The Roland GX-24 is a highly-proficient computer-operated vinyl cutter. I bought it to make signs for local businesses. In the past I have bought cheap, poorly made vinyl cutters off of web sites such as Amazon and Ebay as an attempt to save money. I figured the cheaper cutter’s would get the job done in the least. Unfortunately, the cutters never worked as efficiently as my business called for and broke easily. I learned this lesson twice. Thankfully, I decided to go with the Roland GX-24 for my third one.
The new Roland vinyl cutter cost me almost four times the price of the other models I owned at a whopping $1500. However, upon using my new cutter, the increase in price instantly became apparent. It’s been working perfectly for half a year(already about twice as long as either of the past cutters). Aside from the increased reliability, my Roland 
truly cuts more precisely. This cuts down on wasted materials and time, while giving you a higher quality finished product. In my book, this has justified the steep price.
The GX-24 model works well with almost any material size. However, it has very odd restrictions on where exactly you load the material. Another complicated feature is that you must do a full set up for each cut. Within a few weeks of use though, I became pretty well accustomed to the changes in operation. There are other features that the Roland GX-24 has that I have not even used yet. For example, it comes equipped with an optical registration mark detection system. This seems like a very nifty feature. I hope to familiarize myself with this system, should my work call for it.
Overall, the Roland GX-24 is a great choice when it comes to purchasing a vinyl cutter. It is an extremely sturdy unit that will most likely last you a very long time. It will undoubtedly perform to your standards. In the end, the expensive price is worth it.
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