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Royal VF1700MX 17-Sheet Cross-cut Paper Shredder | 
 enlarge | Brand: Royal
Category: CE
Buy New: $135.59 (On sale from $176.26)
Rating:  2 reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 10 x 16 x 23
MPN: VF1700MX
Model: VF1700MX
UPC: 022447291339
ASIN: B000MC8XQE
Promotion: Data not available Terms and Conditions
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Shreds up to 17-sheets in a single pass | | • | Shreds CD's, DVD's and credit cards | | • | Vertical feed space-saving design | | • | Pull-out wastebasket | | • | LED message center |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
This crosscut paper shredder shreds CD's, DVD's and credit cards and includes a handy pull-out wastebasket.
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| Customer Reviews:
Royal VF1700mx versus Fellowes SB87Cs August 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My Fellowes PS-70 strip shredder purchased 12/1994 finally shattered its metal drive gear on bank statements after 14 years of service. After some investigations in to a new shredder, I narrowed my decision down to the Royal VF1700MX and Fellowes SB-87Cs. Both these units are heavy duty, but I could only find one review for the VF1700MX even though it has been on the market for a year. I purchased both and compared them in a side by side test. Here is what I found.
Royal VF1700MX: Purchased at local warehouse club for ~$100.
+ Heavy Duty 6A @ 115VAC
+ 17 sheet (20 lb paper) 10 minutes continuous
+ cross-cut confetti = 0.170" x 1.483"
+ weight = 28 lbs (no box packaging)
+ warranty = 1yr; 7yrs for cutter
Fellowes SB-87Cs: Display model purchased for ~$100
+ Heavy Duty 5A @ 120VAC
+ 15 sheet (20 lb paper) 20 minutes continuous
+ cross-cut confetti = 0.166" x 1.642"
+ weight = 38 lbs (no box packaging)
+ warranty = 1yr; 7yrs for cutter
Fellowes PS-70: Dead - Purchased 12/1994 (remanufacturered)
+ Medium Duty 2.3A @ 120VAC
+ 8 sheet (20 lb paper)
+ strips = 0.250"
+ weight = 30 lbs (no box packaging)
Comparison Tests:
1. 9-sheet Shred
The motor speed of the VF1700MX dropped to about 1/2 during shredding. The SB-87Cs barely changed speed under the same load.
2. 3-page Bank Statement with 20 Check Carbon and 4 staples holding it all together.
The motor speed of the VF1700MX dropped to 1/3 this time during shredding. The motor speed of the SB-87Cs decreased slightly under the same load.
3. 4-page Bank Privacy Disclosure Letter in Standard Envelope (sealed)
The motor speed of the VF1700MX dropped to a very slow speed, but it completed the shredding. The motor speed of the SB-87Cs decreased only slightly under the same load.
Conclusion:
From strictly a specsmanship point of view the VF1700MX and SB-87Cs are very similar. In fact, the VF1700MX appears a bit better with its 6 amp motor and 17 sheet capacity. The truth is in the tests. The SB-87Cs tore through everything with relative ease. The VF1700MX struggled through all and at one point seemed like it might stop (jam) during the third test. Under no load, the VF1700MX makes a slight whining noise while the SB-87Cs is relatively quiet. What I see is that simply comparing based on sheet capacity and motor amps (assuming same duty level and shred type) is not accurate.
If you want a reasonably priced heavy duty shredder and you're having difficulty making a choice, buy them and compare as I have done, or maybe use the weight of the shredder as the deciding factor. The bulk of the weight is in the cutter and motor, mot the plastic housing and electronics. The heavier unit will have a stronger and most likely larger motor, gears, and cutters which translate into a more durable and longer lasting shredder.
The VF1700MX got a free trip back to the store for a full refund. I would not recommend this shredder to anyone who expects "heavy duty" performance as advertised on the box. Never tried it with 17 sheets because I was afraid it might break.
Interestingly, no information can be found on Royal's web site about the VF1700MX even though it has been selling for about one year. The customer service representative at www.Royal.com said that the VF1700MX was not discontinued, and that there was simply not enough space on the web site to display this item???
please read the fine print before you purchase May 29, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hidden withing the instructions, they tell you to keep this unplugged unless it is in use. How inconvenient is that? I used this about 3 times before it was totally unusable. Guess the fact it was plugged in, it got fried by a power surge. Completely useless. It is headed for the curbside trash.
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