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Fellowes Powershred DS-1 Shredder (3011001) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Fellowes
Category: CE
List Price: $209.98
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $119.99 (57%)
New (57) from $89.99
Rating:  138 reviews
Color: BLACK/SILVER
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 15.5 x 22.3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 3011001
Model: 3011001
UPC: 438594909056
EAN: 0043859490905
ASIN: B000ALDXZ8
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Shreds 11 sheets per pass into 5/32 x 1-3/8 particles | | • | Patented SafeSense Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close | | • | Convenient 4.75-gallon step-can style wastebasket step down and lift to remove | | • | Magnetic safety interlock stops shredder when wastebasket is removed | | • | For 1 user |
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Product Description
11 Sheet Power Shredder With 4.75 Gallon Basket, Shreds Credit Cards, Staples & Paper Clips, 1 Step Disposal Maximum Security Cut.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 133 more reviews...
 Great Deal March 10, 2006
54 out of 56 found this review helpful
Shredder worked just great right out of the box. Best part is you can use a plastic grocery type bag to line the waste basket part and avoid messy dumping of confetti shreds. Very happy so far.
great shredder for the price March 13, 2006
37 out of 38 found this review helpful
We bought this after watching a review on the local television channel. Every inexpensive cross shredder we've had (and we've had several) has only lasted a few months. We shred a lot and need something that is fast, efficient, and reliable at a reasonable price. So far this seems to be it!
Great Shredder - perfect for household use! January 3, 2007
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I had a lot of year end papers to go through and decided to purchase a confetti shredder to help prevent identity theft. I gathered up a bunch of papers to be shredded and tested out my new shredder. I love it. You have to remove the styrofoam wedged between the unit and the removeable can first, plug it in, test that the safety light works and then it's good to go. I was going through all my year end papers for about 4 hours, shredding large amounts of papers while I went - the shredder never gave out on me once. I counted out 11 pages and it shreds them easily, albeit a little slower than it would shred 1 piece. I'm not sure what the limit of it is, but it was chewing up big handfuls of paper, staples, credit cards, all with ease. Didn't jam up or have any problems. I like how simple and reliable it is to use. The next few days after that, my boyfriend has been using it a lot as he went through his year end papers without any problems either.
I do have 2 small complaints. Small, meaning - they don't bother me and would not deter me from buying this product again.
1. It's still messy - but that may just be the nature of the beast. It's a LOT less messy than the shredders where you have to lift off the motor to empty the paper bin (I MUCH prefer this style). When you're shredding, the bin holds everything nicely, but when you're emptying out the bin, expect to have to vacuum a little afterwards.
2. There was a little rubber pad that was glued onto the base - I'm assuming it was a nonskid rubber pad for the bin to rest on - well that promptly came unglued and I just tossed it. Still, it would have been nice if it was more securely fastened.
What I like about it:
1. It's a good price. I think it was the cheapest I would have to spend for a reliable unit that worked well, looked good, and held enough shredded paper that I didn't have to empty the bin every few minutes.
2. I like the pull out bin rather than have to wrestle lifting off the entire motor, dropping bits of paper all over the floor while I empty the bin. The pullout bin is very easy to empty out.
3. It's more attractive than other units.
4. Worked very well and I don't foresee it giving out any time soon. Very sturdy unit, yet small enough to tuck out of the way - like a regular trash can.
5. One large slot that everything goes into and it chewed up everything I threw out it. It's simple design works very well and is quite efficient.
I ordered some shredder lubricant to go with it.
I would highly recommend this item.
All Good So Far July 2, 2006
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
It seems to be working fine. I went through several cheap shredders first. Most of the cheap ones are worthless, and if they work at all they don't last long.
Exactly what I was looking for! December 10, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I made the mistake of puchasing a couple of the cheaper shredders in the past. I figured that I could get away with it since I don't shred that many items. After learning my lesson and having those ones break down on me, I finally looked into a better quality shredder with a little more strength and shredding capability. I purchased this shredder (the Fellowes DS-1) and it is worth every penny!
My criteria were:
1. A shredder with a slide-out wastebasket.
I don't like having to pull off the (usually heavy) top portion of a shredder in order to empty it. I prefer the slide-out basket style of the DS-1. Due to the large basket and smaller shred cuts, the DS-1 step can has tons of capacity before you have empty it. I find that it is easier to use and empty without lining with a plastic bag, but it's up to you.
2. Ability to shred mail (i.e. tons credit card offers!) immediately without having to open it.
The DS-1 performs effortlessly, even at a continuous pace. It never seems to strain and is pleasantly quiet. Not silent of course, but much less noisy than previous shredders I've had. It also handles credit cards, small paper clips, and staples with ease. I also purchased some shredding lubricant oil for the cutters and use it as directed.
I'm extremely happy with this shredder and use it daily to shred items any personal information on it as well as all of the junk mail I receive daily. It handles the shredding effortlessly and I don't have to empty it out every time I use it. Plus, the unit looks really nice in the room! Not one of my initial criteria but it certainly helps!
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