A new Die Cutting Machine hits Oz!!!

[jo]

The next generation of electronic cutters the eCraft is coming in March 2010
Addicted to Craft (one of our wholesalers) is proud to bring you the eCraft by Craftwell, the revolutionary electronic cutting system that is easy to use, fun and fast. It is ideal for scrapbooking, paper crafting, making cards, banners and so much more.

The eCraft's unique design and paper feeder system (accepts full sheets and paper rolls too!) make it easy to cut materials automatically, ]without the use of a cutting mat or the need for manual adjustments

The eCraft by Craftwell is ultra slim and its lightweight design lets you take it anywhere. Use it on its own or attached to a computer. With its easy to use software and large selection of fonts, shapes and designs, anyone can be an expert in minutes. Making great looking designs and projects has never been easier!

Features:

Automatic Paper Settings (no manual adjustments needed)

Paper Tray and Roller (no more messy cutting boards)

Unique design handles paper up to 12" by ANY length (wow!)

Draws and cuts without changing from blade to a pen (really!)

No computer required (but great software if you want to use one)

SD Image Cards, with hundreds of designs to choose from (cool!)


The eCraft comes in four models, all with the same great cutting capabilities.

Our basic model comes in 3 beautiful colors, Magenta, Pearl White and Periwinkle. Each comes equiped with a 2.8" B&W display, paper tray with built-in roller, Image Card Fundamentals 1, two black pens and five blades. RRP $449 inc GST


The eCraft Deluxe comes in a sleek black exterior finish that would fit into any home or office decor. It comes equiped with a 2.8" Color LCD, paper tray with built-in roller, Image Cards Fundamentals 1 and 2, two black pens and five blades. RRP $559 inc GST



The eCraft Pro is clad in a brushed aluminum finish and is equiped with a heavier duty motor than other models. Ideal for high volume cutting, it comes equiped with a 3.5" B&W display, paper tray with built-in roller, Image Cards Fundamentals 1 and 2, two black pens and five blades. RRP $629 inc GST


The eCraft Pro XL is also clad in an brushed aluminum finish and equiped with a heavy duty motor drive. It can handle materials up to 30" wide by any length. It comes equiped with a 3.5" B&W display, Image Cards Fundamentals 1 and 2, two black pens and five blades. RRP $920 inc GST


SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER !!! The eCraft will be available starting in March. For a limited time receive the basic eCraftshop software and a USB cable free with your purchase of any eCraft. That's an $140 value!

For more info and a link to watch this machine in action go to http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl?c=715920&sc=21

I have placed an order for the base model in Magenta and the added software which allows me to connect this machine to my computer and import whatever I like into it. I don't know exactly what date in March it will arrive but hopefully you will get to see it in action at our Sunday crop day - if not this one then definitely the following one!

[lizzyc]

wow Jo this is amazing! love that it doesn't need the mat and it also draws the bits on too! if i didnt have a cricut i would definitely be looking at getting one of these... amazing...i am sure you will have lots of fun with it...

[Anne]

Wow, that does look rather exciting

[Beccy]

It looks like a nice, compact machine.

[jo]

Nice and light to carry about too

[A-M]

Jo.... have you been using this machine for some time now? Is it worth the money?
I like the look of it but would like to hear from someone using it how good it is.

do you need to order in the machine for a customer? Do you keep the software in stock or does that need to be ordered?

[jo]

Hi Anne-Marie - unfortunately the machine has been delayed in its delivery to Australia - the manufacturer deciding to make some alterations to the unit prior to its final manufacture. We are now hoping for August/September.

I have the basic model on order for me and a Pro on order for a customer. I have the software on order for both of us but will only be ordering to order on this one due to cost.

Will let you know once I've got mine and had a play.

The thing which sold me was NO ADHESIVE MATS! I love my Pazzles but the mats drive me nuts

[Arby]

I would like it if the machine cut thicker materials. But maybe that will come later down the track. So I reckon I will hold off till later to see if they make it possible

[jo]

Yep I think laser is really the only way to go for the decent thickness materials - either that or the actual deep set dies. Have decided I really can justify both my deep dies in the cuttlebug for thicker materials and quick production and the Pazzle for my everyday titles etc. Then again, I can convince myself of most things

[jo]

OK girls have just had the latest update from the wholesaler on these machines. Seems the PRO model has been put on hold - not sure if it will ever see light of day. The base model has had it's software updated to the PRO software but the price of the unit has gone up $100 too - making it now $549. However, considering the original software for the PRO was an additional $240 not a bad deal.

Colours have changed slightly - deeper colour than previously and they have added in a blue.

Everything else looks standard as before but the adjustments are now up on the pre-order again so you can see what is coming now.

It is expected to hit Aussie shores Aug/Sept - I believe it is being shown at CHA this week and I have a chap in the states who is grabbing his and having a plan with it and emailing me with the results. He wants me to send him all sorts of things we think we might like to do with it and he will trial it for me - i.e what do we want to cut with it, what sort of images. He is thinking way ahead of me and is already talking about whether he can feed the image back in and cut again and 3d images and all sorts so could be fun

[jo]

OK here is a new video posted today on the Craftwell site showing the Ecutter in action and what it can do - check it out.

http://craftwellusa.com/pages/videos