Silhouette CAMEO 3 to be Discontinued As of now, the plan is that once production on the Silhouette CAMEO 4 gets into full swing, production of the Silhouette CAMEO 3 will stop and the CAMEO 3s will be discontinued.

Is the Silhouette CAMEO obsolete?

Silhouette CAMEO 3 to be Discontinued As of now, the plan is that once production on the Silhouette CAMEO 4 gets into full swing, production of the Silhouette CAMEO 3 will stop and the CAMEO 3s will be discontinued.

What is a Silhouette machine and what does it do?

The Silhouette is an electronic cutting machine that hooks up to your computer. It’s about the same size as a small printer and comes with software that enables you to basically create anything and then cut it out on paper, vinyl, fabric, or heat transfer material. The possibilities are endless.

What’s the difference between a cameo and a Silhouette?

Higher Clearance– Along with the increased force and new Kraft blade, the Silhouette Cameo 4 now has a 3mm clearance for materials allowing you to cut thicker materials than the Cameo 3 at 2mm. This makes a big difference for those using felt, leather, and wood in their machines!

Is the Silhouette CAMEO better than the Cricut?

The Silhouette now has faster cutting, more force, and new specialty blades that match or surpass Cricut’s offerings. The Cricut Maker is no slouch, but since it comes down to which is better: Silhouette vs Cricut, I have to pick Silhouette.

What is the difference between the Cricut and the Silhouette?

If you want to just open and cut files, Cricut software seems easier to use. If you’d like to design your own files, Silhouette software has more designing options. If you’re buying images from Silhouette’s program, you’ll be able to keep them even after cancellation from Silhouette’s design store.

How many Silhouette machines are there?

There are currently six Silhouette America machines on the market: the original SD , the 12” die cutter the CAMEO, the CAMEO 2 (released in October 2013 with a touch screen), and the 8” cutter, the Portrait.

What can the Cameo 4 do that the 3 cant?

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 will have the ability to cut certain materials up to 3 times faster than the Silhouette CAMEO 3. The cutting speed is the speed at which the Silhouette machine is able to cut when cutting in a straight line. The Acceleration speed has also been increased from the CAMEO 3 to CAMEO 4 by about 2x.