The EQ600 is a turn on and go unit. Once you learn the ID's and tones along with their nuances you'll be on your way to good hunting. It takes time for everyone to learn a new machine. I had the 600 and went to the 800 a few years back. For me, the 800 was the ticket. I still have it and have used it for many hunts. just got a Nokta Legend to play with and can say it is quite different. That's what makes this so fun- learning how each detector talks to the user. They each have their own language.