Silhouette Cameo 4 with Bluetooth, 12x12 Cutting mat, AutoBlade 2, 100 Designs and Silhouette Studio Software - Black Edition

The Cameo 4 arrived as described and on time. The seller provided speedy, excellent customer service! The only downside to the Cameo 4 is that it has bluetooth instead of wifi. Most desktop computers do not have bluetooth capability and requires an additional device to enable this. However, most laptops have bluetooth nowadays. I personally prefer to create my designs on my desktop. The USB cable that is provided is long and will suit most people who have a large enough desk to have the cutter next to their computer. I was disappointed that the links included in the bonus content handout did not work - this product is NEW (released October 2019) and there is no reason to have handouts with dead links. The Silhouette101 handbook website should be updated to include the Cameo 4.I gave 4 stars regarding "easy to use" because the installation for the software and "manual" could be more detailed with illustrations for each step. I found the user manual to be disappointing as it is a vague, limited PDF file where nothing is clickable (Who wants to scroll through pages to find what they need? No one!). Not all Cameo 4 features are included in the user manual. Whoever designed their manual and handouts should be fired! Silhouette America, if you're reading this, please hire a company that focuses on UX/UI and triple checks everything before sending off.

I was intimidated that it sat beside me for months. I finally tested it out. It cuts easily and can get very small details, though I don't recommend something with close lines for cutting. The precision will be perfect for sketch markers. I used it to cut vinyl, and it had no issues. I'm still nervous about wood cutting and using my own image designs, but I'm glad I got over the first hump and did a project.

I did a bunch of research on the cricuit machine vs this one. I landed on the Silhouette since it did not require a monthly subscription in order to use the software.I was skeptical, but I would emphatically agree with all of the other viewers, there is a learning curve with the software, but it's not insurmountable. There are some nuances I still don't understand and are pretty unexplainable in my opinion, but it doesn't stop or hinder me from using the machine. Maybe just generates a bit more waste than initially anticipated. The only other drawback is that inserting the knife properly is a little tricky too. If it's not done properly, the knife may not even hit the paper, or may extend too far. Always make test cuts after changing a blade to make sure it's installed correctly.Outside of those two points (software nuances and blade installation), the machine is wonderful. It does everything I expect it to, and I'm sure I haven't really pushed it to the limit yet.It only comes with the Autoblade. Which is fine, it works well. One piece of advice I got though was to have a blade for paper, and a separate one for vinyl or other materials. I do cut both vinyl (perm and HTV) and paper, so I have 2 autoblades that i switch out depending on what material I'm using. I have noticed that the paper cuts are much better with a dedicated blade.Another thing that nobody warned me about is using cheap paper/card or coverstock. Some cheap paper is 'pulpier' than a more expensive brand. The cheaper paper may need some extra cuts by hand (xacto knife) to finish weeding, and will likely leave a lot of annoying residue on your cutting mat. You get what you pay for with your materials...The roll holder for vinyl is awesome. It's another reason why I chose this machine over the cricut. The cutter on the back of the machine is good too, but it could create a lot of waste, or mess up your design if not attended to ever time tou use it. There is about 4-5" between the blade and the cutter on the back. If you leave your material there, that 4-5" will be waste if you don't re-feed the material into the machine. That being said, if you DO re-feed the material into the machine, make sure to unlatch the cutter as the material may get caught on it as it comes out, jam up the whole machine, and ruin the design so you'd need to start over.Overall I couldn't be happier with this machine. Yes, there is some trial-and-error to learn how to operate it, but I was able to get all of my holiday gifts made in the 4-5 weeks I've had it. There are a lot of resources online, but not one central place to go for beginners. It seems to be a pretty tough machine, so if something goes wrong it's dourable enough to handle it if your material or cutting mat gets stuck. Just hit the pause button as quickly as you can, cancel the job in the software, remove the material/clear the jam, restart the machine, and try again.I cant emphasize enough how great this machine is. I'm thinking about doing a series for first time users of the things I had a hard time with and wasn't expecting when starting out with this machine. I'll update with a link if i follow through on that.

Do you have a thousand ideas in your head and want to do incredible things? Then you need the Silhouette Cameo, the cut plotter that turns your DIY dreams into reality. With a super beautiful pink design, this team will be your best ally for all kinds of creative projects.What makes her so cool?• 12" x 12" cutting mat: Ideal for small or large projects, from labels to epic decorations.• Total multifunctionality: Cut vinyl, paper, fabric and even cardboard, all with the precision you need!• Easy to use: Includes adjustable blade and tool adapters so you can customize your work as you like.• Pro technology: The cuts are so precise that it will look like you have a design team working with you.Perfect for:• Design unique stickers for your business or home decorations.• Customize gifts, cards or details for your events.• Try all kinds of crazy DIY and craft ideas.The Silhouette Cameo is that tool you always wanted and didn't know you needed. Get creative, express yourself and have fun while you do things that everyone will love.What are you waiting for to start creating? It's your time!

If you need to cut thicker materials like chipboard or foam core, look elsewhere. This is a good machine for many other materials, and is quick to learn how to use, but was unsuitable for our needs.