DVD/CD Shredder $34.99

[trikster2]

Saw this on TB:

J and R has an Alera DVD/CD Shredder for $34.88.

This is pretty amazing if it works "as advertised":

2 Seconds per CDROM!

Up until now I've just used my microwave but that that takes 4 seconds.

Any idea if shredding is better than microwaving?


Click this link and search on Item 240114


MFR. PART # 240114 Auto Start/Auto Stop / 122mm Feed Opening / Capacity: 1 Disc / Speed: Up to 30 discs per minute

ALERA TECHNOLOGIES DVD / CD Shredder
- Many Computer users don't realize the significance of disposing used discs properly. Your old CDs and DVDs may contain lots of Personal information that, when read by an unauthorized individual (who may have taken it from the trash), can compromise your personal affairs. Using a DVD/CD Shredder is an easy step you can take to minimize your risks. This DVD/CD Shredder is the ideal security tool for corporate, government, education, and personal applications. Protect your business and protect yourself! - with the AleraTech DVD/CD Shredder.

# Auto Start/Auto Stop
# 122mm Feed Opening with safety lip
# Handles 1 Disc at a time
# Can shred up to 30 Discs per minute
# Designed for light duty use
# 110 Volt AC Powered

 

[Triggerhappy007]

I just use scissors to cut one side. No electricity needed.

 

[MrDudeMan]

wtf? dont put sensitive data on a CD...there you go...


if anyone buys this...wow

 

[nickdigger]

there's gotta be much more entertaining (and energy-efficient) ways to dispose of CDs. for instance:

PULL !!!

 

[FrugalGuy]

microwave it..it's cheap and it's free

 

[Noirish]

take a hammer to it then break it in half.

 

[dethman]

Originally posted by: FrugalGuy
microwave it..it's cheap and it's free

 

[hawkeye81x]

I agree with FrugalGuy,
The microwave has great mysterious powers...
creates the nice aroma of plastic

 

[kindest]

wow..wonder what else it can shred

 

[cmetz]

Question for the peanut gallery: what happens if you feed a CD into a decent cross-cut shredder? I've got one that I think has the power to do the job, but would prefer not to ruin it until I at least get information from reliable sources such as some random poster on the 'net

 

[PTCvette]

Thats just sad. I guess its a hot deal if you are really paranoid about your old porn archives getting picked up by the garbage man!!!

-Jeff

 

[puppyfriend]

Costco sells a paper shredder with a separate dvd/cd slot. I think a regular paper shredder would get messed up by a cd. My paper shredder can't even take 5 sheets of paper at once.

David

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: nickdigger
there's gotta be much more entertaining (and energy-efficient) ways to dispose of CDs. for instance:

PULL !!!

you have to tape a few together for that to work. trust me

 

[Fallen Kell]

Didn't any of you hear about the wonderful invention called a "microwave over"? You should be able to do 10 CD/DVD's in about 4 seconds with that.

 

[nickdigger]

do they leave noxious fumes in a microwave?

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: Fallen Kell
Didn't any of you hear about the wonderful invention called a "microwave over"? You should be able to do 10 CD/DVD's in about 4 seconds with that.

a microwave over? is that a rev 1.1 of the microwave oven? pics? specs?

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: MrDudeMan

Originally posted by: Fallen Kell
Didn't any of you hear about the wonderful invention called a "microwave over"? You should be able to do 10 CD/DVD's in about 4 seconds with that.

a microwave over? is that a rev 1.1 of the microwave oven? pics? specs?

No, you need the 1.6 spec to fully complete the procedure. G.E. has such a model out at the current moment. Price = $399.99.

 

[bigi]

I stuck 50 CDs up and drill a hole through. Works for me.

Now going to try the Microwave oven.

 

[Milkyman]

Can't you just use your hands? I remember a couple years back when I tried to crack a cd by bending it, it just folded in half. However, recently I've noticed that cds crack or shatter when treated badly.

 

[Walleye]

what the hell is the purpose of this? the cd will be unreadable if you just cut them in half.

but with hard disks, i throw em in the fire. it's fun to watch, too.

 

[palidor]

Does this thing work with VCD's too?

 

[Kevin]

If they ever have anything important or I get bored, I just scratch em with a knife...

 

[SharkyTM]

its fairly fun to watch them Tesla in the microwave... but they do use a Cyanide-based dye... so air out the m-wave before the next meal...
check this

 

[captaindrewle]

All you need is one of these: http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1705000/images/_1705698_pirate-ap150.jpg

 

[Shagger]

I thought that if you scratch the top and go through the reflective material that the CD-ROM cannot be read since the laser will pass through the disc. The laser reads the "pits" in the reflective material doesn't it?