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Can we assume the firmware can be updated via USB?
New Minelab Equinox
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Cal_Cobra
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shedncoin
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They say it could be charged via the usb port off your pc. Wonder if it could then also be charged off the usb port in my truck? That be convenient.
http://minelab.newsweaver.co.uk/FlyerIRL/huvrs090xkjj3rzkqaymdo?email=true&a=6&p=52335006&t=22111195
http://www.minelab.com/customer-care/product-notices
Don't know if this has been posted here or not.
May have my wires crossed looking at so many things in all places.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TtNQxpi8egw
http://www.minelab.com/customer-care/product-notices
Don't know if this has been posted here or not.
May have my wires crossed looking at so many things in all places.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TtNQxpi8egw
The 600 model, even it looks and sounds promising for those who want to save some bucks.
This could get interesting with these 2 models.
And Minelab just might not have over hyped as much as some may think.
Good coil size selection reasonably priced,,,game on big time!!
I like you can use your own headphones or ear buds.
Attractive/flexible.
Minelab has had their thinking caps on!!
I'm impressed!!!
Maybe to put this into perspective.
Like a home run hit, but the batter who hit the home run, is still standing on the plate, and the pitcher has to pitch to them again, and again, and again. With additional balls going over the back fence into the bleachers.
Maybe I'm wrong.
We'll see.
May need tourniquets though I think.
Based on what the gent said in video,,we may see the 600 model roll out earlier than 800 model.
This could get interesting with these 2 models.
And Minelab just might not have over hyped as much as some may think.
Good coil size selection reasonably priced,,,game on big time!!
I like you can use your own headphones or ear buds.
Attractive/flexible.
Minelab has had their thinking caps on!!
I'm impressed!!!
Maybe to put this into perspective.
Like a home run hit, but the batter who hit the home run, is still standing on the plate, and the pitcher has to pitch to them again, and again, and again. With additional balls going over the back fence into the bleachers.
Maybe I'm wrong.
We'll see.
May need tourniquets though I think.
Based on what the gent said in video,,we may see the 600 model roll out earlier than 800 model.
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metaladdict
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They hit it outta da park!!!
metaladdict
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What!? The 600 is multi frequency?! I'll take one for$600?
SWEEEEEEET!!!#
SWEEEEEEET!!!#What!? The 600 is multi frequency?! I'll take one for$600?
Even a Deus owner who has HF coils, may opt for 600 model.
Like me.
The 600 model may surprise some as to how well it sells vs 800 model.
Bottle caps, if it handles them somehow. Uh oh.
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Trashfinder
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The EQUINOX Series is the all-terrain multi-purpose detector that obsoletes all single frequency VLF detectors. Equally adaptable for all target types and ground conditions… just select your detecting location and go!
Minelabs own words.... The EQUINOX Series features Minelab's revolutionary Multi-IQ technology that obsoletes all single frequency VLF detectors.
Never says it will obsolete FBS AND FBS2 technology.
It is exciting, but it seems the tone of the posts is going the direction of peeps selling off what they have like this will replace every detector out there? Have we not had this discussion like 10,000 times over the years ,,, there is no one detector for every situation and every single person. And i do not think in the end this one will be either.
Will i buy one? Probably i have bought most everything out there to try it.
Just trying to keep everyone grounded , every time i open my laptop and log in , it wants to launch out of my lap with all the enthusiasm on the forum!
Minelabs own words.... The EQUINOX Series features Minelab's revolutionary Multi-IQ technology that obsoletes all single frequency VLF detectors.
Never says it will obsolete FBS AND FBS2 technology.
It is exciting, but it seems the tone of the posts is going the direction of peeps selling off what they have like this will replace every detector out there? Have we not had this discussion like 10,000 times over the years ,,, there is no one detector for every situation and every single person. And i do not think in the end this one will be either.
Will i buy one? Probably i have bought most everything out there to try it.
Just trying to keep everyone grounded , every time i open my laptop and log in , it wants to launch out of my lap with all the enthusiasm on the forum!
I can see the distinct possibility of some folks losing more $$$ than usual on used models,,especially if this detector line is very good. So waiting to sell used detectors, wait too late, depending, could cost a person.
No doubt the $500-$1,000 line of new detectors could be substituted with one of these models.
I also think folks are glad a manufacturer has it seems been listening to folks gripes over the last years when it comes to detectors. (Making them lighter and more versatile).
This thread has been friendly I believe.
Folks will have time to ponder and hopefully learn more facts about these units.
Enthusiasm is good.
The dead of winter will be near the time frame of this actual release, when the northern folks especially are restricted from detecting.
So they could sell off their units earlier without negative effects to their detecting while they await their new toy.
I think the price of these units have folks giddy too.
Remember Minelab has not been very friendly price wise for their better performing units.
Folks I think, many of them believe Minelab has come to them vs the other way around- as far as price vs options/features.
Another detector option for folks, should they choose.
Will I buy one?
Very likely.
If nothing else just to see first hand how the Equinox stacks up against Deus.
There needs to be more info.Info on things like battery life, you know when running lower frequencies zaps battery life quicker.How is the battery integrated , by a screw on adapter plug so you can change it yourself or soldered in so you have to send it to Kelly co and wait longer than you would like before you get it back ? The control box weight on the handle may be prone to flop over on you while you are digging targets in the real world but maybe not. Their cut throat price strategy is a win win for us who buys them but a doubting Thomas probably would wait until new machine issues rears its ugly head. Do you pay extra for the charging dock ? can you get a car charger adapter. Can you charge the machine while using it if lower frequency settings do in fact have an adverse effect on the battery life ?Is it download update capable ? They never offered a CTX update that I am aware of and it is capable......
mudwhale
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I think the 800 has two extra frequencies, 20kHz and 40khz. If you didn't care about HF, the 600 seems like a great deal, of course I want the HF options though
Also a major difference between the ML and Impact is the ability of the new ML to run multiple frequencies simultaneously, that's a big deal. I wonder if the Equinox has a noise cancel?
The 800 would be the machine I would be interested in for sure. The thing I would like to know is if, running the machine in "Multi-Frequency" mode, are you able to select the frequencies or is it a factory default setting?
The blaring thing that I don't like is the way the coil cable is just sticking out of the back and so close to the grip. I could see if you didn't have the cable wrapped just perfectly that you could accidentally grab it and potentially snap the connector off the housing or put strain on the connector in the housing. If that's the case, so much for waterproof.
I am hearing some folks in Europe may have their units in the mid Dec timeframe. Don't know if this applies to both models.
NCtoad
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Don't know if this has been said or not, but I'm thinking the multi-frequency setting was incorporated into this machine for saltwater beach hunting?? That makes this unit a Do IT ALL machine. No need to have another multifrequency machine for the beach.
Need to see detector in action, or at least get some info from trusted source(s) as far as how they both perform in salt water.
As far as the multifrequency goes, a few things.
Does multi freq use give better ID on all depth detected targets.
Or just the shallow or midepth targets?
Does muti tone use expose say bottle caps moreso than single freq use.
How much depth if any is sacrificed by utilizing muti freq vs single freq (obviously depending on single freq used and conductivy /size of nonferrous target) ?
Seems a user can toggle pretty fast changing freqs and going to multi freq.
How does ground balance here work,,does a person have to GB with freq change?
Or is the GB value so small (per detector design) it wouldn't hurt very much performance wise if a user didn't do GB after freqs option change?
Ground mineral levels here may enter into this equation.
Bit off topic, but I haven't heard anything said as far as ID of targets vs freq changes. No mention of Vdi normalization, maybe it is just built in.
Could be a pain in the arse if ID changes with freq changes,,take some memory work if ID does change.
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SavingThePast
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It has both manual gb and tracking feature.....
I noticed that.
Need to have a tester, do a vid and give us the basics as far as use.
With detector say over a 6" deep dime, making detector settings changes so we can see what's happening.
And one bottlecap swept too.
If detector can snuff out or expose the caps.
This alone will put folks on the Equinox trail.
Still wondering about warranty time frame.
Could we be surprised?
