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Hi Nugget, Thanks for the post. The 400i certainly seems to be a very good machine. Especially encouraging that it comes recommended from experienced prospectors. How does the 400i compare to the GPX450 that you owned? I hope to do quite a lot of beach work as its very close to where I live...

Hi guys, I have just browsed the Minelab info on knowledge base on the coils and key technologies. Its excellent , so thanks for the pointer Goldpick. Its great that Minelab do their own R&D. I dealt with Carl Zeiss, an optics company, re work and it was the same. Good products based on their...

Hi guys, Once again, thanks very much for the super feedback. I am very reassured that I am on the right track, both with the 705 and 400i. Although, the 705 seems to have the edge at present, especially with its ground balance capability. The beach capabilities are especially attractive. I will...

Hi guys, Thank you, for the super feedback. I will check Nuggets review on the Garrett detectors and await Roy's testing out of the ACE400i and the XT705. Goldpicks comment on being able to "grow more" could imply that the XT705 is more difficult to use, initially, compared to the ACE400i. Is...

Hi guys, hope this is not a "tired" question. Would the Garrett ACE 400i or the Minelab Xterra 705 be a better starting pack for a beginner relic hunter? The sites would include old house gardens down to the beach. These two units seem to stand out for the price range. Any advise would be...