V3i arrived today - my first impressions!

junkhunt

Sr. Member
Feb 21, 2017
314
349
North Central Arkansas
Detector(s) used
white's eagle spectrum , White's Spectra V3i, Garrett AT Pro. Garrett AT Pen pointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
So my V3i arrived today and these are my first impressions. I own an MXT, for 6 years now, and so I'm familiar with White's detectors, feel, build quality, etc. After assembling the unit, which was a breeze, I picked up the V3i and found it to be well balanced, very solid feeling, and, it seemed to fit my hand like a glove. V3i menu - excellent! Just enough adjustments to impact hunting conditions, and a breeze to navigate. Then, off to my test garden. My first target was a dime at 7". I was surprised at how easily the V3i hit this target, I mean solid hit! A few other coins were in the 7" - 8" range and the V3i had no problem hitting these coins. Headphones are great! Simple connection, no delay, great sound. Another 5 Star Detector from White's.
 

Oct 5, 2014
31,886
35,425
Massachusetts
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Detector(s) used
Garrett: AT Pro, AT Gold & Infinium; Minelab: Explorer SE, II; Simplex; Tesoro: Tejon & Outlaw; White's: V3i
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
The V3i is a very good machine, especially for someone who likes tinker with the settings! :icon_thumright:
 

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junkhunt

Sr. Member
Feb 21, 2017
314
349
North Central Arkansas
Detector(s) used
white's eagle spectrum , White's Spectra V3i, Garrett AT Pro. Garrett AT Pen pointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Kind of an interesting find. Out in the middle of nowhere.

Pocket Watch.jpg Well and V3i.jpg V3i & AT Pro..jpg
 

SteveOrygun

Full Member
Apr 15, 2017
119
125
Orygunistan
Detector(s) used
Garret AT Pro Born 4/17..
Fisher CZ3d W/Nasa Tom tune!
Whites V3i.... WOW!!😎
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Add a Ultimate 13" coil, then do the Magic program, the iron ticks are wondefull!! Im on Magic Deep 2.0, my version. Its a Hoot!! Just changed to a 6x10 Eclipse DD, got a dirty collage to resweep!!
 

victhedog

Hero Member
Jun 24, 2008
501
273
Stroudsburg Monroe co. PA
Detector(s) used
Whites Specra V3I, Whites Beach Hunter
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Add a Ultimate 13" coil, then do the Magic program, the iron ticks are wondefull!! Im on Magic Deep 2.0, my version. Its a Hoot!! Just changed to a 6x10 Eclipse DD, got a dirty collage to resweep!!
have to totally agree love my 13 and 6 x 10 coils with the V3I
 

MackDog

Bronze Member
Nov 20, 2013
1,408
2,736
Spokane Wa
Detector(s) used
Garrett At Pro, 8 x11" and Nel Storm coils
Garrett Propointer er, Pro Pointer AT
White's V3i Standard, 10" DD, 13" Ultimate and 4 x6" sniper, 6 x10 coils, Drect 12 x 15 coil
Whites MX Sport With Detec
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
DETECT 12 X 15 VCOIL IS AWESOME
 

Chips

Full Member
Jun 1, 2012
177
40
Wellington
Detector(s) used
Fisher F75 Ltd, GTAx1000 (Coil Died), AT-Pro (died), Tesoro Sand Shark,Ctx3030, Whites V3i.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Yea I agree with Professor of Engineering.
There are so many settings to play with if you want to. After about 6 months or so it is worth pulling out the instructions again and having another look at what else you can make it do. Just for fun :)
Haha but noting down the changes that were made has saved me from the "reset to factory defaults " moment. :censored:

Also one thing that intrigues me about the V3i is that even in bright sunlight you can see the screen!!! As crisp and clear as ever. I wonder if there is some reflective element in there. Because even if you turn the back light to zero. The screen is perfectly visible in full sunlight.!!! That's cool :) I just wish my smart phone had that clever tech :)

Happy digging :)
 

Tony (Michigan)

Full Member
May 17, 2017
198
98
Lapeer County, Michigan
Detector(s) used
Explorer, E-trac, Muskateer, Tesoro, Deus, White's, Detech, DMC IIb, and others
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Add a Ultimate 13" coil, then do the Magic program, the iron ticks are wondefull!! Im on Magic Deep 2.0, my version. Its a Hoot!! Just changed to a 6x10 Eclipse DD, got a dirty collage to resweep!!

What is the Magic program? And what is the Magic Deep 2.0? Is there a link to this on the net?
 

wingmaster

Bronze Member
Aug 10, 2009
2,344
934
Detector(s) used
White's MXT all pro, MXT300 D2, 950, 4X6 DD, detech ultimate 13" DD coils
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
It's a program from a guy on the White's forum, I've detected with him a few times he had tested the detector before they came out and he does know the V3i for sure. He can get dimes all day at 10"+. His forum name is magic on the White's forum. HH
 

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