I did lots of internet research on shredders before buying and found this model the best for my price range. I have had Fellows models at work and they worked great, but these were expensive commercial models. This is my fourth or fifth shredder I have owned. Some were Fellows and the first few were other brands. This model arrived at my door a few days before promised and was completely set up and ready to go...no wheels to install!!! I am using this shredder to destroy about 4 + years of tax receipts/files this summer and expect this to be a simple job. So far, no jams and no hassels.

I have a home office and therefore have more documents of a personal and professional nature than a typical household. In fifteen years, this is my third Fellowes shredder. This one is the heaviest duty shredder I have owned of those three yet it is the quietist, most durable and efficient of the three. This is due in part, I am sure, to the change in technology as well as going with a more expensive model this time. While I have only had this model about two months, I am already impressed by the performance. Having had a considerable amount of old records to shred during this brief period, I am impressed with how well, how fast and how long this shredder will work without jamming or overheating.

We haven't had the machine very long, so time will tell how long it actually lasts. However, it seems to be a very solid, good quality machine. So far, we like how it operates and looks, and it is much more quiet than our previous shredder.The addition of waste bags will reduce mess, however, they add to environmental waste. We will likely not use bags.

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.

We have two of these shredders in the office and they work very well. Very portable, durable and quiet. Shreds multiple sheets, cards and staples with ease. Safety feature prevents accidents and the bin is easy to empty. Good choice for a busy office.

Purchased new. In use approximately two months. Works well. No jamming problems so far. Shut down after two minutes of non use is a nice feature. Besides quality, safety features are the reason I purchased a Fellowes shredder. First time I used the recommended plastic bag which makes it easier to empty. The only negative I have, I should have purchased the micro cut instead of the cross cut. The only reason, is my last shredder was a micro cut and I believe it shreds better.

I purchased this machine for shredding paper to use as bedding in a llama operation. It is very time consuming to use this machine. After about 4 bins of shredded paper, I have to wait for it to cool down. I shred paper every 2 weeks, and it takes me a good 3 days to get the volume I need shredded. Not what I was hoping for or wanting. For a "desk job" person, this machine would be great for anyone wanting to have a machine that can produce volume of shredded paper, this is not it. It was probably my fault, I should have spent mega bucks and bought a large commercial shredded in the beginning, but this machine said commercial use. My bad and their bad - not enough information for my needs. Now, I have to spend mega bucks to get what I want and need.

This replaced a smaller, very loud model. We are quite impressed with how it handles so many sheets without jamming and the card slot it has for getting rid of those bothersome credit cards automatically sent in the mail! The performance is very quiet and has yet to let us down.

The first Fellowes shredder I purchased lasted over 20 years, so I decided to purchase another Fellowes when that one finally bit the dust. The 79Ci is great! It not only does a fantastic job of crosscut into small pieces; it does it with exceptionally quiet operation. I also like the built in safety features, which are a must if there are small children and/or pets around. It may cost a bit more than some of the others, but it is well worth the difference.

I purchased the PS-79ci shredder based on my previous experience with a Fellowes shredder. This shredder performs beyond my expectations. It is very quiet, has a nice safety device and operates very smoothly. I would strongly recommend this shredder to anyone looking for a durable shredder, including those who own a small to medium size company. You will be very impressed with the operation of the shredder.