subject: The Comet Cm-c08cd 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder Beats The Competition [print this page] The Comet CM-C08CD 8 Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder is an excellent paper shredder for use at home or in a small office. It is durable, effective and high-quality. When compared to similar machines, like the Aurora AS890C 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper/Credit Card Shredder and the Royal Machines HT88 Shredder 8-Sheet Full Size Cross Cut, it really stands out as being a top quality machine. It is perfect for small to medium workloads and is ideal for at-home use or in a small office. It will provide you with all your shredding needs, including protection and privacy.
Pros: For starters, the Comet CM-C08CD has a very powerful motor. The motor can shred up to 8.2 feet per minute. The opening is 8.7 inches and it can accept up to eight sheets at once. This will reduce your workload and since it can shred through staples, no need to undo any stapled documents. Like the Aurora AS890C, the Comet shredder has an automatic start and stop and also has a manual reverse for when paper jams occur. The waste basket is an easy-to-remove pull out one, that can hold over three gallons. This is much better than the Royal Machines HT88's wire mesh basket that can easily break or become detached. The durable steel cross cut blades can cut through not only paper, but also credit cards, CD/DVDs and like stated earlier, staples. The machine is also ultra quiet. You will not hear the normal grinding that you do with other shredders in fact, this machine is virtually silent.
Cons: One of the negative attributes of the Comet CM-C08CD is the runtime. It is only five minutes, with a 15 minute downtime. So if you have a large workload, it might be a problem. The Comet shredder also lacks caster wheels. Normally this isn't a problem, but since it is a somewhat heavy machine, weighing just under 25 pounds, this could cause some mobility problems. The Royal Machines HT88 only weighs a total of eight pounds, so it is very easy to move and store when not in use. Same with the Aurora AS890C which only weighs 13 pounds. The lack of an overheat alert and a full bin alert may also be a problem for some people.
Overall the Comet CM- C08CD is a great little machine. It is durable, long-lasting and high quality. It has strong blades that will last a long time and it can shred through a lot of things. The size may be a problem, as is the lack of wheels, but if you are going to have a designated spot for the shredder, this should not matter. So if you need a reliable shredder, this is a great choice.
