Shredders
Offers
Reviews
 |
Ryman XC600CM
by grahamt "Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you". Who are they? Those who would use your identity to impersonate you in order to get hold of money and goods and leave you holding the bill. So, a little bit of paranoia does no harm! In order to do this they often need to get their hands on ... documents that demonstrate that the bearer is the person whose name appears on them. Often this will be way of documents thrown away by householders; it is still a source of valuable treasure to those who make it their business to acquire false documents, rummaging through dustbins and even rubbish tips. In theory, banks and other financial organisations that provide access to money and goods should only accept evidential documents that provide positive proof that they belong to the named owner but it has been known for documents as mundane as advertising blurb to be accepted. So, rendering sensitive documents unusable by the ungodly makes sense. I shred *everything* that has my name and address on. We've been using a shredder for many years. It was a straight-cut shredder, which sliced documents lengthwise. This isn't a perfect approach to destruction as someone with enough time on their hands can reconstruct documents shredded this way although it will likely only be for the information they contain rather than being able to physically use them as proof of identity. When the old one started to fail we decided it was time for a new one, and one that made a better job of destroying documents. However, we didn't want one that cost the earth and claimed to be able to shred trees before they were made into paper. The one that seemed to tick all the boxes was a Ryman own-brand one, the XC600CM. The shredder is a reasonably compact size, standing about 18" wide, 6" deep and around 24" high with a slot to accept up to A4 width paper. It also claims to be able to shred CDs and credit cards, though I haven't tried it on either of those. It also states it can handle up to 7 sheets at a time but I think that's pushing it a bit; it slows down noticeably the more you throw at it. The recommendation is that you do not use it continuously for longer than two minutes without giving it time to cool down. The shredded paper ejects into a mesh bin; I did notice that paper dust can escape but this isn't a serious problem. In fact, you get more dust in the air simply emptying the bin when it's full. This is because it does a stonking job of shredding paper. The machine is described as a cross-cut shredder but in reality is closer to a confetti shredder; the output looks more like tiny strips about a few millimetres wide and about a centimetre long. The shredder head, when you lift it off to empty the bin, is quite heavy, demonstrating a substantial build quality that should ensure that it last a good long time. If you do forget to empty the bin then the shredded paper can stick to the underside of the shredder head so make sure that you empty regularly. Disposing of the shredded paper is also an issue. Our council provides a green bin for all recyclable material and they do ask that shredded paper be enclosed within a bag before depositing it in the bin. I confess I didn't do this with the old shredded but with this one, it is essential. I just use and old plastic supermarket bag and tie the handles together to stop the waste escaping. It seems to work. I am impressed with the efficiency and reliability of this Ryman shredded and, at just under £25 it is good value for money as well. Read the complete review |
 |
Aurora AS610C
by blissman70 You know the feeling. You've got so many important paper documents at home, such as bank statements, official letters with your personal details on, overdue gas bills, red letter electricity demands, letters from your bit on the side maybe... what ever the letters are you don't want them to fall into the enemies hands... but they are all ... scattered around the house, building up under your feet, tripping you up on every corner. The trouble is that you need to get rid of all those personal papers, but you know that if you put them in you recycling bin then those little yobs, who loiter up and down your street, hiding somewhere inside those oversized hood as they stare into car windows as they pass, you know that they will be inside you recycling bin quicker than a fat man in a chip shop offering free meat pies on a first come first serve basis. So what do you do? Do you take the risk and hope that hoody Henry doesn't home in on your bin, ripping out your bank details and doing their best to do the same to your life by trying to get things like bank loans, car credit, credit cards or anything else that can make them a few quid so they can nip off to Dealer Derek for their daily fix. (names have been changed to protect the innocent, so if you're Henry or Derek please don't take offence, and don't take my identity either). Right then, there is a way to stop Henry getting his hands on your personal bits, (no, not those bits), and that is to destroy the paperwork so that it would take a forensics expert with superglue, tweezers, a good eyesight, a lot to time and even more patience in order to get the information on the papers that you have destroyed to get an information off them at all. To do this you can either take an eternity to rip the papers into small pieces by hand, which can take a long time and you're never really sure what size the bits of paper are going to be. You could always try burning the papers, although this is the dangerous methods as if things go wrong you could end up losing more than your identity, plus the fire brigade always frown at me when they comes when I do that so I don't do it anymore. But there is another way to hide your information from prying eyes that is safer than burning it, and rips the papers into smaller pieces than you can get it by hand. That way is to use something called a shredder, which is not something that is on a certain cartoon who terrorises little turtles, it is a machine that can take paper and shred it into smaller pieces of paper in order that no other person can ever know what was ever on them. The thing is that there are many shredders out there, all offering the same thing really, so it's all about what you intend to use the shredder for. Firstly you need to decide what sort of shredding you're going to be doing. If you know you're going to be shredding more paper than the Andrex factory have in its warehouse then you'll need an industrial shredder, something the size of a large car, although these don't fit well inside a normal house as they'd take up most of the living room floor space. But if you're going to be shredding a few sheets of A4 maybe once or twice a day then a standard size shredder will do, and this will save you a lot of money and floor space anyway. If you're like me, you opted for the second on the list, the standard size shredder as you only shred a few pieces of paper at a time, so the next question is how safe you want to be with the finished shredded paperwork. You could go for a straight cut, which will leave your paperwork in strips which can be put back together by hoody Henry in a hour or so without too much hassles, even with his low IQ. Or, for that little extra peace of mind, you can go for one that not only cuts vertically it also shreds horizontal as well which leaves Henry very frustrates as there are just too many piece of paper to put back together and even he can't handle that. These shredder are commonly called 'cross shredders', and it is one particular cross shredded that I have used for a while know and have found to be a very useful tool indeed. This cross shredder I am talking about is called the Aureo AS610C which, as I mentioned, offer a more secure feature in the form of a cross shredding function. * Firstly, as I like to do, let's have a look at what this shredder looks like... Well, I'll tell you about the main part, or the actual shredder, as this is what is more important really. This is about 60mm high by 320mm long and 180mm wide being a light grey coloured plastic casing. On the top of this unit there is a slot which goes along the length of it, this is where the shredder blades are encased in. also, on the top, there is a simple slider control which has three settings, automatic, off and reverse. Simple as that really. Then, on either end of the shredder unit itself then is a little lip which helps you lift the shredder off the bin when the bin needs emptying. So that's the shredder unit, now for the bin itself, this is what the shredder sits on and is where all the paper, or what ever you're shredding, drops into. This bin is about 300mm deep and is slightly narrower than the shredder itself so that the main shredder fits snugly onto it. And that's what this all looks like, the shredding unit, which is what you are really paying for as if it didn't have this you'd be simply buying a bin really. * So how does it work then..? It does exactly what it says on the tin, so to speak. It shreds things so that they don't all into the enemies hands. You simply plug the cable into the mains, slide the switch to Automatic and you're ready to get shredding. Then you simply place the paper, or what every ou want to shred, into the slot and the sensor there will automatically start the shredder and the little blade and wheels will take the paper, or what every you want to shred, into the slot, slicing it both horizontal and vertical at the same time, sort of. With the shredded bits popping out of the bottom of the shredder and into the bin. It is a cross cutter, which means that it not only cuts down the paper it cuts across it too, which leaves the shredded paper a lot harder to put back together. It can also handle the odd staple as well, in case you forget to take them out of the papers that you are shredding, so there's no need to worry about the blades becoming blunted, (is that a word?), by the sudden solid whack of metal instead of paper. * Is there anything else worth noting..? Yes there is. It has a couple of safety features, such as an over heat setting that will stop the shredder if the motor becomes too hot. Then there's the safety cut off switch which stops the shredder form working when it is not sat on the bin. * What do I think about this shredder then..? It's a shredder? I mean, what can I say about it? It does exactly what it is supposed to do. It shreds the pieces of paper, or even your credit cards so that no one can see what was written it and take over your life. The controls are so simple to use, being a slider that is on the top, behind the slot where the shredding happens. This slider has three options, those being off, in the middle, with reverse on one side and automatic on the other. The automatic function is the on feature but will only start shredding when a piece of paper, or credit card, is placed into the centre of the slot, where it touches the little sensor switch. There are a few little icons along the shredder slot, although they are quite difficult to see. These icons tell you what can go into the slot and what not to put in, such as your fingers, although the slot is designed in such a way so that it is practically impossible to get your fingers into the bladed area. It claims it can handle up to 6 sheets of paper, or even a single credit card, with out burning the motor into oblivion. Although it does sometimes sound like it is about to explode when you do put more than say three sheets in at one time. It sounds like it's struggling a bit, even though it isn't really, and can sound a little like it has developed a seriously bad cough as it chews on the paper. This is the same sort of noise that is makes when you're shredding credit cards too, but it doesn't blow up and, due to the over heat safety feature, there's no real danger The good things about this is that, due to the automatic function, it only actually works when you want it too, this means that it only takes power when you place a piece of paper into the slot. Plus, if by chance something gets stuck you simply flick the slider to the reverse option and the paper, or what every you're shredding, goes into reverse, thus unblocking the blockage. The bin itself can take quite a bit of the shredded paper, although it does build up after a while and can create a sort of backlog unless you take the top off and either empty it or push it down. The finished shredded paper is well and truly shredded and there's no way that anyone is going to put it back together, so your personal details will be well and truly safe from those thieving little cherubs. What more can I say about this shredder..? Well, the shredder shreds and the bin collects the shredded papers. There's no way that the shredded paper is going to be put back together so you know your safe, although, if you do what I do, save the papers and use them on a fire, then the really can get the flames burning in no time. * How much does it cost to get rid of all your personal and sensitive information..? This cross cut shredder sells for about £25, which is a small price to pay for your own peace of mind. * Would I recommend this..? I certainly would. It is a cracking low price and it does what it is supposed to do. It's a good size so it won't take up any room underneath a table or even on a desk so that it's there when you need it. Just get one and keep Henry and Derek out of your bins. ©Blissman70 2013 Read the complete review |
 |
ProAction 5 Sheet 21 Litre
by purplepenguin We were desperately in need of a shredder after my old one (one of those terrible ones that only take a couple of sheets and have to be perched over a bin) bit the dust about a month ago. When we started to shop around, we were very pleasantly surprised to see just how much shredders had come down in price, not to mention how much easier ... and more functional they looked. We were buying a few other items from Argos and decided to take a look at the shredders they had on offer there, and caught sight of this ProAction shredder for just £19.99- that seemed like a pretty good price for a sensibly sized shredder that would take five pages at once. One of the most appealing things was the size of the paper bin underneath the shredder. It can get really frustrating if you have a lot of documents to shred and have to keep stopping to empty the shredder. (To be fair, this would be less of a problem for me if I was a little less lazy and shredded all my documents in a timely sort of manner instead of letting the shredding pile just build up and up... but I suspect I'm not the only person out there who does this). We collected our shredder from Argos, along with a few other items- even though it came in a big box, the shredder itself actually isn't that heavy so there were no problems carrying it to the car. For anyone who doesn't have access to their own car, or who doesn't have a local Argos, Argos do carry out home deliveries. As I said, the shredder is not particularly heavy, so it was easy to carry upstairs once we got home, and required very little setup. Find a spot for it, put the mechanical shredder on top of the wire basket, plug it in and off you go! The wire basket/bin underneath the shredder is sturdy and secure, and even though the shredder cuts your documents into pretty small pieces, the basket holds it all in and prevents mess. The shredder is very simple and easy to operate- there are function controls on the front labelled Auto, Off and Rev (reverse), which operate as you'd expect. Auto is the general shredding setting, and causes documents fed into the shredder to be automatically grabbed and shredded; Off turns the shredder off; Rev will reverse the motion of the shredder, which is really handy if you accidentally feed through too much paper and it becomes jammed! In addition to this, there is a power light on the front, and written reminders that the shredder will only take a maximum of five sheets. I have used this shredder a lot since we got it, and now I don't know how I ever coped with my old one. This shredder is efficient and quick, and in addition to that, having a nice, matte black finish, it doesn't look too out of place in my house- in fact, it actually looks quite nice. I've also noticed that the ProAction shredder operates quite smoothly, which means that it doesn't make a massive amount of noise. My only (slight) niggle is that when the shredder was new, there was a bit of a strange, almost rubbery smell when we started to use it, but after a couple of weeks this wore off, making me think it was perhaps something to do with the original packaging. On the whole, I am really happy with this purchase. I don't think it was the cheapest shredder out there but it does the job (and does it very well too) and it looks good in the home. Or at least as good as a shredder can! I've been very happy with this purchase. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has documents they need to shred- just about everyone really since in this day and age identity theft is a real possibility. I found the ProAction shredder really made shredding quick and painless. Read the complete review |
Shredder |
||
|---|---|---|
|
1 review Manufacturer: Cathedral / Shredder / Cut Style: Cross-cut / Max Sheet Capacity: 6 |
|
|
Manufacturer: Fellowes / Shredder / Cut Style: Strip-Cut / Shred Size: 0.28 in. / Max Sheet Capacity: 5 Sheets / Throat Size: 8.66 in. |
|
|
1 review Manufacturer: Acco - Compact and lightweight shredder. Straight cut 5.8mm. Shreds 5 sheets per pass. 9 Litre bin holds up to 60 sheets. Auto start and stop. |
|
|
Manufacturer: HSM / Shredder / Cut Style: Strip-Cut / Throat Size: 8.75 in. / Shred Size: 0.13 in. / Shredding Operation: Automatic / Overload Protection: With Overload Protection / Integrated Waste: With Integrated Waste / Accepts Staples: Accepts Staples / Height: 49.5 cm / Width: 36.8 cm / Depth: ... |
|
|
1 review Paper Shredder - Each A4 sheet shreds into 6 mm strips/35 narrow strips. Ideal for home & office use. Compact and slim design is ideal for under desk use. Auto on/off/reverse slider controls. Wide entry for envelopes and A4 sheets. Quiet operation. |
|
|
4 reviews Desktop Manual Shredder - Strip Cut - Shredder capacity: 1 sheet A4 paper - Width of paper inlet: 229cm |
|
|
2 reviews Shreds up to 5 A4 Sheets - Auto Start-Stop - 222 mm Throat Width - Standby and Reverse Work Cycle - 2 Mins Shred / Shredder / 20 Mins Rest - Silver Mesh basket - 1 Year Warranty |
|
|
1 review Tesco Executive Cross Cut Shredder - 16 Litre Waste Bin - Auto Stop Start - With Reverse - This Tesco Home & Office 16L Executive Cross Cut Shredder has a 16L waste bin capacity. The shredder can cut upto A4 size paper. It accepts credit cards and CDs and can shred up to 10 sheets sheets ... |
|
|
Shredder / Manufacturer: Fellowes |
|
|
|
2 reviews Shredder / Manufacturer: Fellowes |
|
| Shredder recommendations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... back next | ||
| dooyoo Results 11 - 20 of 106 | ||
