Just wanted to let everybody know that I have been reading this board for about a month, gathering information about what detector I wanted. The bantering about what features and brands, of the various detectors, actually brought me to this conclusion. The Silver is still in it's box out in my truck, since I used my lunch hour today to go and buy my very first detector. After visiting the dealer a couple of times, and fighting off his obvious attempts to sell me an Ace 250, I got the Silver with head phones and ordered the 5.75 coil, which should be here in a few days. I appreciate all the info that you guys provide, and will keep you posted on my hunting. Thanks Again!!!!!