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Fellowes MicroShred Shredder - MS-450CS

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Fellowes MS-450CS MicroShred Shredder - MS450CS/ 4.5 Gallons Basket Capacity/ Can Shred Paper, CDs, Credit Cards, Staples, Paper Clips/ Motor Reverse/ Interlock Switch/ Safe Sense/ 7 Sheet Capacity

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Fellowes MS-450CS MicroShred Shredder - MS450CS

The NEW Ultra-Quiet MicroShred Fellowes® MS-450Cs offers greater security plus SafeSense™ Patent-Pending Technology, which features an active sensor that stops shredding immediately when paper entry is touched. Designed for moderate shredding in the home or home office, the Fellowes® Powershred® MS-450Cs reduces documents to 5/64” x 5/16” higher security micro-shed particles smaller than a standard staple with a virtually silent motor, and shreds up to 7 sheets per pass, 25-50 times per day, for a total daily capacity as high as 350 sheets! Equipped with a 8.75" wide paper entry, the MS-450Cs easily accepts standard letter or legal-size documents, paper clips and staples, and shreds as fast as 9 feet per minute. The durable steel cutters also accept credit cards and CDs through a separate entry with its own 0.78-gallon waste container. Electronic auto start/stop features ensures quick and easy automatic shredder operation. Shredder automatically shuts off and alerts operator when a jam occurs, 4.5-gallon pull-out wastebasket is ajar or shredder is overheated. Clear window allows user to see if wastebasket is full. Includes casters for portability.

Specifications:

Auto Start/Stop Yes - Electronic
Basket Capacity (gallons) 4.5
Can Shred Paper, CDs, Credit Cards, Staples, Paper Clips
Casters Yes
Continuous Run Time (minutes) 8-10 min on/20 min off
Item Number 3245001
Cut Type Micro-Shred
Motor Reverse Yes
Safety Features Interlock Switch,Safe Sense
Sheet Capacity 7
Speed (Feet Per Minute) 9
Warranty (cutter) 5

Approximate Dimensions:

Height: 24.375"
Width: 16.75"
Depth: 13.875"
Paper Entry Width: 8.75"

Manufacturers Model Number: MS-450CS

Product Review Summary

4.5 (based on 17 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to Use (17)
Adequate Bin Capacity (16)
Shreds Quickly (14)
Easy To Empty (12)
Great Power (8)
Doesn't Jam (6)

Cons

Messy (4)

Best Uses

Confidential Documents (15)
Everyday Shredding (11)
Occasional Shredding (4)

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4.0

FELLOWES MICROSHRED SHREDDER MS-450CS

Reviewed by RADDY (Tech Savvy) from Chicago Il on Nov 15, 2011

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

QUIET!!! QUIET!!! QUIET!!! A friend was over while I was shredding and he couldn't believe how quiet the shredder was. I have yet to shred CD's/credit cards. Keep your hands away from sensor.

Best Uses:	Confidential Documents, Everyday Shredding, Junk Mail
Pros:	Easy To Empty, Adequate Bin Capacity, Good Power Output, Easy to Use, Large Sheet Capacity, Doesn't Jam, Shreds Quickly
Cons:	None so far

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4.0

Great Shredder

Reviewed by Infrequent Reviewer (Tech Savvy) from Tijeras, NM on Oct 21, 2011

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use this for daily personal shredding. It is surprisingly quiet. I replaced an older Fellowes strip shredder to get the microcut feature and the ability to shred CDs and DVDs. I am very pleased with this shredder. I have only a few minor gripes: 1) the input slot could be a little wider to make it easier to insert paper, 2) it would be more convenient if the on-off switch were on the top cover instead of on the side, and 3) small pieces of paper (e.g. credit card receipts) are not automatically detected in the input slot -- you have to put the paper in the slot and then push the Forward button manually to turn on the shredder. These are very minor issues. This is a great shredder.

Pros:	Adequate Bin Capacity, Easy to Use, Shreds Quickly, Safety, Quiet Operation
Best Uses:	Occasional Shredding, Confidential Documents, Everyday Shredding
Cons:	Onoff switch placement

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4.0

Very Good Shredder

Reviewed by JT (Technically Challenged) from Monterey, CA on Sep 19, 2011

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Haven't used the shredder much to date but when I have used it it performed as advertised and was extremely quiet. I don't anticipate any problem (i.e., mess) when emptying the bin because I am using a bag inside the bin.

Pros:	Adequate Bin Capacity, Easy to Use, Very quiet
Best Uses:	General Purpose Shredding

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5.0

Great Product !

Reviewed by Tecker (Gearhead) from Manitowoc, WI on Feb 26, 2010

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great for confidential documents. Credit card and CD/DVD Slot with seperate bin. I use the main slot for credit cards with no jams. Very quick and quiet compaired to other units used at work and home. The size of the cuttings are smaller then a pencil eraser (DOD size cuttings)

Pros:	Easy to Use, Easy To Empty, Large Sheet Capacity, Adequate Bin Capacity, Great Power, Shreds Quickly
Best Uses:	Everyday Shredding, Confidential Documents, Non Paper Items, Junk Mail
Cons:	Messy

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Quiet, powerful, user-friendly

Reviewed by Satisfied Customer (Gearhead) from Midwest on Jun 17, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I read many reviews about this microshredder before I purchased. It is indeed quiet, powerful, easy to operate, and produces small confetti-like shreds (not "dust") that are great in a compost heap. The microshredder came with plastic bags to put in the bin. Credit cards are shredded into strips and there's a small internal bin for the credit card/cd refuse. That bin can be removed permanently if you want to use the entire larger bin for paper only. I've not had any problem with overheating. However, I have used the microshredder only sporadically for document shredding and have not taxed it beyond five sheets at a time. My only wish is that the paper opening on the unit was a bit wider than nine inches. ABT Electronics had the lowest price for this microshredder at the time of my purchase. [...]I'm happy with this product and seller.

Pros:	Adequate Bin Capacity, Easy to Use, Great Power, Doesn't Jam, Easy To Empty, Shreds Quickly
Best Uses:	Confidential Documents

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4.0

Does what it advertises

Reviewed by Carol (Tech Savvy) from Castle Rock, CO on May 12, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

There were no surprises with this product. After reading all the reviews, we still went with this shredder. It is messy, but what do you expect with micro-cut paper. For our needs, this shredder works fine.

Pros:	Adequate Bin Capacity, Shreds Quickly, Easy to Use
Cons:	Messy
Best Uses:	Occasional Shredding, Everyday Shredding, Confidential Documents

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4.0

Great shredder - but messy

Reviewed by expresso (Tech Savvy) from NYC on Jan 26, 2009

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

i have used it a few times - each time shredding till the bin is full - then i would oil it and leave it till the next shredding session - i think it works great - the only downside i can see so far is its very messy when you have to empty the bin - it shreds so small that it goes all over the place in the bin - when you empty it - it will get messy in and around the bin on the floor etc. - other than that - its great so far -

Pros:	Adequate Bin Capacity, Doesn't Jam, Easy to Use, Great Power, Shreds Quickly, Large Sheet Capacity
Best Uses:	Confidential Documents, Occasional Shredding, Everyday Shredding
Cons:	Messy

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4.0

Vey solid product

Reviewed by Stefan (Tech Savvy) from Houston, TX on Nov 13, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Apparently well made, very quiet, if there's a jam it auto reverses to clear itself. I generally shred junk mail in envelope without opening. It maxes out a 7 sheets per feed. Great for home or small offices, but not for high volume shredding.

Pros:	Easy To Empty, Adequate Bin Capacity, Easy to Use, Very fine shed, Very quiet, Shreds Quickly
Best Uses:	Everyday Shredding, Confidential Documents

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4.0

Wow. What a shredder.

Reviewed by Penny (Tech Savvy) from Baton Rouge, LA on Nov 09, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use this to shred any papers that contain personal information. Especially, those "pre-approved" credit card apps.

Best Uses:	Confidential Documents, Occasional Shredding, Everyday Shredding
Pros:	Easy to Use, Large Sheet Capacity, Adequate Bin Capacity, Much more than I expected, Doesn't Jam, Shreds Quickly, Easy To Empty, Great Power
Cons:	Overheats Quickly

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4.0

Good Shredder

Reviewed by Gary G. (Tech Savvy) from Los .Angeles, CA on Mar 27, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Good and quiet. It really micro-shreds nearly close to dust. So, it will get very dusty. So keep this in the garage. CD and Credit Card shreds in large size pieces as a normal shredder. Great for confidential docs. Would not use for everyday shredding.

Best Uses:	Confidential Documents
Pros:	Easy To Empty, Shreds Quickly, Adequate Bin Capacity, Great Power, Easy to Use
Cons:	Messy, Shuts down long wait, Will get a bity dusty

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5.0

Outstanding Shredder

Reviewed by CU Buffalos (Tech Savvy) from Los Angeles on Mar 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This product will shred. No more worries about ID theft with this shredder! This shredder shreds paper so fine it would be impossible to see/find anything of value. The machine is also very quiet. My previous shredder was loud and couldn't shred as fine as this one. I am glad I purchased it and would highly recommend it.

Pros:	Adequate Bin Capacity, Easy to Use, Great Power, Shreds Quickly, Easy To Empty, Doesn't Jam
Best Uses:	High Volume Shredding, Everyday Shredding, Confidential Documents

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5.0

Extremely quiet operation

Reviewed by Roy father of twins (Tech Savvy) from Santa Cruz, CA on Feb 14, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I use this shredder for personal use so I can't comment on it's ability to shred large amounts of material. However, I have twin 13-month old babies at home and since my home office is in the next room, I always worried that the noise from my previous shredder would disturb them. I bought the MicroShred because of its claim of quietness and I have to say that my expectations were exceeded. The MicroShred is quieter than my inkjet printer and the pieces that it cuts the paper into are miniscule. The pull-out basket is convenient, an improvement from the older model where you had to lift off the cutting head and put it somewhere while you empty the backet. The casters on the bottom are also convenient since the unit is somewhat heavier than you might expect.

Best Uses:	Confidential Documents
Pros:	Easy to Use, Easy To Empty, Shreds very finely, Adequate Bin Capacity, Very quiet

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Fellowes MS-450CS MicroShred Shredder

Reviewed by JB (Tech Savvy) from San Jose, CA on Dec 22, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I purchased this item top replace a previous Fellowes confetti shredder which served me well. The MicorShred feature of this machine is excellant, far better than strip and confetti types. The only con is the shredding of cards is not fine enough. The shredder will get a little warm if shredding a quantity of docs. I use this shredder nearly everyday. Over-all, I am staisfied with its results. The MicroShed feature is awesome.

Best Uses:	Everyday Shredding, Confidential Documents
Pros:	Great Power, Quiet Operation, Shreds Quickly, Easy To Empty, Easy to Use, Doesn't Jam, Adequate Bin Capacity

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3.0

On the fence

Reviewed by Neat Freak (Quality Oriented) from San Diego, CA on Dec 03, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

My husband wanted me to get a shredder because my junk mail stack kept stacking up. I normally use scissors to cut my personal information up into unrecognizable pieces. I like to get the most for my money, so spending over $100 meant the product better be worth it. Pros: I am very pleased with how small of pieces the shredder cuts. The bin is easy to empty out (scraps will get caught in the lip so you have to tap it before standing it back up) Even though it doesn't fit on a desk top, it doesn't take up that much room on the floor. Cons: Credit cards end up in strips, so I don't shred my credit cards with this machine. ** most annoying part ** OVERHEATS TOO OFTEN The sensor on the machine works great, but you have to keep letting it cool down.

Best Uses:	Confidential Documents
Pros:	Easy to Use, Adequate Bin Capacity, Easy To Empty, Shreds Quickly
Cons:	Overheats Quickly

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4.0

Very quiet, some strange quirks

Reviewed by Armtek (Quality Oriented) from Littleton, CO on Sep 14, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Unit works well, is very quiet. Shreds a reasonable amount of paper at a time. It does overheat with continuous use (this is noted in the instructions). When it goes in sleep mode, it takes a few seconds to wake up and start shredding. Also, some paper/ink combinations trigger a false 'touch' signal (unit has protection from fingers, etc. getting in the way). If you bend the paper away from the metallic opening, it will continue to shred.

Cons:	False 'touch' signals
Best Uses:	Non Paper Items, Confidential Documents, Everyday Shredding
Pros:	Quiet Operation, Great Power, Easy to Use, Large Sheet Capacity, Easy To Empty, Adequate Bin Capacity, Shreds Quickly