Incremental Material/Technology Upgrades

[berryman]

I've often wondered whether Tesoro (or any other MD manufacturers) incrementally incorporate any material and/or technology upgrades in there various models over time. If Tesoro Model "X" was first released in say 2005 and is still being sold under the same model number and name today, does the latest model contain exactly the same materials and components that it did when it was originally released? Or are the components in yearly inventory releases upgraded if better wiring, circuits, etc., are available for incorporation?

I'd like to think that if better materials are available to manufacture the 2012 Tejon than were available to manufacture the 2008 Tejon, that Tesoro would upgrade and incorporate the latest componets. But if they do, in fact, do this as a standard practice, how would a potential buyer know?

If we can have iPad's 1, 2 and 3, why not Tejon's 1, 2 and 3? Also, I think it would be to the brand's benefit to incrementally upgrade, because they could market and sell more machines if they were to pitch their upgrades as reliability and performance enhancements.

 

[otie]

Son, you CAN NOT, i repeat, CAN NOT, beat Tesoro for customer service or repair, nuf said otie

 

[Flintstone]

I would think that as new thing come out that Tesoro would not stock 2005 wire and such just to make older detectors. What-ever is out is what they use.

 

[Monte]

Let me clarify by saying most manufacturers will do this, at least during initial product developments and when needed after product release. Unfortunately, not all do it, and some manufacturers will even ignore making needed refinements.

I've often wondered whether Tesoro (or any other MD manufacturers) incrementally incorporate any material and/or technology upgrades in there various models over time.

I broke this portion of your comment down to point out two differences you used. One is material, and that could be going to a better made control potentiometer or a better switch. It could also mean they improve the design 'tightness' of their circuitry design by changing from sloppy tolerance components, such as

 

[berryman]

Monte: Thanks so much for your detailed response to both this post and to my post about the Shadow X2. Yes, I am new to the forum but have been metal detecting off and on for the last 10 - 12 years (mostly dry sand beach hunting in SoCal). My first detector was a Fisher Mother Lode 440. My currrent detector is the Shadow X2. I just ordered a Vaquero and should be receiving it sometime next week.

My question about incremental upgrades wasn't prompted by anything other than sheer curiosity and it wasn't meant as an attack against Tesor or any other MD brands. I was simply wondering whether manufacturers periodically upgraded their detectors with the latest components and whether it was possible for a buyer to know if they did (without as you say taking a look inside). I think the answer to that question would only come into play for a buyer who had an opportunity to buy either a brand-new-in-box 2008 Vaquero at a reduced price OR by the latest 2012 model at MSRP. If there had been no upgrades to the detector in the intervening 4 years, then the buyer would be better off opting for the older brand-new-in-box version at the reduced price - correct?

Berryman (Mike)

 

[Wooden Nickel]

Berryman Mike,

Consider yourself to have been Montesized! And that is good! I too am a recent forum member, and a new detectorist. I, myself, have been Montesized, that is, given a very detailed, easy-to-understand, and maybe long treatise on the subject at hand - fortunate to have been in that time and place. We can depend on Monte to give great, detailed answers to questions that sometimes hide their true complexity. Monte always comes through. We are privileged to share him with several forums.

And there are also several folks on the forum with the experience and technical expertise to offer good help. Not to mention all those who have practical experience to share.

mike.....