I am quite sure that by now you have all heard of the fact that there is a new “Brother” on the block. There are two machines about to be launched (in Europe) (and have already been launched int he USA). The 1000 and the 1200 – these two numbers are prefixed but the prefixes might well be different in different countries.
The basic difference from what I have gleaned is, other than the price, that the 1000 is probably more geared to card crafting whilst the 1200 is geared to both card crafting and for needle crafting (.pes files), it has more patterns in the machines memory and additional fonts. Obviously there is a lot more to the differences than that but I have no doubt that you will do your own research as and when you feel the need to do so.
The difference, in a nutshell, from our original sNc’s and these new ones is the fact that the blades are now automatic and can detect the depth of medium on the mat and cut accordingly; it can now cut up to a maximum of 3mm; the scanner is now a whopping 600 dpi; it has a couple of departments to store tools and it can cut vinyl fed in via a roll feed (additional item/cost) without being supported by a mat. Both new machines are wi-fi so you don’t have to rely on a computer if you are happy with the 1300 designs or so contained on the machine.
I thought long and hard but in the end I couldn’t resist so I have placed my order for the SDX1200. Why did I choose the 1200? I certainly don’t need it as I have never cut fabric on my other machine so I could well have bought the slightly cheaper model, however the 1200 was on offer and includes the roll feeder so in actual fact it was a simple choice in that it worked out far cheaper than buying the 1000 and adding on the roll feed on.
That’s my story and I am sticking to it !!
I am anticipating that delivery will be in the next week or two so not too long to wait.
I believe it is due for release in the UK at the end of the month/November but don’t quote me. I also have no idea as to the price that it might be sold for.
If you haven’t already seen a photo of it here it is – sadly not as decorative as our current machines but I have no doubt that we will all customise our own machines to suit our personalities.
Christmas is on it’s way, I am saying nothing more …!!
Anne x
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