ghound
Elite Member
I think Garrett will spin off a cheaper version of the Apex also, just as Minelab will make a new flagship model using feedback from the Nox
That said how many testers have you ever heard say something like "this detector sucks" ? I think John's machine is to get feedback on what can make the detector better. Not only for the final release of the Apex but the PRO Apex or whatever Garrett chooses to name it.
Remember Garrett is doing opposite of Minelab where they went from the Nox to the Vanquish. Garrett will be moving forward. I think John's feedback will give Garrett ideas for features that should be included and maybe some that shouldn't be included.
On my end it doesn't make any difference if he has a "gig" with Garrett. There are testers all over the world for Detector companies. They will balance each other out at the end of the day. Garrett can review the data and make an informed decision. That way not just one tester can leverage how a detector works. Honestly, I don't think it's anyone's business what his affiliation with Garrett is.