I just received the shredder I ordered last week from the QVC TV Channel and have to tell you I think it is very good value. For anyone thinking of buying, here is my report: It is free standing and about 16 inches high [400 mm]. It is mains driven [I wasn't sure if it was battery] and demolishes up to seven sheets of A4 at a time. It has a safety cut out if the lid is removed. Not only does it shred into quarter inch strips [2.5 mm] but each length is cut into pieces about 2 inches [50 mm] long on a cross cut. No way could anyone piece this little lot together. The machine can be set to switch on maually [if kids are around] or will automatically detect the insertion of paper and switch off after this has passed through. Cost in UK = £37:79 incl tax & del. Brian Staffordshire, UK List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 24/05/2002