I know there is a slew of problems with the software; wondering if most has been rectified.
Looks like Version VX9.09 has almost corrected major problems I.e. large signal lock up and erasing custom program when the detector is turned off. I bit the bullet after my Manticore, I'll just say, went missing. I had bought the Manticore for the 2D display and salt water detecting. A great detector, especially when a solid dot sits on the center line. I owned 17 detectors at one time just a few years ago. I am down a few that each has a "special" environment to be used in. All time go-to for in the salt water is the Excalibur, started back when it was the Sword in 1992. I still have it and use it, hip mounted. The Aquanaut, Infinium, ATX, and then the Manticore. I continually look for a detector with a "improved" display, hence my VX9 purchase. My main hope is for it to be outstanding in finding recently lost jewelry. Large coil, salt water compatible, light weight, turn on and go and visual display of target conductivity. I am not looking for deep silver, I have my 8 reals, 2000 year old Emperor Carus coin, Brasher Doubloon (unfortunatlly made of brass, not gold), etc. Today I hunt for recently lost item to return to the owner. I have over 220 since joining TheRingFinders and over 350 lifetime returns. I am, at 78 years, enjoying making memories for myself to review when I no longer can enjoy the hobby.
Bottom line there is only one "BEST" detector to use at any give time is the one that fits the owner's need, their knowledge of what to expect from the detector, and the enviornment it will be use in.
Just like a wrench, there is no one universal detector.
