Customers often ask, “What’s the best paper shredder out there?” There are a lot of quality machines available that we could recommend. The answer however all depends on what you need the shredder to do for you and what kind of budget you are working with. There are several models available today that can tackle most jobs. The following review spotlights the various shredder categories, and then rates the lowest and highest priced shredders in each category.
Today’s blog entry features shredders from two very popular categories …
Home And Desk Side Paper Shredders
Our lowest priced model in this category:
Strip cut, security level one (the lowest security level). Its shredded paper strips measure seven millimeters 
in width. Intended for light to medium use; recommended for use in a home or small home office.
Price: $31
Office Zone rating: 1-1/2 Stars
Our highest priced model in this category:
HSM 102.2 Compact Paper Shredder
The HSM 102.2 has a powerful motor capable of chewing through paper with ease. This shredder features a convenient automatic on/off sensor, and a front waste bin window that lets you see how full the shredder 
is. The strip cut model shreds at a number two security level, while the cross cut model shreds at level three.
Price: $327 (strip cut model), $377 (cross cut)
Our rating: Four Stars
Small Office Paper Shredders
Our lowest priced model in this category:
Techko SH1524CP Paper Shredder
The Techko SH1524 CP shredder is capable of shredding up to 18 sheets of paper at a time, but we recommend shredding about half that amount. It has a 7.8-gallon basket. That means you won’t have to 
spend a lot of time emptying its waste bin. The Techko SH1524CP is an adequate deskside paper shredder. It features casters that allow you to roll the shredder from one location to another. This strip-cut model shreds at security level two.
Price: $85
Our rating: Two Stars
Our highest priced model in this category:
The Kobra 240 Cross Cut C4 is a highly versatile paper shredder capable of shredding a variety of paper and other materials. The cutting heads can even handle hard-to-see staples. The C4 is actually one of five 
different models in the 240 series. It shreds paper at security level three.
Price: $1,005
Our rating: 3-1/2 Stars
Next week we’ll take a look at Small Department/Multi-User paper shredders and Departmental Heavy Duty paper shredders.
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