New Technology Coming? (kinda long)

[englishprof]

If I understand correctly, Garrett's top-of-the-line detector, the 2500, is several years old. I was going to get either the 1500 or the 2500, but didn't want to buy something with older technology when Garrett may (yes, I know, may) be about to introduce something new. Obviously, Garrett isn't going to advertise new products or plans in advance, else no one would buy the detectors the new technology would replace; but Garrett has gone several years without something new at the upper price range. As time passes, it gets harder to justify a new high-end purchase. Garrett can't stand still in such a competitive detector environment. The capabilities of the 250 at the low end indicate the kind of possibilities that may appear in the upper end. Am I outsmarting myself (granted, not that hard)?

 

[DavHut]

...yeah, but we all do it! We've all been guessing on the next Garrett for a while - I recall when the GTI series hit the streets and what a furor they caused.
Here's a compromise for you. Buy a used GTP 1350. Mostly a stripped down 2500/1500, it offers tons of useful features at a bargain price -until the next generation comes along.