Xyron vs. Cricut

Sadly, my favorite thing to do right now is update my Amazon wishlist.  I use it as a reminder of what I'd like if I ever decide to buy anything for myself.  Particularly books.  If I don't write a title down (or in my case, add it to my Amazon wishlist) I don't remember it.  And then I have things on there like Vibram shoes.  Realistic?  Not so much.

At any rate, I somehow got routed around to the Xyron ($380) and Cricut ($103) "personal cutting machines".  Somebody should of thought twice before using that phrase. 

Xyron Wishblade

Cricut

 

At any rate, here are the main differences I've been able to learn in a short time:

Xyron - initially more expensive, connects to your computer for designs, not all that portable
Cricut - less expensive initially, uses cartridges at $80-$90 a pop (yowza!), very portable

So I'm thinking, "Well darnit!  Which one am I going to put on my wishlist?!" 

My decision??  Perhaps I should start scrapbooking or paper crafting first.  ;oD