I have all three, the EQ 800, 900, and the Legend. The 800, replaced the shaft, broken arm cuff, broken coil ear, and had the control pod completely fail. Then I bought the Legend, and kind of liked it. THEN I bought the 900. I have found that, much like Terry, the Legend has become my "Go to" machine. SEEMS like a lot of chatter on the 900, but overall, a very good machine, and it is a little lighter then the Legend, but for some reason, I just got to like the Legend better, and I will admit I do like having the slide in battery pack, it has come in handy. I sometimes use the 900 because I bought the thing, and again, it IS a really good detector, but I believe you do get more bang for the buck with the Legend. Compare features and prices. MANY good detectors out there, most of which I have never used, I am only commenting based on my own experience in regards to this thread. Take care fella's. Dave