Also, Ive used a few different Whites models around here, and they do pretty well too. Most people prefer using something with a VDI display too but thats just preference! Goodluck, you're in a great area and you're gunna make some great finds with any detector you buy...HH!
I own detectors that customer service has been portrayed as bad but not experienced any problems with those detectors. I've got a pinpointer from garrett who it is said has great customer service and the first one was junk and with great customer service replaced it with another junker. Just something to think about. After being on Tn for a few years I've noticed except for whites the one with highest rated customer service seem to fail more often than others if you know what I mean
The T2 and it's cousin the F75 have great depth, but can be a bit chattery. The T2 is geared more toward relics, while the F75 is theoretically better on coins... Although fans of each will swear by their detector.
The Minelab X-Terra 705 is priced very well for the performance level.... Paired with a 6" Coiltek digger it's a coin hound in trashy areas. For the money, it's hard to beat it.
Give me a call if I can help you with your upgrade.
Just suggesting possible machines in his price range.... Only he will know what works for him. 
I love the Deus!
My favorite to date is the GPX5000... But I don't think he'd want that in a park. LOL
When I mean "customer service", I mean if anything goes wrong,how much of a hassle is it to replace. Is the company easy to work with,with great turnaround time? Faulty equipment can happen to all brands,its how the company handles it. There are 3 dealers in my area who won't carry 1 of the top brands because of that. Just like in cars,you can buy 1 with great reliability and a great warranty but when you need something done,how hard or expensive is it to replace?
