Availibility Fellowes Intellishred SB-99Ci Jam Proof Shredder - Cross Cut - 17 Per Pass - 9 Gallon Wastebasket : N/A
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Every office needs a paper shredder and Fellowes has some great professional-grade models to choose from. One of these is the IntelliShred SB-99Ci, a multi-user unit that offers great security, terrific design, and a good shredding capacity. Here are the machine's strengths and weaknesses.
Strengths:
The SB-99Ci can shred up to 17 sheets of paper per pass, so it's ideal for offices that need to shred as much as possible in one go. It can shred up to 12 feet of material in one minute.
In addition to unwanted paper, this machine will get rid of staples, paper clips, credit cards, and CD's and DVD's. However, it cannot shred other types of electronic media.
This machine offers a very good amount of document security because it's a cross-cut device with a Level 3 security rating. It has the ability to turn a sheet of paper into countless particles that measure 5/32" x 1-1/2".
The SB-99Ci is perfect for shared workspaces in which 3 or 4 people need to have access to it. This device has a 9-gallon waste compartment that won't need to be emptied incessantly so you and your employees can keep right on shredding. You will be able to tell when the bin's getting full thanks to a convenient window and then, when it's time to empty it, you can pull the bin out like a drawer.
This device was designed to not take up a lot of space despite having such a roomy waste compartment. The SB-99Ci is just under 14 inches wide so it can fit right beside a desk, file cabinet, or in between other office machines, such as a photocopier or printer. It's even equipped with casters so it will be easy to move to your desired location.
The SB-99Ci is a SafeSense device that will shut down immediately when a user's hands are too close to the feed opening. This feature greatly reduces the chances of any injuries occurring.
Each unit offers jam-free operation thanks to a visual indicator that will let you know if you're shredding the right amount of paper or are trying to stuff too many sheets into the device. If you do end up overfeeding the machine, the motor is able to handle it accordingly so you won't have to resolve a jam.
There is a paper holder on one side of the machine so you can store your documents before feeding them into the device.
Weaknesses:
Although this device can shred many sheets at a time, it cannot run continuously. After 20 minutes of use, the machine will need to cool off for 40 minutes, which is obviously twice the length of the running time. This is definitely a weakness.
The SB-99Ci lacks a slot for non-paper waste. Also, as mentioned above, it can't handle all types of electronic media.
Finally, the Fellowes IntelliShred SB-99Ci has a great warranty package. The company offers a 2-year service and product warranty and they will cover the cutting mechanism for life. Although this machine has a very long cooling off time, this is really a great product for shared workspaces that require a shredder with first-rate safety features and a good security rating.
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The Fellowes Intellishred PS-79Ci is a personal desk side shredder with some interesting features and capabilities. Here we have compiled a list of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the PS-79Ci.
Strengths:
If there's one thing we can't stand, it's paper jams, and the PS-79Ci appears to have eliminated them altogether. Their unique system features a gauge-like series of lights that allow the user to see how close to the machine's capacity you are operating. If the light is green, you can add a more paper, if it's yellow, you're in the zone, and if it's red you'll have to remove some of the paper for the shred job to resume. The lights are bright and plain and easy to read. The PS-79Ci also seems to be able to power right through paper that is unevenly fed into the throat opening.
When looking at shredders, we like to keep a special eye on safety features, and Fellowes seems to be leading the industry in that regard. Their innovative SafeSense system uses electronic sensors located at the fed opening slot that detect body heat and stop the machine immediately when hands and fingers are too close. It's a pretty remarkable system that we tested numerous times, and were very impressed by. The shredder also ceases to operate when the waste bin is full or when the door to the bin is opened.
The PS-79Ci shreds paper in a cross cut pattern, which is vastly superior and more secure than strip cut. In 2005 the feds enacted some regulations that mandate how certain types of information (mostly those that criminals can use for ID theft) be destroyed when it is discarded. The PS-79Ci is a level 3 security machine, meaning that it meets those guidelines. Frankly, we're not sure why anyone would use anything but a cross-cut shredder like the PS-79Ci for their confidential documents.
For a smaller desk side shredder, the PS-79Ci has a capacity and capabilities that are rather impressive indeed. We really liked, for example, that this machine could shred paper clips, staples and credit cards, but were truly impressed that the PS-79Ci could shred compact discs as well. Confidential information comes in a lot of forms these days, and its nice to see a personal shredder with the capability to destroy digital media. The PS-79Ci met its stated capacity of 12 sheets per pass with ease as well, though your results may vary depending on your power supply and type of paper you are shredding.
The PS-79Ci has a lot of the "little things" we like to see in a shredder as well, such as: automatic on and off enabled by electronic sensors, nice quiet operation, and heavy duty casters.
Weaknesses:
1. The PS-79Ci is a great personal shredder, but you should keep in mind that it is meant to be used on an as-needed basis, and not for huge shredding jobs. This shredder can run for only about 10 or 12 continuous minutes before it will need a rest to prevent overheating.
