Turkish manufacturer Nokta-Makro have made a very loud announcement – they are ready to launch a multiple frequency unit (operating at several frequencies simultaneously). The fact that the manufacturer has been working on this was actually known before. However, after the last year’s (2017) new Minelab Equinox 600 and Minelab Equinox 800 were released, the multi frequency detectors issue has unexpectedly turned into a hot topic and now becomes a priority. By the way, do you want to get a Turkish multi frequency device for free? Create a name for it, and the manufacturer will give away their new product to you. Continue reading
XP Metal Detectors have released a clone of their XP Deus – a XP ORX metal detector for some High-performance Gold prospecting and Coin hunting. Surprise?. However, you aren’t aware yet of the price for XP ORX… Continue reading
On the one hand, it’s a usual comparative test of the Minelab Pro-Find 35, XP MI-6 and Garrett Pro-Pointer AT probes. All three of these units can be submerged in water, are relatively new (fresh models) and have won definite recognition from treasure hunters. Deservedly or not, this is of no interest to us at the moment. It’s the other side of the coin that is of interest. The XP MI-6 is very often called the extra deep device. But it doesn’t fully reflect the actual situation. Yes, the probe is deep enough, but not so deep that you overpay for it. Moreover, you should be aware that even the most expensive (feature packed, recognized, widely promoted etc.) pinpointers can miss targets. Are you surprised? Take a look at this short test – very informative, +25 to any detectorist’s karma guaranteed. Continue reading
No one will argue that the Turkish manufacturer was the first to make a smart metal detector? Not Fisher, not Minelab, to say nothing of Garrett in that respect. It was those impudent newcomers that have grabbed a decent MD market share from some manufacturers. Take a look at how a Nokta Invenio, the first smart machine, works. Continue reading