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We recently took a look at the Intimus 45cc3 Pro Cross-Cut Shredder - 230V. Overall the machine is quite nice but I'll let you be the judge after you see the pros and cons below. Always remember that the stated specs of a machine do not always translate precisely to a real-world environment.SecurityAt a level 3 security, this cross-cut shredder gets the job done. Although there are higher levels of security, a level 3 machine provides a sufficiently small cut size to put your identity theft worries to bed. We also like the cross-cut because it takes up much less space which means that you won't have to empty your bin as frequently as you would with a strip-cut machine. There is really no reason to jump up to a level 4 machine unless you have some ultra-sensitive documents you need destroyed.Shredable MaterialThe Intimus 45cc3 Pro Cross-Cut Shredder - 230V can shred CDs, Credit Cards, DVDs, Floppy Disks, Paper, Paper Clips, Staples. If you need to be able to shred something else then we recommend that you look at a larger machine and/or look for something with a little bit lower security (the higher the security the less likelihood that the machine shreds something other than paper).Continuous MotorThis shredder is rated for continuous operation. That means that theoretically you could shred all day long and the machine would not have to shut-down to cool off. Remember that results may vary under real-world operating conditions and things such as the temperature of the room will affect the ability of this motor to stay cool and continue to shred. We give this machine 2 pats on the back for being rated continuous duty and we know that you'll appreciate this feature in due time.Bin SizeWith a 11.9 gallon bin, the Intimus 45cc3 Pro Cross-Cut Shredder - 230V can hold a bit more shred than the smallest machines out there, but you'll still be finding yourself emptying the bin fairly frequently. It is great if you need something to fit in a smaller space, but if you shred frequently we recommend jumping up in bin size.Throat SizeWe love the 10.25 inch throat on this shredder because you can put in odd sized paper and it leaves plenty of breathing room when it comes to regular sized paper. Some of the smaller machines will crumple the paper and eventually jam because the throat opening is just not large enough.Auto OilerWith an Optional Auto-Oiler available on this machine we highly recommend that you get it pre-installed. The machine is pre-wired to accept an oiler so all the manufacturer has to do is hook it up properly and you'll never have to worry about messy oil again. Automatically oiling your machine takes the guess-work out of maintenance and will most likely increase the life of your machine.WarrantyThe Intimus 45cc3 Pro Cross-Cut Shredder - 230V comes with a 2 years, 20 years on cylinder. This means that you have plenty of time to test out the machine and make sure that everything is running smoothly. Just make sure to properly care for your machine and you shouldn't have any issues.PriceWith an MSRP of $1,245.00 this shredder is not the cheapest around but remember to NEVER pay the full amount. You can find discounts of up to 50% off if you look around on the web.About the ManufacturerMartin Yale Industries is a US manufacturer of office and mailroom equipment designed to make work life more productive and secure. Founded in 1940, Martin Yale has over 68 years of experience designing, engineering, and manufacturing quality products for the office.Manufacturer JargonIntimus® PRO data shredders are equipped with the EcoLogic energy management system as a standard feature. Time-responsive electronics put the shredder into "sleep mode" after it has been idle for some time, automatically reducing its power usage to zero. This eliminates the extravagant power consumption of the stand-by mode. Simply touch the i-control® center button and the operational status is instantly restored. The intimus® PRO data shredder series guards against jamming of the cutting unit and stoppage with the DLS Dynamic-Load-Sensor. DLS detects the paper volume as it is fed into the cutting unit. The result of this measurement is communicated to the user by changing colors; like traffic lights, of a light strip in the paper feed area. Tests have proved that the color change of the dynamic load sensor quickly sensitizes the user to a balanced in-feed of paper. The feed slot for CDs, plastic cards, or diskettes is designed to take only the maximum amount allowed. Intimus® PRO data shredders have an array of practical features complementing their versatile options of use. By means of 2 x 2 cut & collect, both types of shredded material are kept completely separate: cutting units and collecting bins for paper - and separate ones for compact data carriers - enabling environmentally-friendly disposal. The intimus® PRO shredder series features Silentec®, a completely new design of the bearing of the cutting head that results in maximum absorption of the variations generated during shredding. Intimus® PRO data shredders not only rank among the most silent models in their class - courtesy of Silentec® - but the sound pattern is also acoustically pleasing. Thanks to this design, an intimus® PRO data shredder never creates a noise disturbance, wherever it may be. Intimus® PRO shredders are supported by i-control®, the heart of the technical concept, that controls the shredder's functions and provides a visual information center for maximum clarity in operator guidance. In standby mode the intimus® PRO data shredder switches on and off again automatically via a light barrier. The ergonomically designed function buttons are used to switch the shredder on and off, to clear any paper jams and to program additional functions such as access protection.So as I mentioned before, we think that the Intimus 45cc3 Pro Cross-Cut Shredder - 230V is a worthy competitor and deserves a second look. If you have more specific questions I didn't answer here, feel free to give us a call and we'd be happy to help you out. I also wanted to remind you that real-world conditions do not always produce the same results that you might expect from the listed specs. Happy Shredding!