Technically Inclined

The most important gadget you need (this week)

By Peter Suciu
Published: Apr 29, 2008

Fellowes PS-79Ci Jam Proof Shredder ($179.99)
Tax season means paper work, and paper work means lots of your personal information could be going into the trash. Protect this info from prying eyes with this deskside-sized personal paper shredder from Fellowes. It can run for 10 minutes straight, tackling up to 12 sheets at a time with cross cutters to ensure all your left with is confetti – and it even can do the same with CD/DVDs and credit cards. Paperclips and staples won’t slow down the PS-79Ci either; plus to make sure it doesn’t jam this shredder uses a sensor to measure the thickness of the paper, along with a warning indicator light to let you know when you’re nearing sheet capacity. This model even offers SafeSense technology to ensure that overzealous users won’t shred their hands!
www.fellowes.com

New York-based freelance writer Peter Suciu considers anyone who doesn't carry multiple cellular phones a Luddite. His life is most perfect with tea and TV, preferably iced and HD. He has contributed to Newsweek, Consumers Digest and Forbes.

Browse All Features >