Hi, I have had several metal detectors over the past 5-6 years along the likes of the Minelab exterras, a few mid range Whites and the Garrett GTP 1350 of which all have been sold. I live in northern Illinois and even though we are able to hunt the state and county parks not much is found. I would like to get back into metal detecting but not on the $550-650 price range, but moreso in the price range of the Ace 350. Is this unit too barebones to really offer anything exciting. It actually looks like a pretty good detector with the new DD coil. Thanks, Dave