MBM Destroyit 3105 SMC High Security Paper Shredder ? DSH0365 Review
If you’re looking for a high security shredder that is easy to use with lots of features, stop right here. The MBM Destroyit 3105 SMC shredder has many safety and automatic functions that make use a breeze. Power is not sacrificed for convenience; a robust motor drives hardened steel blades to quickly destroy all your sensitive documents. This machine is ideal for hospitals, banks, and other businesses needing complete destruction of confidential material. Here is a closer look at the 3105 SMC.
Strengths:
- Abundant safety features are found on here. An electronically controlled clear guard covers the paper entry to prevent fingers and other objects from getting caught in the blades. A single switch controls stand-by, stop, and reverse functions. Backlit symbols tell you exactly which mode your shredder is in. The stop function activates automatically if the shred bin is full, the cabinet is open, or if there is a jam. Paper clogs are easily cleared as the auto reverse spits the items back out to the user. After one hour of idleness, the machine powers down to a sleep mode to conserve electricity.
- The powerful single phase motor is double protected against overheating and rated for continuous run. A dustproof housing hold the durable gears and helps prevent corrosion. A sturdy chain drive system is kept running smoothly by an automatic oil injection system. All these work together to make sure your shredder stays at the top of its game.
- Like many MBM shredders, the 12 inch feed is controlled by a photo cell that detects paper in the opening and begins shredding when needed. The blades take up to 16 sheets at once and devour them at an impressive 44 feet per minute. But the real benefit is that the tiny confetti produced offers a level 6 security rating. This meets both the NSA’s and CSS’s standards for document destruction and is DOD approved. You can be sure any confidential information you may have will be obliterated beyond recognition.
- Those tiny bits are collected in a 48 gallon shred bin. The bin is housed in a high quality wooden cabinet. The wood absorbs sound from the motor which reduces the noise produced and gives you a quieter office.
Weaknesses:
- This machine is only able to handle 12-16 sheets at once. This is a good rate for a level 6 shredder and paper is quickly devoured as fast as 44 feet per minute so we don’t foresee this to be a problem. However, if you are more interested in capacity than security, this model comes in lower security versions that accept as many as 52 sheets at once.
- Weighing 324 pounds, this machine is a heavy piece of office equipment. Even so, it is mounted on heavy duty casters that make mobility easier and we don’t think this will be much of a problem for most users.
The MBM Destroyit 3105 SMC is capable of handling the high security needs of any office. With reliability backed by a one year warranty and packed with automatic features, this shredder is dependable and easy to use. We would highly recommend the 3105 SMC as ideal for your next high security device.
24 Hour Personal Security Awareness
Fifty years ago, if you were sitting around the dining room table discussing personal security awareness with your neighbors, there is a very good chance you were talking about being robbed or burglarized. Today the umbrella’s scope of what is covered in personal security awareness has grown to include the primary area of computer security and how you protect your private information.
Personal Security Awareness – Mail
Of all the different ways thieves can get their hands on your private personal information, stealing your mail is at the top of the list. Many mail thieves follow the mail carrier around the neighborhood and take mail out of the box immediately after it was left there, so even if you are at home all the time, you should get a PO Box for security purposes.
Personal Security Awareness – Shred Everything
The second most popular way an identity thief gets your private information is by going through your garbage. By shredding everything, you have completely eliminated the possibility that your private information can be stolen, and at the same time you have produced package stuffing material for all those birthday and Christmas presents, as shredded paper makes excellent padding.
Personal Security Awareness – Fence and Camera
For the utmost in security around your home, if you don’t have them already, install a high fence around your home and monitor the complete parameter with security cameras that are camouflaged and positioned so there are no blind spots. The beauty of these systems is that you can monitor your premises from 3,000 miles from home on your laptop computer.
Personal Security Awareness – Getting in and out of Your Car
The very first thing you should do when you get in your car is lock the doors. When parking your car, you should make sure that when you are leaving, it will be easy for you to visually inspect all sides of the car for lurking carjackers. Always carry a mobile communication device with you in case of emergencies. It is also a very good idea to know how to drive directly to the police station in case you think you are being followed. Never stop and get out of the car to confront another driver because many carry weapons and have bad intentions.
Personal Security Awareness – Diet and Exercise
The better physical shape your body is in, the more finely tuned your senses are in. Eating a natural diet that is free of all the sugars and toxins that are found in fast foods, will help keep you keenly aware of your personal security 24 hours a day. Being in good physical shape improves your chances of running away from an assailant.
