I'm confused..they seem to be the same minus Etrac software and network..i'm looking at getting my first new Minelab, i've only used Garrets before. I'm looking at the Safari because of price. I'm after old silver here in SC and of course KILLING gold/silver jewelry at the beaches!! Safari a good choice for this? or is Etrac and Explorer SE Pro THAT much better?
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Etrac a lot better than Explorer SE Pro?
- Thread starter BLRRLB
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Here we go again!------Do a search on this, it's been asked about, answered & hashed over any number of times here & on the Explorer forum.---Not trying to be rude but this has been gone over sooo many times.---A little searching of past posts will certainly answer any questions you may have in this regard.
I've never owned a safari or se pro. I do own 2 etracs and one white's v3i. From all the reading I've done the etrac is superior. More stable readings, faster processor, and better detection in iron and trash. There are been some nice finds made with the other 2 detectors you mentioned. I realize you said money was a factor in your decision making. Here's why I would get the etrac. First, I think it's the best overall, next the e-trac will probably be supported longer in the future with service(spare parts) than the other 2 detectors. I actually bought my second e-trac from bigboyshobbies. I believe they are a sponsor on this forum. Give em a call, I'll bet they offer you a great deal. If you can't afford a new etrac I would consider a used e-trac or a used se pro. I wouldn't buy a new safari or a new se pro. just my opnion.
Southwind
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OK I'm not sure why this is so hard to look at logically but here goes. Again.
Do you like your Windows 7 over Windows 98? The E-Trac has the newest OS
Do you like your Pentium 6 processor over the old Pentium 4 processor? The E-Trac has the fastest processor of all the Minelabs
Do you like the smaller size of your new PC compared to the old tower PC's? Of the E-Trac isn't any smaller but it is more balanced which makes it feel lighter. You can swing it much longer without fatigue.
These are the 3 main factors that drove me to the decision the E-Trac is far superior to the SE Pro. The newer OS seems to be much more stable, and forgiving(<- important for new FBS users) which results in deeper/more finds in the same places I hunted with my SE Pro. The faster processor means it can process the sane information faster aaccuratelyccuratly at a faster swing speed. Most of the time I found myself swinging the SE Pro at a snails pace but can swing my ET at a normal speed. Finally, the SE Pro would kill my back after a few hours of swinging. Sure you can buy one of those swingy-thingys, but the E-Trac I can swing all day with no problem.
Do you like your Windows 7 over Windows 98? The E-Trac has the newest OS
Do you like your Pentium 6 processor over the old Pentium 4 processor? The E-Trac has the fastest processor of all the Minelabs
Do you like the smaller size of your new PC compared to the old tower PC's? Of the E-Trac isn't any smaller but it is more balanced which makes it feel lighter. You can swing it much longer without fatigue.
These are the 3 main factors that drove me to the decision the E-Trac is far superior to the SE Pro. The newer OS seems to be much more stable, and forgiving(<- important for new FBS users) which results in deeper/more finds in the same places I hunted with my SE Pro. The faster processor means it can process the sane information faster aaccuratelyccuratly at a faster swing speed. Most of the time I found myself swinging the SE Pro at a snails pace but can swing my ET at a normal speed. Finally, the SE Pro would kill my back after a few hours of swinging. Sure you can buy one of those swingy-thingys, but the E-Trac I can swing all day with no problem.
Big Boys Hobbies
Well-known member
The Minelab E-Trac Metal Detector is not "better" per say or even deeper. It has a faster processor which helps in recovery and the Auto +1 +2 +3 settings is AWESOME! Set it and forget it!
I cave a great package on my Etrac and Minelab Explorer SE Pro Metal Detector.
Holler if you have any questios. Love to help you!
I cave a great package on my Etrac and Minelab Explorer SE Pro Metal Detector.
Holler if you have any questios. Love to help you!
The etrac not only has a faster processor but more advanced software. Minelab completely remapped the ID coordinates to widen the conductivity scale which corrected the conductivity compression problem on the Exployer models. They also widened the ferrous dimension as well and flattened the "S" curve from the exployer models so that most good finds appeared on the ferrous 12 line on the etrac with more conductivity separation. This allowed for better discrimination and target identification
If you are really interested in learning about the differences to see which model you would like to purchase, buy Andy Sabisch's Exployer and Etrac Handbook. It does an excellent job discussing the differences.
If you are really interested in learning about the differences to see which model you would like to purchase, buy Andy Sabisch's Exployer and Etrac Handbook. It does an excellent job discussing the differences.