Minelab pin pointer any news??

[norbyx]

Well it has been a long time since I heard any news on the pp. I am tired of the Garrett and want a new one. Minelabs had to have its pin-pointer on the market by now but still it hasn't come out. Anyone has any info??

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[earthmansurfer]

Quite a few guys over at Finds said it is coming out in the next few weeks. A person with a source said they do have a release date but can't say when.

I'd say, it is coming out sooner rather than later.

 

[Longhair]

Just announced. Available July 30th.

Announcing the all-new PRO-FIND 25 | Minelab News

 

[norbyx]

Thanks for the info. Well it looks like a garret pp on steroids. Some neat features like the silent mode and the sensitivity adjustment. If garrett doesn't fix my pp I will get one for sure.

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[MercMan]

I like the alert feature if you leave it on or drop it. Also the water resistant feature is nice.

 

[jeff of pa]

Metal Detectors - Minelab Metal Detectors - for metal detecting, gold prospecting, treasure hunting, pulse induction and countermine operations.


Watch the video

If they are selling for $95.00 I want one

If not I'll continue to advertise the Competition

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

I will have them around the 30th of July. Price is not available yet. The video showing the feature of the Minelab Pro Find 25 Pin Pointer | Big Boys Hobbies are making me drool!
Can't wait to try them out!

 

[norbyx]

I have read that they should cost about $20-30 more than the GPP... so not cheap. Aparently the mrsp should be 169.99...

 

[sonofadigger]

Its the garrett pin pointer with the ability to turn the sound off and to adjust sensitivity wich neither is needed

 

[Gonehunting]

I have read that they should cost about $20-30 more than the GPP... so not cheap. Aparently the mrsp should be 169.99...

Do you not use the white's BullseyeII

 

[Longhair]

I will have them around the 30th of July.

Expect a call from me shortly thereafter.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Expect a call from me shortly thereafter.

Whatever day you call, price goes up 200%! lol

Kidding.. love to help you!

 

[norbyx]

Do you not use the white's BullseyeII

Nop I have never tried it. Is it good??

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[Gonehunting]

yeah not really worth it... for a few dollars more you can have the Garrett..

 

[Longhair]

Whatever day you call, price goes up 200%!

You talk like my ex-wife's attorney.

 

[norbyx]

yeah not really worth it... for a few dollars more you can have the Garrett..

Well that is what I had untill it broke down, it went all crazy on me... Tomorrow I am installing the Sunray probe and see how that works out. If it works as good as the GPP "when" it works, than it will be my main PP.

 

[Gonehunting]

The Sunray on the E-Trac is a deadly combination.. only thing I noticed if you like to run your sensitivity up around 27 28 it will false a little just use your Auto/manual button to switch down if you do..

 

[attempted recovery]

Product development doesn't get any easier than just borrowing from another company.

 

[stasys]

The same old Garrett or

 

[earthmansurfer]

Its the garrett pin pointer with the ability to turn the sound off and to adjust sensitivity wich neither is needed

What are your reasons for saying that? I have reasons to like it:

- I often use the coin trick on the Garrett to get deeper e.g. - to check before I dig or when I'm at the bottom of a deep hole. Also great for checking coins that might be in the side wall. Doing the coin trick is a pain, though effective.
- Sound off in parks is GREAT. Doesn't attract children or any extra attention. Otherwise I will leave it on.
- detuning the pinpointer makes it less sensitive in iron infested spots - nice for those who need it.

Also, as ironhearted_gog (a mode and I guess a tester) on another forum stated:
The Minelab is more measured in its audio responses..... if you move it towards the target, the beep speed gradually increases.... whereas the Garrett quickly increases to a scream over a lot shorter distance.

The minelab will get 50% more depth with no coin trick - very nice for me. You can also do the coin trick if you want but 3" or 4" is more than enough for most situations.

All that said, I do think the Garrett is a GREAT pinpointer, but there is always room for improvement. I think had Minelab made it cheaper they would have really sold well. The Garrett is generally speaking more than enough imo.

Albert