I bought 2 Staples shredders, but had to replace them almost yearly. After research I decided to purchased a Fellowes and have been a very happy since then. The shredder was used daily and performed very well for over 5 years. It started to be sluggish and decided it was time to replace it. I would never buy anything but a Fellowes, so I bought another 79 Ci. When you find a winner you stick with it !!!

Set-up was simple - aside from having trouble getting the casters to lock. Found the trick was to wiggle a little bit and then a quick, deliberate push (or hard hit) – this is quite difficult for someone with arthritis. This is the fourth fellows shredder we have owned and we do not feel it is quiet. Our previous model MS-450C was much quieter. In fact, my wife has another desktop shredder on her desk which is much quieter than this one.

This schredder is great! It can handle heavy shredding loads without jamming and it is easy to empty through the front pull-out bin. I also like the built in safety features that prevent children or animals from getting into the shredding wheels. This is an excellent product and I would recommend it to anyone. Tom R,

Shreds EVERYTHING. Small problem getting a 'bite" on slick retail receipts, but grabs in second or so and finishes them off in short order. Great value. I have my own business and do quite a bit of shredding. I have had two other shredders that worked poorly, jams, etc. and on one the power button just quit working, that did it. This is my first Fellowes, I wish I had bought this one in the first place.

I have had many shredders in the past 5 years. All of them have been dead and thrown away when they get replaced. I intentionally tried to find a shredder that can handle me versus me dealing with it's shortcomings. I have had the PS-79Ci around a month now. I love it. I do not have to alter my life to put up with it. I don't feel like I have to tolerate it. It is easy enough, works well enough consistently enough, is jam free and is not a bother to have in my life. That is a blessing. Nobody needs added aggravation from a piece of equipment. This machine is truly the best I have ever used, and or owned.

We were so pleased with this shredder from the start: the feel of rugged construction and the expectation that THIS SHREDDER would last far longer than any that we have used previously. We especially like the jam-proof feature, since a lack of this feature usually led to a short life of previous shredders. The clear "window" that shows the level of fill is another feature that is especially appreciated.

I've had four shredders in the last five years. All have quit because of jams, etc. This shredder is great. It's quiet, and won't jam. It takes the pages easily and doesn't bog down like the cheaper shredders I've had in the past. It's well worth spending a little extra and getting a high quality product instead of replacing it with another low price shredder every 9 to 12 months. I love it and would recommend it to everyone.

This is the best shredder I have owned. It is quiet, easy to empty. I no longer have shredding pieces all over my floor when it is time to change the bag. I love the fact that it is on wheels. It makes is easy to roll under my desk to keep it out of the way. It is extremely quiet, unlike ones I have owned in the past. This cost far more than I have ever paid for a shredder; however, at this point, it was well worth the money.

Rolling wheels make it difficult to use - have to brace the shredder against something else to use. Very difficult to get paper into the shredder - can NOT put in just one or two pieces because the "safety" mechanism won't slide out of the way. It simply crunches up the paper. Have to put at least four sheets in to make it stiff enough to push the safety mechanism out of the way. Works OK if you have lots of paper, but if you have an odd couple sheets to do, you have to fold them to make it stiffer so it will enter the shredder.

I bought this shredder for personal use. I got it for a decent price, and it has performed admirably ever since the first stack of papers I've introduced to it. It works fairly quietly, and does exactly what its supposed to. I have nothing bad to say about this product, and would recommend it to anyone who needs a personal shredder at home. The only minor detail that I would see could improve this product is the emptying process. sometimes there are shreds that spill out, or are left behind. Other than that this product is perfect.