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Xyron Personal Cutting System
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Reviews
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Date of last review
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18
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36223
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3-14-2007
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Average Price
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Average Rating
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67% of reviewers
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$99.00
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5.9
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Description:
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- Price per shape as low as $.55 (alpha set)
- Resize any shape three times to compliment layout or craft
- 6lb weight, no PC required, shape books have virtually no weight or mass
- All actions activated by touch buttons
- Select multiple shapes at once, cut together
- Most shapes can be layered or combined with other shapes for ultimate creativity
- Built in breakaway features allow rough handling; trays store tightly and securely
- Safety measures never allow the blade to come in contact with hands - children or adults
Affordable. Basic set includes the cutting unit, non-transferring adhesive cutting mat, two design books, one complete alphabet set (upper, lower, numbers, and punctuation) and one book of standard shapes.
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Manufacturer's Web Site:
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http://www.xyron.com
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MSRP:
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199.00
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Author
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jwinning
SJ Newbie
Registered: April 2006
Location: Akron, Ohio
Posts: 12
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Review Date: 5-21-2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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inexpensive, variety of sizes
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After much debate and reading of reveiws I purchased my XPCS a week ago and couldn't be happier. I have seen many reviews sighting faulty mats as the issue, but I have not had a problem with mine. After multiple uses, the fiber from the paper will stick to the mat causing additional paper to not stick ; the key is to make sure the mat stays clean. A lint roller is great for keeping the mat clean and sticky.
I also saw people complaining about the price of replacement blades and mats. Xyron has reduced the prices, a new blade will cost around $13 and mats $10 for 5....I think that is a pretty good deal!
Overall I am very happy with the product, and would definately recommend buying one!
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justmaxine
SJ Newbie
Registered: January 2004
Location: OH
Posts: 6
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Review Date: 5-26-2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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not that expensive
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Cons:
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needs to cut smaller letters
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I too had a few initial problems with this machine. But once I got one that works, (Xyron had to send me replacement machines x2!) I couldn't help but fall in love with it.
I would love it even more if it cut smaller letters but for right now, I am happy with it.
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marcibun
SJ Newbie
Registered: February 2006
Posts: 1
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Review Date: 6-22-2006
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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Small, quite and portable
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Cons:
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only works 50% of the time
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Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this product at the moment because there are far too many problems with it. I did the pre-order last year and it took so long that I finally gave up and bought it from HSN in March. I have had to replace it twice since then and my third one is only working about half the time. When it works, it does a nice job and you can get alot of small letters out of a 4x4 square of paper. Unfortunately you can also waste alot trying to get it right.
I would prefer to be able to cut smaller letters then the current minimum size, but at least you do have the option of cutting in 3 sizes. Overall, the concept is very good but I'm afraid that there are still ALOT of bugs to be worked out before I would recommend this to anyone. In fact, I just sold mine and am planning to purchase a Cricut instead.
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KristyM
SJ Addict
Registered: September 2003
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 501
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Review Date: 6-23-2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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In the long run, one of the cheaper font cutters
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Cons:
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company is still working out the kinks
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After a little bit of struggle with the initial mat that came with the machine, I called Xyron and they immediately sent me 2 replacement mats. While I'm not getting the 200 cuts per mat they "promise" (more like 100), I am still pleased overall with this machine. I will be even more pleased with it when they come out with the smaller fonts they are promising, and more selection in font and image books (I have my eye on that SEI one right now!).
I have to admit that with the problems others have had with their machines "konking out" on them at the drop of a hat, I am just waiting with apprehension for mine to up and quit on me. I hope I'm wrong.
I also have huge hopes for that little USB port in the back of the machine!! :o)
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anna_sue
SJ Newbie
Registered: July 2006
Posts: 1
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Review Date: 7-19-2006
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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None
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Cons:
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Just doesn't work
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I ordered the Xyron PCS and was thrilled when it arrived. I cut out about ten letters and one shape. After trying several times, plugging and unplugging the machine, it just wouldn't turn on. Called customer service who sent me another machine and here it is.... just like the first one. One letter this time and then the little beep.... machine is dead again. Wish I had purchased the accu cut machine, but I now have to deal with customer service again and wait another 8 days for a replacement.
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Ibis
SJ Junkie
Registered: June 2006
Location:
Posts: 328
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Review Date: 7-22-2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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easy to use, fun!
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Cons:
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mat that came with machine was dodgy
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I have read mixed reviews for the machine, and although there are some problems with the machine I have been pretty happy with it.
I did have the "mat problem" to begin with, however with the new mats it works really well. I contacted Xyron by email and they are sending me two replace mats.
In the end the cost of the design books was why I made my choice. I also like the books available from Xyron.
I would recommend the machine, but buy some extra mats when you buy the machine.
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Scrapping nana
SJ Devotee
Registered: April 2006
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 378
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Review Date: 1-29-2007
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 3
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I used this at a crop the other day. Thought it would be a good preview-after trying to use it and wasting alot of paper will not buy it. The paper would not stay stuck to the cutting mat. After the sticky mat was turned -the machine made one letter cut and then the paper came off again. Very slow if you are making a title. Will not recommend.
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inkymommy
SJ Newbie
Registered: January 2006
Location: south central Indiana
Posts: 1
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Review Date: 3-14-2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $99.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Easy to use. Much more affordable than others.
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Cons:
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none yet
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I felt compelled to review the xyron pcs because of the poor reviews surrounding the release. I love mine. I got it a year ago (04/06). I have used it for several projects and pages. I took it to a weekend crop recently and it was very warmly received even amongst all the cricuts. It is much more basic than the wishblade or cricut. But at half the price and with no learning curve, that's just fine. I just couldn't justify the expense of the others and so far I haven't been disappointed. As a matter of fact, a friend who used mine at the crop, just ordered her own!
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