HELP! Which one cameo or explorer?

[sadkins]

I am so confused about which one to get! Hubby got me both and I need to return 1.
I want to use MDS with it. Don't use chipboard. I want the easiest one. I do have a paper source by me. I can get help from them. Little with the cameo.
Thank you!!!!

[sadkins]

I don't have any experience with electric cutters

[TheOtherMeg]

Not the Cricut machine (Explore). The design program made for that machine is internet-dependent and not up to par with other, open design programs.

The cutter itself looks great, but the fact that it's a closed system and internet dependent is a deal-breaker as far as I'm concerned.

[sprtchick]

Cameo is fairly easy to use right Out of the box. I ave never heard of the Explorer.
Blessings.

[SherriKay]

I have both the Cameo and the Explore. The software is much, much better for the Cameo. The Explore software is awful but the machine cuts very nice.

[cat_woman]

You can also import all your MDS content into the silhouette studio software - its mostly jpgs & pngs so can easily be used in SS. I think they also have some svg files that can be cut with SS. Actually, and digital scrapbooking files can be used with SS. I don't know anything about the cricut software and how easy it would be to bring those files into their software.

[Annecards]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

Cameo. I would never buy a cricut again. My last one (the expression) didn't cut nice at all. It could never cut a perfect circle no matter what.

Another vote for the Cameo here. I'd feel like PC was spying on me every time I used their machine. PC is not on my personal like list.

[jukie]

Check out Clever Someday's blog, she does a great review of both machines, the good the bad and the ugly

https://cleversomeday.wordpress.com/.../whichisright/


Kay is a wonder lady who is so helpful and shares everything with us fellow crafters.

[Leona2025]

I never used a cricut, but my Cameo is awesome. Especially since the cut files are .99 and you can cut virtually any image you find online.

[mouseprints]

I have the Cricut Create which i like, but want a bigger machine that can do more so after a month of research between Cricut Explore and the Cameo, I ordered the Cameo. The UPS man just dropped it off at my work this morning. It is sitting at my feet waiting patiently for me to get off work in 11 minutes, so we can go home and play!!!!

Enjoy whatever machine you buy.

Trish

[sprtchick]

Silhouette has a new freebie cut file every day from now until Christmas. You are going to love your Cameo!
Blessings

[mangodew]

I have a Silhouette Cameo that I absolutely love and I have a Cricut Expression 1 that I love as well. Since I wanted to upgrade to the latest and greatest in Cricut, I bought the Explore to try it out; it was only $199 at Walmart. The Explore cuts so great but the software sucks! I returned the Explore and bought an Expression 2. The expression 2 is much better in MY opinion. Provo Craft did not put a lot of effort in their software, as this has been as ongoing issue for some time with them. I would go for the Cameo; Silhouette America just released a touchscreen version of the machine. Not to mention, with the Cameo, you can design your own images ad cut them out. You can also purchase and find SVG cutting files for free to cut with the Cameo. There is so much more to do with the Cameo than the Explore. Again, this is MY opinion.

Also, please look at some reviews, comparison videos, and comments online to help with your decision. Good luck.......

[mouseprints]

This is there Community forum for the Silhouette or is that here? I have some questions about my new Cameo. Well, the mat actually.

Thanks. LOVING it so far.

[canada goose]

This post confirms that I did the right thing to return my Cricut explore before all the christmas wrap was removed.

After reading many posts here on different threads regards this particular machine, I decided it was not for me.

[Annecards]

If I could keep only one my machines, which one would I keep and why. This was my answer.

My Cameo!

The best print n cut on the market.

I can cut poster board or light cardboard, glue a couple of layers together, so no need to cut chipboard.

I can design in Silhouette Studio, Coral Draw, or AI. (I design and cut directly from Corel Draw. and can save to most vector and graphic formats). I think Silhouette Studio is fabulous, and gives one functions found in high end programs. I've just been a Corel user since 1989 or '90

I don't have to buy cartridges or be tied to the Internet.

It cuts even fine detail beautifully.

I'm not tied to the Silhouette brand mat, so I can use another brand in a pinch.

I'm not even tied to their blades. I have a holder that works with my 45 & 60 degree blades.

I have extra adapters that lets me use all my pens and most of my markers including Copics.

My Cameo is dependable, was reasonably priced, came with free editing software, and the option to purchase reasonably priced software upgrades.

[lylacfey]

Cameo for me. Easy choice because I don't want to be online to cut.

Anne- Thank you for the shout out about poster board and the Cameo. I was wondering. I love poster board too but never cut it with the Cameo.

[Floridastampgirl]

I jut bought the cameo and I am super impressed. I had trouble when I had by cricket but this made beautiful cuts right out of the box!