Since everyone else has already chimed in...I bought a Garrett Pro Pointer (black, pre-Carrot) back in 2010. It scrapes through loose soil, it smashes through sand, and it pinpoints flawlessly. The case is scratched but some of the yellow paint on the logo survives. It will likely outlive me, but if I lose it or dunk it, I'll buy a Garrett Carrot. It's hard to find a product this good.