I have had this shredder for 3 weeks now and it works wonderfully. Very quiet, shreds quickly, can handle several pieces of paper effortlessly, has never jammed. Very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend this to a family member or a friend.

This Fellowes 79Ci is replacing a Fellowes PS 60CC shredder we bought in 1996, which has finally given up. If this new one lasts half as long, I will be happy. So far, the new shredder is living up to it's praises. The one small complaint I have is that the basket fills up too fast and I think that is because the cut size is larger than our previous shredder. It is quieter and safer to use. I wouldn't buy a shredder unless the Fellowes name was on it.

Just replaced our Fellowes shredder with another new Fellowes shredder after using every day in my office for over 9 years. The other MAIN reason we buy Fellowes shredders is the fact it has the safety if anyone (small children or out pets or others with long hair, etc.) stops in and should accidentally go near this shredder it immediately stops. This should be a law that all shredders have this. I saw a video years ago when a dog got his tongue caught in a shredder and I never got over that site. Thank god not our dogs but regardless the thought that it can happen is more than enough reason to purchase only a shredder that has this safety feature. The replacement unit seems slightly upgraded with a timer that shuts the unit off if not in use a while and starts right back up if you insert a paper to shred (leaving that safety factor still in tack). The shredder is definitely a winner for all the above reasons

For years we have worked with a small strip shredder, but a new Massachusetts law requires a crosscut type, so we did research and this got terrific reviews. The one issue they all mentioned was its noise level, but the price was right and we figured we could deal with noise for the few minutes at a time we use it. It arrived well packed and the instructions were quite approachable. I set it up, applied the oil as instructed, and sent the test page through. Surprise! It is much quieter than our old shredder. I don't know what those reviewers were talking about.

I've had the shredder for about 6 months, and it has performed well. I try not to use it continuously to avoid overheating. The bin fills up rather quickly with the many loose shreds, but one can tamp down the contents or dump them without much trouble. One has to be careful not to put too many sheets at a time in the machine, but given that, it has been working flawlessly.

I always research extensively before making important purchases. I have been wanting to add a shredder to my small home office for quite some time and finally came to a decision on the Fellowes Powershred 79Ci. Glad I did. Amazon.com had the best price and I was even able to get even more of a reduction on the already low price by using my American Express Membership Rewards Points! The Fellowes Powershed 79Ci Crosscut Shredder arrived in only 2 days from Amazon.com. The first thing I noticed is how heavy the box was when I picked it up. The majority of the weight is in the shredding unit itself that sits on top of the shredder stand. It is well built although I was a bit surprised the stand and basket seemed a bit flimsy for such a heavy shredder. I am not using the caster wheels that came with it because the unit will be sitting on the carpet. The shredder came with caster wheels, a small bottle of oil, registration card, a few plastic bags for the wastebasket, operators manual and several quick start inserts. I won't be using the bags. Installation was easy. Be careful when putting the shredder on the stand. I can see how easily the top of the shredder stand could be cracked if someone were to force it. Also keep your hands away from the blades on the bottom of the shredder when installing. I also read where some people are having problems when inserting the caster wheels, cracking the insert points. Once assembled, simply plug in the unit, make sure the switch is on, on the back of the shredder and push the power button. You are now ready to shred. The first thing I noticed is how quiet the shredder is and it shreds with ease. Even though this shredder is crosscut and not a micro cut it still gets a high-security rating and does an excellent job of cutting paper into very small confetti-like pieces. It also shreds media such as credit cards, DVD's and CD's and not to worry if you accidentally run an errant paperclip or staple through the shredder. It will handle those as well. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. Only time will tell how it will hold up in the long term. I'm hoping It will provide me many years of service.

This shredder is everything it's been written up to be. As you can probably tell, I love it. Yes it's quiet, even when it's grinding up a CD or an expired credit card. It has never jammed and has no problem taking the maximum amount of paper over and over again. It is a quality machine built solid and should last a long time. I truly cannot think of anything I dislike about this shredder. It is well worth the money.

I am replacing my Fellowes PS-77C shredder. This was a very good shredder for my office for my home business. As I am now retired, I decided to purchase a newer and larger capacity shredder to start destroying my business records. I bought the largest one available from the retailer I use. The Fellowes shredders I have always used in the past have done me a great job and I expect no less from the 79CI. Spend your money and pick the Fellowes shredder that fits your lifestyle. You will not be disappointed!

This shredder is great. It's durable, quiet, doesn't jam at all, shreds all kinds of paper, and almost never overheats (unless it's being used for excessive periods of time). I would recommend this shredder to anyone looking for a good investment. It's a little expensive, but definitely worth the money!

I just opened the box and registered this shredder. All I can say is that it is quieter than my last shredder. The wheels were hard to get on. If Fellows wants an honest review, they should contact me after about a month of use to see my feelings on the performance. So far my biggest complaint is that it is hard to empty the container without making a mess. The liner bags that came with the product is not a good fit.