So, my valentines present from my gf showed up yesterday and so i am now the proud owner of a brand new Garrett ProPointer AT, AKA Garrett Carrot! my first poinpointer, so i'm pretty excited to try it out when the weather warms up.
Congrats. The more you use it, the more you will love it...kinda like your GF. Just joking.
You really will find there are many benefits to using a pin pointer not the least of which is quicker and safer recovery. By safer I mean less chance of damaging the target with your digger.
Sounds like your girlfriend is a keeper. You will like the pinpointer. I finally started using one about 10 years ago. They save a lot of time, (and aggravation as your eyes get a little older ) !
Congrats on a very thoughtful gift. Soon you will wonder how you ever detected without one and when that happens bring your GF some flowers and thank her again