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I'm sorry if this has been posted but I can't find it, so if so can you please direct me to it.
I have the regular cricut, have had it for years. love it! I want a 12x12 cutting machine so I bought the
Imagine. Not my favorite so I sold it. I am now trying to decide between the Expression or Expression 2. I know there
are many different features but what do you think as far as an everyday go to machine?
Thanks for you help!!
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I have the Big Bug or Expression and just got the E2 for Christmas. I haven't played with it but have seen many good comments and was really drawn to it because of the all the additional features. I LOVE my Expression and believe that no matter which machine you chose, you'll be in love too.  There are various options with both so I guess it would all depend on what you are really looking for in the machine. You won't go wrong, saying as a Cricut LOVER with either, I honestly don't believe. Good luck on your decision and be sure to let us know what you chose. 
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I have the E & love it . I don't have the E2, but have read on the board how some people absolutely LOVE it & others- not so much. I would suggest going on YouTube & checking out some videos on both to see which one is more your style. HTH
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The E2 has the newest technology in it and has all the features of the original E and then some. The biggest difference (I think) is that the E2 doesn't use a keypad like the original Cricuts. All the controls, settings and images are in the various screens of the E2.
There are also some videos and info over on cricut.com.
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E2 all the way - the touch pad is SO much better and it cuts way better
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Do you think either of them work better on fabric? My main goal is to use it for fabric.
thanks.
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They probably work the same on fabric.
On another note for those reading this that still have 3rd party software I bet the E2 wont work on that. That is what I keep my E for. Although I haven't used it at all since I got my imagine. I did print on some iron on material in the imagine that I used on fabric t shirts. :) lol that was fun
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I have both the E and the AE2 and seem to use my E the most. I'm sure if I worked with the AE2 more I would grow to love it. 
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I have the E and the E2...I would say it depends a lot on how you are going to use it. If you plan on using a Gypsy or CCR then the E is going to be a great machine. If you are not going to use either design tool I would get the E2 because of the screen you have the ability to see more of what you are doing. I love both of my bugs but probably dont get the full use out of the E2 because I use CCR and my Gypsy for everything.
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I would watch HSN tonight at 11 central time. They will have the E2 and you can do 5 flex payments and you get stuff with it.
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thanks, I will try and catch HSN.
Thank you all for the information. Sure is a hard decision.
I have borrowed a friends expression and I am having a ball with it.
can't wait to have my own.
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I liked hearing from those of you that have both. I think it just confirms what my
feelings were already...but that's not surprising as I read and value opinions on here
and keep up with the launches and people's initial impressions. Thanks so much!
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My Hubby bought me the one on HSN for my birthday!! I am very excited to finally have my own and continue on this journey of making crafts! thanks for the heads up about HSN!
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I have the E and the E2. I LOVE the E2 and use it the most. I don't use my Gypsy much or CCR( my bridge is broken  )the E2 is my go to machine.
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