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(More customer reviews)I've used both a Cricut cutter and the Pazzles Inspiration Electronic Cutter, and the Pazzles Inspiration wins, hands down. You don't have to buy expensive cartridges with the Inspiration, and the software is far superior.
The only drawback I've discovered so far is that the Inspiration cutting mats are slightly more expensive. I think the extra few dollars are worth paying--however, I'm tempted to purchase a Cricut mat just to see if it works in the Inspiration. Essentially they're both 12"x12" mats, coated with a sticky surface film.
When I first got my Inspiration, I set the cutting blade too deep for card stock and ended up scarring the mat, but I was still able to use it.
The Inspiration users' manual suggests using a lint roller to clean the mat, and this really works! When new, the mat is very, very sticky so you really have to know how to clean it, and also how to pry delicate cuttings away from the surface. I use an X-acto knife for the latter operation.
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Pazzles Inspiration Cutting Mat, 12-Inch-by-12-Inch, 2-PackInspiration Cutting Mats. Cutting Mats can be used with your Inspiration Cutter (sold separately). Treated with care these mats will last through many projects.Each package includes two cutting mats that measure 12 inch by 12 inch.Imported.
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