As a nugget hunter who enjoys finding my share of gold and then part of others.  I myself would never use a Gold Monster-1000 over an Equinox 800.  Never for any reason at all.  the GM-1000 is old technology when compared to the NOX. Now, I do enjoy selling GM-1000's to folks and especially those who want the most User Friendly Turn On and Go gold detector out there.  Many customers do not hunt gold as often as I do or in as many states and or countries.  Simplicity is what is best for thos