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[Aureous]

Logically, the GM2000 should be a VLF-CW type detector or with SMF tech added. But, in contrast,why not take advantage of the 'Gold Monster' name (especially in Africa) to introduce a lower cost, super high sensitivity, entry level PI? Dumb down the controls and settings for a more automated user experience (a-la GM1000, SDC2300 and 6000) and it should sell like crazy in emerging economic countries. Add the potential of Geosense and we have some wild speculation.

BUT....is all of that a potential 'leapfrog'? Probably not. On the flip-side, a VLF-CW-SMF high frequency detector with actual ground noise filtration and/or Geosense, COULD be. <rubbing chin furiously>

[phrunt]

Minelab tend to use terms loosely in their marketing, as do many manufacturers so I wouldn't read too much into the "leapfrog" thing.

The Equinox 800 and now Manticore and 900 are all better prospecting detectors than the GM1000, it's unusual for any company to have a generic purpose product excel over a dedicated product for a purpose.   They're already sitting on the software and hardware to make a SMF VLF so it's an obvious logical step for them to take to bring out a SMF GM2000.  I'd not be surprised if it looks more like a Equinox 900 than a GM1000, its design was good in some ways like the broomstick adapter but bad for standing upright, near impossible to get it to do so 🙂

If people are right about the GM2000 being a lower end PI to tackle the Nokta, Garrett and Algoforce that at least leaves room for a GPZ replacement, If I'm right there is no GPZ replacement in this round of releases as the second detector is a lower cost PI, they've made that hole in their product line even bigger by discontinuing the 5000 and videos are already popping out by a number of people showing the Algoforce beat the SDC in various tests, and the other detectors like the Axiom and Nokta likely can too, they won't like having potentially the worst performer on market in the price range although still much more expensive for an SDC in Australia vs the Algo.

[GB_Amateur]

"Leap frog?"

Remember the "50% more power" come-on prior to the Manticore's release?  Was it accurate?  Well, for power to the coil in High Conductor mode compared to General, yes.  Was it misleading?  To the unsuspecting and/or less-experienced detectorist, yes.  Was it *intentionally* misleading??   You make the call....

[Aureous]

What no-one is asking... has there been a trademark application for the GPZ8000 yet? Before anyone suggests jumping in first to trademark the name before Minelab does, this will involve long, expensive legal action by Minelab to recoup their justified right to the nomenclature....so don't try it. @VicR have you seen any action by ML to trademark the 8000?

[VicR]

Minelab have two pending trade mark applications in Australia - the X-Terra Intrepid and Gold monster 2000 and no new design applications. So no sign of a high end gold detector name in the works.

 

[Dirt Dynasty]

44 minutes ago, VicR said:

Minelab have two pending trade mark applications in Australia - the X-Terra Intrepid and Gold monster 2000 and no new design applications. So no sign of a high end gold detector name in the works.

 

https://usa.minelab.com/x-terra-intrepid
 

[Steve Herschbach]

Intrepid was shipping as of November of 2024.

But why GPZ 8000 anyway? Seems like the three letters and a number went out of style. We have the Gold Monster already and newer Minelab models have been sporting names, like Manticore.

Dominate the competition and the goldfields with the Minelab Gold Dominator....

[Roughwater]

Not that I know crap about this but I agree with PHrunt.  It just seems more logical that the GM2000 would be another VLF and meant specifically for hunting nuggets. What could they do to improve the 1000? Maybe wireless headphones, waterproof,

It seems like it would be difficult to make it any more sensitive than the 1000.  If it was you might need a magnivier to find the gold in your scoop? But maybe could be made to find small gold deeper on very mineralized soil? An even better Ground balance or maybe a really good auto GB? It sure will be interesting to see what they come up with in the end. If some new tech is used what could that be? If they incorporated some kind of magnetic detection Iron and steel could 100% positively identified. That would still leave aluminum and lead but at least we wouldn't have to dig most nails, screws etc. 

 

[中国 张]

The current gold prospecting market is very lively and flourishing, which is good because it gives people more choices.