-45C, Light Use, Confetti-Cut, 3.7 Gallon Basket FEL3240005

2009-09-07T11:32:00.001-07:00

... Purchase the P-45C Feb 2006, self-cleaning housing jammed and broke apart, replacement sent in May 2006 and same problem December 2006. This product is used in the home no more than twice a week with the bucket emptied maybe once a month. The Fellowes customer service informed today, March 23 that the one year warranty starts with the original purchase and does not extend to the replacement shredder sent in May which makes absolutely no sense to me so rather than argue the point I will simply not purchase any more Fellowes products. ...
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Fellowes P-500 5-Sheet Strip-Cut Automatic Start/Stop Paper Shredder with Basket (Charcoal)

2009-09-07T01:32:00.001-07:00

... I shred a lot of paper and this shredder is just the worst. It only handles 5 pages of regular stock paper and that only works (very slowly) if you put them in at an exact right angle. If even one piece of paper gets caught at an angle the whole system freezes up and you have to reverse or rip and cut out pieces of stray paper. It's true that staples go right through the shredder without a problem, but it's the consistent jamming that really made me nuts. Plus, the shredder sits precariously on top of the basket, so if you don't align it just right on top of the basket, it falls in - its heavy. Really search around for a good shredder and make sure it shreds at least ten sheets of paper at a time. That's a lot of time on your hands and a good shredder is well worth the cost. ...
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Aurora 30-Sheet Stripcut Paper Shredder - Black (AS3000SB)

2009-09-06T14:17:00.001-07:00

... I just got this shredder becuase it was recommended by the one review available. The machine did not work for more than two minutes before it broke. What it did shred was done poorly. If you need a heavy duty shredder I would look somewhere else. Mine is going back. ...
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