19.8.2015

Note: The manufacturer supplied a review sample for evaluation, the opinion of the product is my own personal viewModel: ProStyle +7There are a few models in this range the "7" offering a larger 12 litre collection bin, and a paper capacity of 7 sheets of 80gsm paper or 8 if the paper is 70gsm. Front panel controls are manual reverse and forward (at the left and right positions) off and the expected "auto" mode this starts the shredder once it detects insertion.I measured the size at about 35cm height and depth., cable length is just over 1.2 metresIt's quite easy to remove the top part as the front and rear areas have larger cut out sections giving a good grip,though some might prefer a handle (which isn't present on this model) inside a cutter cover to help keep bits of paper in the cutter area. The top slot is thin making it unlikely to cause any safety issues even small fingers can't fit in here (watch out for ties) It cuts off instantly if you remove the lid.Cutting performance was excellent this can take normal paper (avoid laminated paper) standard sized paperclips and staples are fine too, but not CD's, credit cards can be used. I ran this for 10 minutes solid shredding without hitting the thermal cut off and it didn't struggle at all with the workload, but it's not designed for intensive use just normal occasional shredding. If you do get a jam simply use the forward/reverse controls this shouldn't happen often just be sure not to overload it (and with thicker paper reduce the no. of sheets) Running the occasional oil sheet through it every 6 months or so is advised.Any weak points? It's not super quiet (nor annoyingly loud either) it's a little quieter than the ProAction shredder I have myself and cuts faster too. Certainly seems strong enough to cope with the needs of most home users, and the larger capacity bin is also welcomed. A nice shredder and an easy recommendation for this.Model: Prostyle+ 5Somewhat more "petite" in size (around 36cm deep, by 27cm high and 18cm wide) this shares the same styling and design as the +7 model but with a reduction in bin capacity (down to 7.5 litres) and paper load is now 5 sheets or 6 if it's 70gsm. Controls are via a front panel for manual forward/reverse to dislodge paper jams. Normal staples and paper clips as well as credit cards are fine with this. I had one thermal shutdown after shredding for around 8 minutes continuously with a 15 minute cool down required before operation resumed. I can't really see it being an problem for light use I tested it shredding a larger quantity purely for completeness this isn't really meant for intensive shredding.This model is in my view best suited to users have do infrequent shredding, this is mostly down to the smaller bin capacity or if space is tight it's very small and can fit in even a tiny room with ease. The 7 is the one to go for if you are shredding a bit more often, for heavy users the Mercury range is the one to look at. If you want a small shredder and have a low volume of paper to dispose of securely this is one of the smallest I've used but still provides a good level of cross cut security.

18.10.2020

I've had this a few weeks, now, and during a period when I was clearing out my study so disposing of loads of old bills. I'd read that it said it would cut off with 2 minutes of solid use and that's not actually the case - as long as you're pausing somewhat in places I've found it lasts a lot longer. I also like the fact that if either it stops partway through a page (which it will!) or it's empty and you position another page ready to go, you'll soon know when it's cooled down again because it'll start working again of its own accord, so you can get on with other tasks in the meantime in the confidence you'll know when you can go back. Having had a strip shredder rather than a cross shredder before,

11.2.2019

I ordered this after my old cross cut shredder finally gave up the ghost after 12 years hard use.This is a sturdy shredder that can deal with paper and credit cards (you have to feed through credit cards on their own and although it says it can take 7 sheets of paper, I found it slightly struggled with 5+). I had no problem putting stapled sheets through it. The shredded pieces are fine and neatly done, but it does create some paper dust the more you use it, which means that you need to clean it regularly. I liked the white plastic design, which is sleek and well put together and I also liked the fact that there are handles on the top of the unit and at the side of the bin,

11.10.2013

I was torn :) when it came to choosing a shredder. There seems to be a huge variation in reviews but I eventually settled on this one and I can find little fault in it.Number of sheetsI think that as with all shredders the key is to perhaps ignore many of the manufactures claims and go with what suits you. I see some reviews that people are upset that the shredder claims to do 7 sheets yet only does 5. My view on this is who cares. The shredder is quick and efficient, so splitting my pile of 7 sheets into a 3 and a 4 to assist with the shredder is no problem for me and only requires a few seconds longer.JammingI used the shredder to clear out my home office - around 400 sheets.

17.12.2019

Bought this wee shredder at a discount from Amazon warehouse. Fast arrival, came with damage package but product look good as new with film stickers still on. I had another shredder for 10 years and still working but had to leave it at my friend's. Presently surprised with this new one's performance and ease of use. It is louder than my previous one but it has a drawer type design for the cross cut paper which is extremely handy. As well as a nice padded handle to lift the shredder and carry it to where ever you like. Took me just under 3 hours with rest time to shred a whole grocery carrier bag of document. I estimate that's about 4000 sheets of documents. Tips for non regular paper shredder,

8.12.2009

This is a very stylish shredder - it can't be faulted on it's looks, or it's efficiency in fact. I find that anything more than three sheets of normal office paper really slows the motor down but for home use this isn't really a problem. If you want an office shredder, you need to pay a lot more and buy something else, more appropriate for the job.This unit has an easy to understand auto on, off, and reverse slider switch at one end. If you find that the shredder doesn't start automatically when you slide a sheet into the feeder slot, first check that the slider hasn't moved to the off position and then check the collection tray - it really does need to be pushed ALL the way in as there seems to be some sort of micro sensor that will detect if the tray is even slightly out of position.

10.6.2014

This is a really, really good Shredder for the home/home office. In this day and age of identity fraud etc, it is extremely important to shred any papers that have personal details on.This Rexel Cross Cut Shredder is sold at a very good price. It is a nice sturdy machine which is very simple to operate and has the added bonus of being able to shred those little plastic cards that we all have these days!There are just 3 settings - Off. Reverse and On/Auto. If some paper gets a bit stuck, then just flick into reverse for a few seconds and then back to On/Auto and all is sorted.Whilst shredding the papers, the operation of the unit is really smooth and quiet (unlike the previous shredder we had).

30.11.2013

Using this shredder for a couple of months now. General domestic use, had quite a few backlog to be shredded, it does the job well. I especially like the drawer-like bin which comes out from the side. On the previous shredder the top (whole shredder unit) was coming off. This was causing unit to topple leaving carped covered in shreds.Bin itself is sufficiently large and as this unit cuts paper into smaller pieces it takes much more paper before it is full.One negative point, hence 4 star, is because I don't think it is possible to shred 7 sheets (as per product description) without damaging the unit - at least in the long run. 1-2 page is just fine. 3 page - it starts to slow down.

9.3.2015

Having bought a number of lower priced shredders around the £15-20 mark which were not up to scratch I took the plunge and bought this product, hoping that I it would be able to both shred for a long time without overheating and without having constant blockages.I'm happy to say the shredder has performed on both those points. When it first arrived I did have a back-log of paper to work through. It was used non-stop for about 45 minutes, which was enough to need to clear out the bin about 5-6 times, without it overheating or blocking once. I find if you put in 7 sheets it slows down quite a lot and I'd suggest putting 3 in at a time because it sounds a bit healthier around that mark.The paper is cut into fine pieces,

6.2.2015

Overall a well made product - however as mentioned in a number of previous reviews do NOT try to put too many sheets of paper through at any one time, OR put paper through for a long continuous period of time, it WILL (and DOES) trip out.Just put your paper through at a sensible rate and it will shred satisfactorily for you.In respect of the paper collection tray I always make sure at the end of any shredding session that the shredded pieces are not lodged in the output of the shredding mechanism itself by:-a) switching off and disconnecting the shredder from its power source, and thenb) just gently pulling any hanging shredded paper out of the mechanism and dropping it into the tray.An update (1st July 2015):-Although the shredder is designed to accept staples,

7.5.2014

I bought this shredder to replace one who's motor was burnt out through misuse and abuse by another family member and to use at home.This shredder is good as it cross cuts documents hence the security level is good, however the size of the cross cut is bigger than the previous shredder.The shredder also has an automatic motor cut out system if it has been in use for more that approximately 5 minutes. This is sometimes annoying because it could take just as long for the motor to start functioning again, so you end up waiting around, but means the motor will survive any potential to be misused or abused by other family members.The little window at the front allows you to tell when the bin needs

1.7.2016

The shredder was bought to replace a Fellows model which had been used for the last 5 or so years but gave up the ghost last weekend. In comparison this model is smaller and quieter to the Fellows of a similar spec. It also has a smaller cut than the Fellows which is better for security.I have found that the automatic paper sensor does need a positive push and as a result it works fine on a sheet of paper but often ignores a receipt unless it is folded over double. It handles credit cards (one at a time) and does slow down when you feed one in. The instructions recommend feeding the card in side on to reduce the strain on the shredder but to me this is not recommended from a security point of view as you will end up possibly with your name surviving intact.

28.12.2013

Replaced very old Rexel shredder. I liked the spec on this - cross cut and capable of taking up to 11 sheets at a time coupled with the reduction from £271.99 (how much! - would never have paid that for a shredder) to £69.97(thank you!). Unpacked, setup and using within minutes of receipt. Cleared my shredding backlog over a couple of days. It is quiet and efficient but it really does only shred for about 3 minutes at a time before the induction motor heat sensor pauses for cooling. I think that this is fine in normal use - you come along with a handful of papers, shove them in and leave as it chomps through them. The fact that it can take up to 11 sheets (of 80 gsm paper - photocopy stuff)

21.4.2014

It shreds a few sheets of paper without any problems, so unless you're amazing at jigsaw puzzles, you won't be putting those documents back together again - Don't try to do too many sheets of paper at once though, as it slows-down and groans a bit!Surprisingly, it seems to keep on shredding for ages before you're forced to empty the pullout bin. However, you're best to empty it more regularly really, as once it gets well packed-in, you can struggle to get the bin out, especially without making a mess.Note: I'm not really sure why, but there are a few holes in the shredder under the pullout bin, which presumably serve some purpose that I'm failing to see - Whatever it is,

10.8.2013

I bought this shredder to process through about five years' worth of bills, bank statements and other sensitive documents.It's fairly quiet, compared to my previous shredder. The cutting blades seem of high quality. It seems to chomp fine through stapes and credit cards as well as paper -- but I would prefer it if cards went into their own bin for easier recycling. This model doesn't have a CD slot.The 11-sheet maximum is perhaps a little optimistic. Any more than about 8 and you can heard the shredder struggling a bit and slowing down.It's worth remembering the Rexel's duty cycle. In nearly continuous use it will overheat and will require half an hour to cool down before it works again.

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