DS12Cs (Confetti-Cut)

Pros: eats thick wads of paper, chews through cards, Safe Sense technology

Cons: noisy motor, poorly-designed paper basket

The Bottom Line: If you keep a close eye on your shredder's basket and wear ear plugs, a Fellowes PowerShred DC-12Cs could be just what you need. Otherwise, you might want to reconsider.

Review: After seven or eight years of having a shredder at my house, I was a little surprised to learn that my new office wasn't equipped with one. The boss said, "Good idea," and so I convinced the office manager to order one - which now sits in my office, ...

Pros: Shreds Credit Cards, Staples and Paperclips too.

Cons: Messy. If the basket gets too full, it won't come out.

The Bottom Line: Powerful shredder with basket jamming if it gets too full. Users will need to check basket often.

Review: I purchased this unit a few months back. It is advertised as: Confetti Cut (5/32-inch by 2-inch pieces). Shreds 12 pieces at a time, including credit cards, paperclips and staples. Also boasts of being Jam Free. Breakthrough Safety ...