Swingline Stack-and-Shred 100X Automatic Shredder

There's a new name in the paper shredder world: Swingline. The company, which is famous for its staplers, recently started making their own shredders as a replacement for the now retired lineup from GBC. One of the standout devices in this series is the 100X Stack-and-Shred. Overall, it's a really impressive machine that has the following strengths (and weaknesses):

Strengths:

• The 100X is a cross-cut device with a Level 3 security rating. It offers just enough security that you'll be able to shred various types of documents without worrying about your personal or professional information being stolen.

• This machine's big attraction is its shredding capacity. It's capable of shredding up to 100 letter-sized sheets at once. All you need to do is stick your stack of paper in the shredder, close the lid, and your documents will be shredded. This great feature will allow you to get your shredding done in a hurry so you can do something else. If you prefer to shred manually, the device can accept up to 6 sheets at a time.

• Due to the 100X's shredding capacity, it can be used in a lot of different places including the home, the office, and so on. There are few shredders that are as versatile as this one.

• You probably won't need to deal with paper jams very often because the 100X has the ability to clear up jams on its own. This is an excellent feature and it will help you get things done faster.

• When you're done shredding, this device will shut off automatically. This helps reduce power consumption while also preventing the motor from overheating. Also, the blades are self-cleaning so they'll stay nice and sharp.

• The 100X operates quietly so you can use it in a shared office. The waste bin will hold up to 7 gallons of shreds and it slides out for easy emptying. There's a window in the bin so you can see if it's full or not.

• Since this a Swingline product, you can expect to be able to use it for years to come. It's really durable and it comes with great warranty protection. The cutters are covered for 5 years and everything else is covered for 2.

Weaknesses:

• The biggest disappointment about this machine is that it can't shred CD's. You should choose a different shredder if you need a safe way to dispose of CD's. However, it can handle credit cards and document fasteners. There's even a separate feed opening for the cards.

• The 100X is a bit larger than a typical paper shredder. It measures 17" (height) x 12" (width) x 17" (depth) so you might have trouble placing it in a narrow space.

The Swingline 100X is a standout in the company's new line of paper shredders. It's great that this device has such a high shredding capacity and that you can stick all of the sheets in it at once. There are a lot of other terrific features including the device's ability to automatically shut off and its durable construction. The only thing that might be a problem is the shredder's inability to destroy CD's. If that doesn't bother you, you'll find that the 100X is one impressive shredder. Check it out today.