What Do you Think of the New Cricut Machine

I'm sure all of you crafter's have heard about the new Cricut Explorer that is going to be making it's debut to the general public  in about a week. We all know that it's going to be on HSN on February 12th, and in stores in March.
I've been watching the videos and looking at other websites and blogs to see what the the general mood is about this machine. It appeared to be mixed, so I figured I add my two cents.
Now I'm not sure that I want to put out the cash for this machine, especially since I can cut SVG files and do print to cut with my Silhouette.  I do appreciate that you will be able to use your cartridges in this machine. Also according to the some responses on the Cricut message board, Cricut will continue to make cartridges that are compatible with older machines.  I don't like the fact that the membership fee you pay which is stated as being priced at $99 per year, only let's you rent the images and you don't really own.  I also wished that the software could be used offline, and still allow you to cut.  Don't get me wrong I understand the use of a cloud based software design, but that means if your Internet is down, there is no designing or cutting for you.
Now I do like the feature of being able to have it cut and write at the same time, without having to change out the blade.  I also like the being able to cut your materials, by just knowing the type (hope that smart dial works well).
Now I will definitely be watching the worldwide launch on HSN, I just don't know if I want to buy, if all of the apps and other perks of this machine are not working at launch.  I would prefer not to need to update my machine right after I buy it. I really curious to see how many extras are given, and what the actual HSN price will be.
I let you guys know if I talk myself into or out of buying.

HAPPY CRAFTING

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