subject: Comet C-60 6 Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder Review [print this page] If you are looking for a reliable small paper shredder that is powerful and durable, then look into purchasing the 6 Sheet Cross Cut Paper Shredder. It is a high-quality paper shredder that is ideal for small workloads. If you do not have a lot of documents to shred, but want to make sure that you're protected and you keep your privacy, then this is the prefect choice of machine for you. The closest competition is the Aurora AS890C 8-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper shredder and the Royal Machines CX66 6-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder. Both are excellent machines, but the Comet C-60 gets the slight edge.
Pros: For starters, the Comet C-60 has a powerful motor. You don't expect that from a small paper shredder, but it can handle 6 sheets at a time and shreds 7.9 feet of paper per minute. The total runtime is five minutes and it has automatic start and stop. Aside from the motor being powerful, it is also ultra quiet. No more disruptions or having to listen to the awful grinding sound that comes with some paper shredders. You will barely be able to hear the machine working. Unlike the Aurora AS890C, the Comet C-60 has extra durable blades made from high-quality steel. Much better than the medium-strength blades that the competition has. The cross cut blades will shred your documents, credit cards and CD/DVDs into strips that are less than inch wide and 1 inches long. Perfect for sensitive documents. The blades can even cut through paper clips and staples. Weighing at under 10 lbs, this paper shredder is the best for mobility. It is easy to carry and moving it is effortless.
Cons: One of the main negative features of the Comet C-60 is the waste basket. Although it is easy to remove and easy to clean, it is slightly small. Holding only 3.7 gallons of paper shreds, you may have to empty this more frequently than wanted. The waste basket is also completely black. The Royal Machines CX66, a comparable machine for the Comet C-60, has a clear window to see when the basket is full. The only other flaw that comes with the C-60 is the lack of caster wheels. However, with the size and weight of the machine, you won't have any problem with mobility.
Purchasing a paper shredder will protect your privacy and will keep your confidential documents from getting into the wrong hands. If you are looking for a shredder that can handle your home shredding needs, or your small office workload, then the C-60 is the perfect choice.
