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Today I went and pre-ordered the Equinox 800 and with my veterans discount it was just to good to pass up. The sales rep could not or would not give up any info on its arrival, but I feel it's gonna be worth the wait, I just hope I'm not waiting for months. Even though there was small amounts of information concerning the Equinox' full potential disseminated to the public, it was enough to convience me to step up and pre-order the 800. So now starts the waiting game and the butterflies hoping I made the right choice, but from what i've been reading and the information shared by steve and others, I feel I've made the right choice.   "D"

Thanks for the info Ridge Runner..."D"

I'm with ya Redneck!!! This waiting and not knowing is killing me, heck I've done chewed all my fingernails off and now I'm startin on my toe nails!!!??? I'm just kidding, I'm to fat to get my toes close enough to gnaw on them....???

I agree, from reading the last info released by Minelab it appears as though the battery can be changed by the user when it's depleted it's intended life expectancy. Once again the more I read the closer I'm getting to preordering the 800!!! Thanks again Steve for the info and that was a great question Redneck.... "D"

I've recently divorced and God know's where my darn DD214 is. I'll keep digging, but worst case scenerio, I'll get a copy from my department, they'll have one on file...

Thanks for all the valuable info your're sharing with us. Please keep us informed on any new infromation or updates that might just trickle your way. Once again thanks!!!

"D"

On 11/20/2017 at 6:24 PM, Tiftaaft said:

Ah, I see. That's very cool! I understand what you're saying about the lower price model appealing to a lot of people. The apparent functionality and technology that you can get in the 600 seems to be unparalleled at that price point. My only comment is the difference in price between the mid-level, and the flagship model have never been so close. And yes, 800 for this guy all the way too :-)

I totally agree, The more I read and hear about the 800 the more I want it and this waiting is killing me!!! Lol, but that's how it is, I'll just back and patiently wait like everyone else... Plus that gives me time to look for my DD214....

No or, just inquiring.... Thanks "D"

This discount is when buying directly from Minelab or one of its dealers?

Thanks Redneck, I really appreciate your input. From what I've been seeing, reading etc... I believe I'm leaning more towards the Equinox 800. Once again thanks!!! "D" 

Thanks Ridge Runner and Steve for the info, it's something to think about, but waterproofing is a big selling point.... "D"

If I hadn't sold my X5 I'd have no problem waiting, now I'm in panic mode ???

I just sold my X5 and trying to sell my Coin$trike with the intent on putting that money towards the XP Deus, which a friend of mine sales and swears by it. Well I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on the XP Deus and I start reading about the ML Equinox 800. Now, here's the problem... I'M SO CONFUSED!!! I love what the XP Deus has to offer, but I'm liking about what I'm hearing about the Equinox 800. Has anyone done any comparisons? Should I do as previously intended and by the Dues or will the features of the Equinox compare to or exceed the Deus saving me money in the long run. Once again, sorry for harping on this, but I'd love a little experienced guidance. Thanks "D"