Cricut Expressions machine? Anyone familiar?

I have the Cricut Create, which is a smaller version of the Expression. The expression allows you to slide in 12" wide paper/fabric/vinyl etc for cutting, the Create is only 6" wide. I only paid $99 for it on sale at Joann's. If you are into scrapbooking/stamping/quilting/glass etching and other crafty things, it is definently worth it in my opinion. It cuts a lot more than paper. My kids also use it a LOT of school projects such as posters. Also for 4-H, when they do their Public Presentations and posters for fair. If you go to the www.cricut.com website you can get more ideas on what this machine can do! Have fun!

Oooh boy I want a Cricut! My MIL and I are thinking about splitting the cost of one and sharing it. I'm not really into scrapbooking, I want one because it can cut fabric, so I can make my own throw pillows and blankets with cute designs on them. Also, I want to make my own stencils for decorating around the house.

got one for my wife for christmas. It's really cool.
Also I got the "Sure Cuts A-Lot" software. Unless you want to pay $30.00 to $40.00 for each new set of cricut shapes the $70.00 for the software is worth it.
the software allows you to download almost any shape you want to cut out, VIEW IT on the computer screen than cut it. Being able to SEE what you're going to cut BERFORE you cut really helps.

I have a Cricut Expression and love it. 

HOWEVER, it is more expensive than just the machine; buying the machine from Walmart won't get you as much useability as you would like.  The machine itself can't cut shapes, you have to have cartridges and can only cut the shapes on those cartridges.  Each cartridge retails for around $80 for a full one and closer to $50 for a Solutions (not as many images) cartridge.  No computer required with this method.

There is a 'bootleg' (not officially recognized by ProvoCraft and if they find out you have it it automatically voids your warranty) software called Sure Cuts A Lot 2 that is sold by Craft Edge that is about $70 bucks that allows you to use .svg files and true type fonts.  There are tons of free true type fonts and many free .svg files out there.  You must use a computer with the cricut to cut with SCAL.

I have a Cricut, about 4 cartridges, and SCAL2.  My christmas present was a laptop to load SCAL2 on so that I can do all of my scrapbooking with it.  I love it and sing its praises.

There are other die-cutting systems out there, though I am not familiar with them.  There are also embossing systems out there.

I'm willing to answer any questions you have.  PM me if you need. 

The main difference is the size. The Expression allows you to feed in 12" wide material, the smaller one only takes in 6" wide.