SimplyShred SG-820C Smart Ultra Quiet Heavy-Duty 17-sheet, Paper, Credit Card, Staples, Paper Clips, CD Shredder (LCD Display)

by SimplyShred

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001TIC4FQ
• Item model number: SG-820C
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 19, 2009

Product Description

High quality and powerful multi-purpose 17-sheet cross-cut shredder. Accepts paper, CD/DVD, credit card, paper clips, staples. Heavy duty motor can shred 100-150 times per day (up to 2550 sheets). Safety technology prevents shredder from turning on accidentally. 9" paper entry can accept letter and legal-size documents. Smart jam technology automatically stops motor on jams and will display an alert on the LCD display. Large 9 gallon pull-out waste basket reduces frequency of emptying. Super quiet motor dampens grinding and shredding noise. High grade durable steel cutters have a 3 year warranty. 1 year warranty on all other parts.

FEATURES 1. Safety Technology
2. LCD screen
3. Shreds papers, CDs, credit card, staples, small paper clips
4. Smart Auto Stop on Paper Jam (JamStop)
5. Warranty: 1 years
6. Bin Capacity: 9 Gallon

7. Pull-out wastebasket for simple waste disposal
9. Durable cross cut blades
10. Super Quiet motor <58dB SPECIFICATIONS
Daily Usage(times): 100-150
Sheet Capacity (75g): 17
Cut Type: Cross Cut
Cut Size (mm)/(inch): 3.8X40/ 5/33''X1-5/9''
Paper Entry Width(mm)/(inch): 230/9"
Auto Start and Stop: Yes
Reverse: Yes
Thermal / Overload Protection: Yes
Auto-Stop on Jamming Yes
Motor Type: Capacitor Motor
Rated speed: 3M/Min / 9.84FPM
Bin Full: Yes
Bin Capacity(Gal/L): 9/34
Noise Level at Capacity(Db): 55-58
Duty Cycle (min): 15-20
Shreds CDs/DVDs: Yes
Shreds CDs/DVDs Size(mm)/(inch): 3.8X40/ 5/33''X1-5/9''
Shreds Credit Cards: Yes
Shreds Paper Clips: Yes
Shreds Staples: Yes
Separate Credit Card and CD Entry: Yes
Basket Type: Pullout
LCD show Yes
Casters: Yes
Watts(W): 280
Warranty (Cutter): 3 Years
Warranty (All other parts Unit): 1 Year
Product Size(LXWXHmm): 400X310X650
Net Weight (Kg): 17.6kg
Gross Weight(kg): 21.2kg

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A VERY GOOD PERFORMER, May 3, 2010

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danno46 - See all my reviews

This review is from: SimplyShred SG-820C Smart Ultra Quiet Heavy-Duty 17-sheet, Paper, Credit Card, Staples, Paper Clips, CD Shredder (LCD Display) (Electronics)

This shredder is very quiet, very powerful, and does what it's supposed to do. It easily shreds 17 sheets, junk mail, CDs, credit cards, paperclips and staples. Even if paper isn't put in straight it won't stop, jam, or reverse - it's pulled in and shredded to confetti size pieces which should be small enough for people not associated with the CIA or FBI. On the back it has a small safety switch that prevents the top main switch from being turned on, which is good if you have children. It also has a bin full indicator and comes with a small bottle of oil and 3 plastic bags.

Credit cards and CDs are shredded to the same size as shredded paper since the same cutter is used for all three, albeit much of the CD breaks apart into smaller pieces. I set a box atop the shredded paper to catch these pieces since no container is - but should be - provided by the manufacturer. Also, the shredder is somewhat heavy (40 lbs.) and the handles need to be located on the sides because it's awkward to carry with them located front and rear.

According to the websites of the manufacturer and Amazon, this shredder is model SG-820C and has a 3-year warranty on all parts, which is one reason I purchased it. The manufacturer sent me model JP-820C and the manual states that it has a 1 year warranty on all parts. So I contacted the manufacturer and was assured that the manual is outdated, and that it has a 3-year warranty on all parts and a 7-year warranty on the cutter. It would be wise to make sure and get the 3-year warranty in writing. Makes you wonder whether they are mistaken or deceptive. This company needs to get its act together!

Update: 1/07/2012

I have to say that I am pleased with this shredder since I've had it for over a year now and it has performed flawlessly.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's ok, April 10, 2010

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Avid Techie (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SimplyShred SG-820C Smart Ultra Quiet Heavy-Duty 17-sheet, Paper, Credit Card, Staples, Paper Clips, CD Shredder (LCD Display) (Electronics)

This shredder seems decent for the money. It has a cheap plastic feel and look to it but so do the low-mid range Fellowes I've used. It is the quietest shredder I've ever had. The 1.5"+ strips (which are clearly stated in the specs) are much bigger than I imagined. My previous shredder produced confetti size output and I thought this one wouldn't be so much larger, but it is. Anyway, if you don't care about having micro sized pieces, I think this is a good deal.

4.0 out of 5 stars Office shredder, November 28, 2011

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Robin G Phillips (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SimplyShred SG-820C Smart Ultra Quiet Heavy-Duty 17-sheet, Paper, Credit Card, Staples, Paper Clips, CD Shredder (LCD Display) (Electronics)

Shredder works well; we are very pleased with it. Only problem is that the bin thinks it is full, it stops and you have to press down the shreds often.