I have been metal detecting for 5 months and have a friend who is going to get me a whole sale price on either a vx3 or 3vi. I know I can buy the vx3 without my wife yelling too much, but I dont want to regret not buying the 3vi. I just bought a Fisher 4 and may keep it as a backup but could always sell it and have enough to get the 3vi. I compared them on Kellyco but dont know what some of the ability differences mean. Any Suggestions? I would really like someone with advice. This question may have been asked before but I have to make a decision by Tuesday to order.
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vx3 or 3vi newbie decision help
- Thread starter CanadaDig
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Larry (IL)
Well-known member
The V3i can be made to work like a VX3 but not the reverse, IMHO you lose some useful features and hardware on the VX3 for the more advanced user. The main advantage of the VX3 is simplicity and if you think you will have a hard time learning, or will not use many of the advanced features then I would recommend getting a VX3. Some people don't like to learn and just want to turn on a machine and go hunting, if this sounds like you then you are a great candidate for the VX3.
Here is the owners manual for the V3i and a comparison sheet of the two machines to help you understand them little better. http://whiteselectronics.com/v3i.html Go to manuals tab.
Here is the owners manual for the V3i and a comparison sheet of the two machines to help you understand them little better. http://whiteselectronics.com/v3i.html Go to manuals tab.
Went I got my new detector in July this year I was going to get the VX3 but went with the V3I my thinking was if I got the Vx3 after a year or two when I learned the detector and wanted it to do more then I wood have to move up so by getting the V3i it has it all . So I am really happy that I got the V3I it is a killer detector. Have been getting old coins at 8 to 12 inches.
Thank You Guys Very Much. I love Electronics and Love Messing around trying to figure things out. I caught the Metal Detecting bug for sure. i read, and watch Utube hours per day, I bought the F4 this Summer and its really simplistic, not saying Im a pro but feel that If I want to know my machine and get good at it, I would rather learn a harder machine, Thank You very much, I will let everyone know what I bought...THankssssssss