Powershred 12 Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Home Office Paper Shredder, 19.50" H x 9.69" W x 13.44" D

Perfect size for home. This was actually a replacement order of the same product that lasted @ 7 years. It's quiet, works well, and has an off/on switch on the back. Lightweight and is easy to empty the bin.

Have had absolutely no issues or concerns. The size is great for a home office. Surprisingly I haven’t jammed it, but after the first time I thought I had (it slowed greatly and actually ground its way through it), I’ve paid closer attention to how much. I’m happy with it and the price that I paid.

I love the Fellows shredder. I use it at my home. I had my first one for years with no issues. Unfortunately I had to buy a new one because I have a pet rabbit who chewed through the cord. It shreds great and it isn’t loud when you are shredding. The best feature is the pull out drawer. There’s no need to lift the heavy top off just pull out the drawer empty the contents and push the drawer back into the base. I also put a trash bag in the shredder drawer making it easier to empty. Even with the trash bag, the drawer still fits firmly into the base.

Got the shredder to take over for my old micro-cut shredder that no longer shuts off automatically. Noticed this one had the P-4 security designation which I require, but did not pay close enough attention to the size of the cuts also listed on the page. After running some test docs through, I became concerned with the size of the cuts. Turns out this one just barely meets the P-4 security standard if my research is correct. According to my research, the P-4 requires a maximum cut of 160 sq mm. Using the dimensions listed on the page (and converting them to metric), the area of the cuts comes out around 157.5 sq mm. This is probably due to the length of the cuts. The shredder seems to work well and shreds fairly quickly. The front window makes it easy to see when the bin is getting full, and the basket is very easy to remove and replace. On the down side, the main body is pretty flimsy if the shredding head is removed and the feeder slot seems thin for something that accepts 12 sheets, both things mentioned in other reviews. It does have a bit of a "whine" sound when running, but I did not find it particularly loud. I do not intend to ask Amazon to foot the bill for a return/restock since the information was all included on the page. I will use it for some non-sensitive shredding but will replace it with a micro-cut version to ensure I get the security level I need. The key seems to be to put micro-cut in the search.

This is a great shredder. The compact size fits under a desk. Shreds well and empties easily

Works great and shreds well

The problem with just about all small personal home shredders is that you have to fit a very heavy motorized shredding top exactly over a flimsy bottom "box" that collects the paper shreds. If the tabs don't perfectly fit for this match, the machine will not work. Well, this machine does the same, and I had a problem with this before I was able to fit the top on properly. The difference is that for the older models, you have to do this EVERY TIME you remove the bottom box that holds the paper shreds in order to dispose of the shreds. With this model, you need to do it JUST ONCE: when you setting up for the first time. The top remains on top because the paper shreds are collected in a pull-out sliding drawer for emptying. And because there is a double wall in the bottom (the outer box plus the inner sliding drawer), the whole bottom is much more stable for the top to fit on it. The larger and more expensive office model have always had this feature but insofar as I can tell, this is the first inexpensive small home model that works with the sliding inner collection drawer. It shreds well and is easily worth its modest price.

This is my second Fellows shreader, the first one lasted more than 15 years. This is not quite as heavy-duty as the original one, and appears to have the same issue I encountered with the first one it replaced (see the cons). Heres is what to know: 🟢 Pros: - Portable and easy to move around. - Shreds small bundles of paper (maybe 6-7 sheets) effectively. - Quiet enough for a shredder. 🟡 Neutral: - This does handle 12 sheets, but is noticeably slower than with 6-7 sheets, which is the max I ever put in it, plus see my second con below. 🔴 Cons: - Price is a bit high for what it is. - The more sheets you put in this, the more it builds up shredded paper pieces in the shredding blades on the outside edges underneath. This is the same issue I had with the original one, which eventually necessitated it being replaced. To clear this, I unplug it, pull out the biggest clumps, and then run a couple of single sheets through with the bin empty. Overall, I am ok with the purchase, but would be happier with a lower price.