Features

Cross cut; auto feed; 12 litre solid bin with gap for viewing; safety lockDimensions: 320 x 350 x 200mm. Throat width: 220mm. Shed size: 3.9 x 40mm. Shreds: 5 sheets max; credit cards, staples

Comments

Quite a compact, streamlined design. There is a handle on the top for easy lifting off when emptying the bin. Controls are straightforward to use but have no written graphics only symbols. The rear on/off switch and safety lock on the controls are useful features.

Stockist: 01302 836 836 www.fellowes.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Apr 08

Features

Cross cut; auto feed; 15 litre solid bin with gap for viewing; safety lock Dimensions: 380 x 355 x 260mm.Throat width: 230mm.  Shred size: 3.9 x 50mm. Shreds: 6 sheets max; credit cards, staples.

Comments

Large gap at the front of the bin makes it easy to see when the bin needs emptying. The handle on the front of the top makes it easier to lift off when emptying the bin. Large design but spacious bin, ideal for shredding large quantities. Generous throat width and spacious bin

Stockist: 01302 836 836 www.fellowes.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Apr 08

Features

Cross cut; auto feed; 20 litre mesh bin; safety lock. Dimensions: 360 x 350 x 230mm. Throat width: 216mm.  Shred size: 4 x 35mm. Shreds: 10 sheets max; credit cards; staples, CDs.

Comments

Very noisy. Control has to be pushed in to work which means it can't be knocked on accidentally. Dedicated CD and credit card slots. Mesh bin makes it easy to see inside. The top is quite heavy to lift and not easy to grip. Generous bin size. Shreds the maximum number of sheets efficiently and quickly.

Stockist: 0208 867 5399 www.ryman.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Apr 08

Features

Cross cut; auto feed; 16 litre mesh bin; safety lock. Dimensions: 340 x 350 x 230mm. Throat width: 220mm. Shred size: 4 x 35mmShreds: 10 sheets; credit cards, staples, CDs.

Comments

Versatile and good value but noisy. Mesh bin makes it easy to see when the bin needs emptying. Dedicated CD and credit card slots. Control has to be pushed in to work which means it can't be knocked on accidentally. Top is heavy to remove. Shreds the maximum number of sheets efficiently and quickly.

Stockist: 0845 600 4411 direct.tesco.com

GHI Test Report - Apr 08

Features

Cross cut; auto feed; 15 litre solid bin with viewing window. Dimensions: 360 x 320 x 165mm. Throat width: 216mm.  Shred size: 4 x 44mmShreds: 8 sheets max; credit cards; staples.

Comments

Useful separate compartment to catch CD shreds but not credit card pieces which go through the main shredding slot. Control graphics are rather small as is the viewing window. The lid is heavy and hard to grip when removing for emptying.

Stockist: 0208 867 5399 ryman.co.uk

GHI Test Report - Apr 08