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- Best paper shredder for home use Fellowes Powershred W-11C *Est. $65
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- Fast
- Large collection bin
- Easy to empty
- Automatic safety shutoff
- Handles paper clips and staples
- Attractive design
- Basket gets dusty
- Noisy operation
- Reliability concerns re: breakdowns
The Fellowes Powershred DS-1 does well in each of the professional reviews we found due to its speed, power and design. The DS-1 is a cross-cut shredder, meaning it slices papers two ways for added security. It comes with a 4.75-gallon mesh basket that opens with a step lever -- one of its best features, according to reviews. It's rated for 11 sheets at a time, but users say five is more realistic. On the downside, we found a lot of complaints about jams, and especially noise. A better bet in this price range is the Fellowes Intellishred PS-79Ci (*Est. $200), which includes a two-year warranty and a jam-free guarantee that reviewers say really does hold water.
We found consensus in both tests and user reviews that the Powershred DS-1 is a great machine for the money but does have some shortfalls. Hundreds of user comments attest to the model's popularity, and user comments reflect expert testers' reviews.
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Our Sources
1. Which.co.ukDetails/Subscribe
This source both tests shredders and attempts to reconstruct shredded documents. Out of 40 tested, the Fellowes Powershred DS-1 receives the top score and earns a Best Buy designation. It shreds quickly and has a large basket, and its cross-cutter renders documents useless.
Review: Shredders, Editors of Which?
2. Amazon.com
Nearly 200 posted reviews indicate that the Fellowes Powershred DS-1 is an attractive, capable shredder that stands up to daily use. Amazon.com users give the DS-1 an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Many users say they upgraded to it after owning lower-priced units. Some owners complain of breakdowns, either right out of the box or after a period of time. Others, however, say they've owned the unit for three or four years with no problems. Go through the feedback, and you'll also find reports of jamming and noisy operation.
Review: Fellowes Powershred DS-1 Shredder, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Good HousekeepingDetails/Subscribe
Although methods aren't shared, editors test four models and put the Fellowes Powershred DS-1 on top. They like its speed, large bin and stylish design.
Review: All-Star Shredders, Editors of Good Housekeeping, Feb. 2006
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