How to Buy the Best CD/DVD Disk Shredder

With the growing concern over identity theft, the need to properly dispose of all electronic media is of tantamount importance.  Identity thieves often target computer hard drives, as well as CD and DVD information to pry into your personal files. 

CD and DVD disks are able to hold vast amounts data.  A few DVDs can handle more data than can be found in a full room of file cabinets.  This can be disastrous in the wrong hands.  The ability of computers to quickly scan information allows anyone who finds your discarded disks to quickly and easily search for your password codes and private consumer data.  What could take weeks to search through filing cabinets, can be found in seconds on a disk. 

Most desk top CD/DVD disk shredders are able to handle 15 to 30 disks per minute, but you may want to opt for a combination cd/dvd/paper shredder.  This will eliminate the clutter in your office or home, and most of these models are built more robustly than standard paper shredders. 

The best disk shredders have all steel gear construction, as opposed to plastic, and are able to shred staples and even paper clips.  Some models even have paper jam and basket full indicators, as well as casters and easily accessible paper bins. More importantly than these options, you should verify the warranty of the shredder.  Good shredders have good warranties.  Do a little homework, and shred your worries away.