| There are so many different brands and types of | | | | unique. Called SafeSense, it detects body heat near |
| shredders out there, with so many different features | | | | the paper opening and immediately stops the motor. |
| that finding just the right one for your needs can be | | | | Fellowes is the only manufacturer on the market with |
| a bit daunting. If you are looking for a shredder that | | | | a feature like that, and we were pretty impressed |
| can stand up to medium or heavy use, there are a | | | | with it. |
| number of choices on the market. One of the | | | | 5. It must be said that Fellowes is making some of |
| machines that we have looked at recently is the | | | | the most aesthetically pleasing shredders on the |
| Fellowes C-220Ci. It is one of the newer machines in | | | | market. We found its black and gray look to be |
| the Fellowes line, and contains some pretty | | | | modern, sleek, and attractive. Its design also makes |
| remarkable features. Let's take a closer look at this | | | | this shredder easy to use. |
| machine and some of its pros and cons. | | | | Cons: |
| Pros: | | | | |
| | | | 1. Although a lot of Fellowes machines come with |
| 1. Not everyone knows the capacity of their office | | | | their "Turbo Jam Release," the C-220Ci does not. |
| shredder, and often times, users will try to stuff | | | | Even though it has the jam preventer, we wish it |
| more into the shredder than it can handle. The | | | | had the release as well. |
| C-220Ci has what Fellowes calls a Jam Proof System. | | | | 2. The SafeSense is a pretty remarkable feature, but |
| This system electronically measures the thickness of | | | | we were wondering if it worked on say, a necktie. It |
| the papers that are attempting to be fed into the | | | | does not. Fellowes owes us a tie. |
| machine. The device will not allow motor function if | | | | Features-wise it would be hard to beat the C-220Ci. |
| the stack is too thick for the machine to handle (we | | | | In addition to paper, it safely shreds CDs and DVDs, |
| tried it-it works). Also the function allowed the | | | | staples and paper clips. If you need a moderate to |
| machine to power through papers that we | | | | heavy use machine that safely and silently cross cuts |
| intentionally misfed into the machine. Pretty | | | | your sensitive documents, this is a machine that we |
| impressive. | | | | can recommend without hesitation. We should have |
| 2. Most people don't realize that in order to function | | | | mentioned that we also love the three year |
| properly, a shredder has to be oiled on occasion. The | | | | warranty, and the lifetime warranty on the cutting |
| C-220Ci comes with its own self-oiling system, and it | | | | blades. It looks like Fellowes has faith in the C-220Ci |
| can let you know when the oil canister needs to be | | | | as well. |
| replaced. This is great for a medium to high use | | | | If you are looking for more information on this paper |
| machine like this. It means that you won't have to | | | | shredder or would like to purchase the Fellowes |
| remember when the shredder was last oiled, and will | | | | C-220Ci Cross-Cut Paper shredder you might want to |
| need to be oiled again. It also means that your | | | | visit They offer great prices and free shipping on the |
| shredder will always run at 100% capacity. | | | | entire line of Fellowes Paper Shredders along with |
| 3. We found this shredder to be remarkably quiet - | | | | shredders from other manufacturers such as GBC |
| nearly silent in fact. Which is a very good thing in a | | | | Shredmaster, Martin Yale, MBM Destroyit, Dahle and |
| busy office that will be using the shredder a lot. | | | | HSM of America. You won't find a better source for |
| 4. Safety is always an issue with shredders, and the | | | | paper shredders anywhere on the web. |
| C-220Ci has a safety feature that we found pretty | | | | |