Weaknesses

There are many personal shredders on the
market today. But one to stop and take note of is the GBC Shredmaster
GEX106 Jam Free Cross Cut Paper Shredder. Designed for light duty use
in a small or home office, this machine offers powerful performance in a
compact package. Automatic features and jam free technology provide
simple, easy use. Here is a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses
of the GEX106.

Strengths:

• The petite dimensions of this device allow it to be
  tidily stored under a desk or table for easy access right when you need
  it. And since it only weighs about 25 pounds, moving it around
  shouldn't be much of a hassle.
• An automatic on and off
  mechanism allows you to use this machine one handed. Items are detected
  when inserted and activate the blades to begin shredding. Once
  everything is through, the device turns the blades off to avoid
  unnecessary wear and tear on the cutting shafts and motor.
• Intuitive
  Jam Free technology senses when too much paper is in the feed. The
  throat will glow red to warn the user. Simply remove the excess and the
  machine will begin shredding again. If paper does get clogged in the
  blades, the automatic reverse function will feed the items back out to
  the user.
• Up to ten stapled or paperclipped sheets can enter
  the nine inch wide paper entry. Items are shred as fast as 6.5 feet per
  minute. The blades can even destroy CDs and DVDs.
• The cross
  cutting mechanism tears full size documents into tiny pieces virtually
  impossible to reassemble, providing a level three security rating. This
  keeps safe confidential materials with social security numbers,
  employee identities and strategic information.
• Paper confetti
  drops into a six gallon waste bin. The container easily pulls out for
  simple removal and replacement of the shred bag.
• GBC provides a two year limited warranty on this product. The cutters are covered by a 20 year limited warranty.

Weaknesses:

• The shreds created only provide a level three security
  rating. For all-purpose office shredding, this keeps safe generic and
  confidential material. But businesses required to meet NSA guidelines
  for document destruction will need a higher security device, which GBC
  also makes.
• As with many deskside shredders, this one is not
  rated for continuous run. After about four minutes of constant use, the
  thermal cut-off will kick in and power down your machine for a 30
  minute cool down period. For light duty use, you may not ever run into
  this. Offices looking for a shared shredder between more than four
  users may prefer a device with a more powerful motor rather than be
  constantly idly waiting for the shredder to be ready.

Overall,
the GBC Shredmaster GEX106 is an excellent personal shredder. The many
automatic features offer ease of use and convenience. Cross cutting
blades keep your confidential information safe and secure. And quality
craftsmanship is guaranteed by a 20 year warranty. We think the GEX106
is a great choice for your next deskside shredder.