Amazon Basics 12 Sheet (new model) Micro Cut Paper and Credit Card CD Shredder
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About Amazon Basics 12 Sheet (new model) Micro Cut Paper and Credit Card CD Shredder
Overall Feedback:
81% positive
76% praised the long-lasting battery life, while 24% found it drained quickly
I took the top off and slammed it down really hard and it started working again.
If I shred a large amount, the device easily overheats.
On the first day, the shredder worked well even though it did not take 8 sheets at once.
The shredder lasted for 2 years until a staple ended its usefulness.
76% praised the crisp and clear display, while 24% found it lacked brightness
I use a shredder with Micro paper Cut, which is the best cut for high security as it shreds almost at the per letter level and no one can reconstruct any documents.
I am highly disappointed with the product and the display quality of the office-electronics is not good.
I noticed that the plastic scratches easily, indicating poor display quality.
71% appreciated the sturdy and durable build, though 29% found it flimsy
The plastic used for construction is flimsy and imprecisely made, causing the casters to not fit in the holes.
78% appreciated the ergonomic design for comfort, though 22% found it uncomfortable
The front opening of the shredder is well designed and it is easy to pull out the trash bin, put a kitchen sized plastic bag over it, turn it upside down and not lose any of the scraps.
I compared the opening space of the old and new shredders. The old shredder had a wider opening, making it easy to feed pages from any angle. However, the new shredder has a tight opening, requiring careful stacking and feeding at a precise angle. This has increased the time it takes to work through the build-up of paper in the 'shred box'.
70% loved the responsive and quiet keyboard, but 30% found it unresponsive
I use a shredder with Micro paper Cut, which is the best cut and most shredders do not use it.
My keyboard quality is not good as it doesn't cut all the way through.
The plastic used for construction is flimsy and imprecisely made, resulting in the casters not fitting in the holes.
The new model is much louder and the drawer is more difficult to open and close.
89% liked the quiet operation, but 11% found it noisy
The shredder has a noise level of 5/5 and is not ideal for those seeking a very quiet or silent option.
When I use the shredder, it is relatively quiet but not completely silent.
The shredder's noise level is average and reminds me of every shredder I've used in this size.
78% loved the fast and efficient performance, but 22% experienced lag
The shredder is powerful and quickly reduces paper and credit cards to tiny pieces.
I have noticed that the shredder has some difficulty with pre-folded, slick paper, but it is not a major issue.
I am uncertain about the shredder's performance and efficiency.
I can only shred a limited amount of pages before I need to take a break because the shredder heats up.
