Aurora AU1285MD Compact Desktop-Style High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and CD/Credit Card/Junk Mail Pullout Basket Shredder, White/Black

Unpackaged and ready to go. As many reviewers mentioned, its heavy but the quality is sound. Worth the dollar spent!

Im submitting this review in case others are debating, as I did, between this shredder and the Mailmate desktop format shredder. They seemed similar, so I initially purchased the Mailmate based on its then-discounted price at a certain office supply company named after a paper fastener. The particular item I got was a lemon that would not turn on, so I returned it, but it was immediately clear that I was not going to request a replacement--the build quality was just too flimsy, and the buttons seemed cheaply made and poorly seated. Instead, I purchased this Aurora model. This is basically the same size (maybe a smidge deeper) than the Mailmate, but it feels so much more solidly built. It also wasnt clear to me whether the Mailmate had an auto function as opposed to just forward and reverse. This one does. Compared to the GoEcoLife shredder it replaced, the Aurora is much quieter. The sound is surprisingly un-annoying, and I dont feel like I have to worry about bothering the neighbors when I shred. Even though I cant imagine giving this alleged desktop model as much real estate as it would need on my desk, the compact size is convenient for unobtrusive positioning in a corner. The receptacle for shredded paper is small, but its not a problem for home use: the micro-cut waste falls more densely in the bin and creates much less volume than standard cross-cut for the same amount of paper, so you dont need to empty it as often as you might think. The pull-out bin is incredibly convenient, creating much less mess than older models that require you to lift off the shredder section and track confetti everywhere during emptying. The white color makes it less noticeable and minimizes the office-y effect of having a shredder in your room. There is also an Amazon-branded shredder that in photos looks identical to the Aurora except in black, but I preferred to get a white shredder for less visibility and paid extra (unfortunately typical across shredder brands) for the white one.

I had several big boxes of papers to shed and this handled them like butter! Never jammed once! It doesn’t take up much space and shred to tiny pieces. I can put whole pieces of junk mail through it easily. I’ve had other shredders and they were disappointments but this one is a keeper!

This replaced our older shredder. I wish it came in black, but it so much quieter than our older shredder. We really like it. Havent oiled it yet but will be doing that soon to keep it running smoothly.

Really like this product, nice to have it in white. Does a great job. The old Staples MailMate seems similar, and we really liked that shredder, too.

While this shredder happily digests everything I throw at it, I agree with previous reviewers that the switch seems flimsy and does not inspire confidence in its longevity. Also, the removable bin is very thin and fragile. One drop on a hard surface will send you searching for a replacement. Good luck.

This shredder is well made and comes with a 5 year warranty.

Small compact shredder, great size for a small space

Very good

I am very please with this purchase. It is small and compact. It is very simple to assemble and use. I havent tested it out on credit cards or CDs but I would cut them up by hand anyway. I like that it is on casters so I can more it out of the way when not using it and roll it out when I need it. I love the window that shows how full the bucket is and I really like how you can remove the bucket to empty it would removing the top. This is an IMPORTANT feature. I had to remove the top on my old one and it was a little dangerous cause they are very have. So this is a GREAT little paper-cutter! Love it.