does anybody know how this compares to the amazonbasics 12-sheet micro shredder? it looks to be a LOT heavier and bulkier
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No idea - I can say, however, that this machine chews it up and spits it out. Have been using it for about 3 years.
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I love mine and would not trade it for anything. Built well, works great I LOVE IT
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From my research I believe there are several different names on essentially the same electric chipper/ shredder. Mine was McCollough (was discontinued...bought used) I think and it look exactly like several other electric chippers. I remember these things were hard to come by. If they are cheap enough I would take the chance.
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The unit is heavy.. I like a dustbuster better but this unit has a pull out narrow extention..what you see on the top, the clear thing pulls down and out and is good for small spaces. The opening on the main red part is not as large as the Dustbuster so takes you more swipes to get the same result but I like the little filter the dirt goes into, it's easier to clean than the pleated Dustbuster filter. If they still made a Dustbuster like the ones I have I would have ordered one. The charge lasts a long time and you are supposed to store the unit on the charger...never ran out of juice yet.
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There's a lot of discussion about the advantages of the old version in the Amazon user reviews of both versions. I bought the (more expensive) old version and am happy with it, but never tried the newer one for comparison.
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5 Amps like the previous response indicated. I've had this shredder since 2007 and used it almost daily with no problems whatsoever. It's my understanding that this model has been discontinued (or upgraded to a new model), but in my opinion, this is the very best shredder I have ever owned.
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I haven't noticed anything and have not had any problems with this shredder. I have not experienced any papers folding over or any jams. I do not shred many sheets at once. I take my time. Once you place the item being shredded, allow the shredder to grab and proceed.
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I think it is fabulous, seems fast to me, I don't know how the noise level rates to others, It has never gotten jammed and shreds paper into tiny bits..I highly recommend this shredder.
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I say it depends on how often you use your shredder to begin with. Heavy use would require once a month at least. If you shred receipts, mail, and documents here and there as I do, I have done it when I thought it necessary. When it seemed that it becsme more difficult for the paper to shred. So far since buying them, I've used 1 or 2. And when I do the shredder works as intended again.
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Its NOT there - this mdl has those features and cost about the same: Royal 112MX 12-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder. Somebody copied the Descript for the 112MX and used it for PX1201 as well. I would not shred CDs or CC's on the PX1201. U might want to go back to Amazon and ask for an exchange for the 112MX... Bill
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This is an awesome shredder. It does not slice. If you like hash browns this would be good for making them.
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Rita, I have one of these shredders. I won't tell you it is quiet, but I think it sounds like a shredder. It does a super job of shredding documents. I have no problem with it.
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I haven't used it for a long period of time yet, but I will after taxes and I shred old papers. The last one I had for many years and it shred a lot at a time and it was OK, so that's why I bought this brand again.
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Hunted all around for info. very little out there. No Shredder vs Bag charts. Finally found this http://www.formshotline.com/browseproducts/FELLOWES---Powershred-reg;-SB-85C-Heavy-Duty-Confetti-Cut-Shredder.html. It does say "Recommended shredder bags (UNV35947/FEL36052)".
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We have been using trash compactor bags. They are thicker and work great, except you have to position them with a little more finesse. But, it's worth the effort. We put our shreddings out with the regular recycling pickup.
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I have both types of shredders. This shredder is not only faster than my crosscut but offers greater security ( totally destroys CDs, cards, etc). It shreds 6 feet of paper per minute or 72 inches. The sheets per minute handled also depends on how many sheets of paper you ferl comfortable inserting each time. . For instance, are you comfortable stacking 12 sheets of paper and then trying to shred them all at once? This is possible but I confess that I put through fewer pieces of paper at a time. I know others who push the envelope but I think (perhaps in error) that could tax the shredder. So there are variables.
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yes! It seems to be very powerful. and if for some reason it gets stuck, I press the reverse button and it fixes itself. lol junk mail with credit card-ish type of objects in it... it will still shred. (from experience)
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Both will do the job! As you said...sheets are a little more expensive. Depending on how much you use your shredder and how often you lubricate it...liquid oil, if you use too much can leave a residue in the waste basket that shredded paper can stick to and have to be cleaned. It's still your choice?!