Explorer Question

[devros]

I have been wanting a Explorer SE Pro for a long time now, but have the opportunity to buy a Explorer II. My question is what is the real difference between the two. Is there an advantage over them other than one being newer with better technology, or are they both comparable with one another. They want $535 for the Explorer II shipped, is this a good price, or would I do better to keep looking for the Explorer SE. Any help would help me and thanks guys and gals. Talk to you all later.

[Detector]

Don't take this as gospel because I've never owned the EX II, but before I bought my SE I tried to find out the same thing. What I was able to find out is the SE has a faster processor, which allows it to.. um... well, process faster. In other words it doesn't need to be swung quite as slow as the Ex II. I also believe it is more stable mainly due to the Pro coil?

[devros]

Thanks Detector, that helped. Does anyone else have anymore info about my situation that could chime in and help. Thanks in advance.

[CoiltoSoil]

Originally Posted by devros

Thanks Detector, that helped. Does anyone else have anymore info about my situation that could chime in and help. Thanks in advance.

I have asked the same question about my Explorer XS and the 2, se, E-trac before. I have tried a II and the SE and compared to my XS I saw no real difference other than the 2 zone ID setup they have now on the II and SE. I'd offer like 450 for the II and throw a pro coil on it. However since its basically the same machine you are using now I would look into something different like a Whites or Fisher.

[devros]

No one has any other info for me. I could really use the help please, I want to purchase a new used detector and have the chance to buy the Explorer II, but don't want to waste my money if it's not worth it. So all in all could someone let me know if the price is right for the II, they want $535 for it shipped.

[CoiltoSoil]

Originally Posted by devros

No one has any other info for me. I could really use the help please, I want to purchase a new used detector and have the chance to buy the Explorer II, but don't want to waste my money if it's not worth it. So all in all could someone let me know if the price is right for the II, they want $535 for it shipped.

That is about the going rate for them so you are not getting a deal and it's basically the same thing you have now but white instead of black. Electronically you won't see any difference it may be a tad slower but not to the point which it would be noticeable for most people. The control panel, menu setup, etc. are all the same.