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Minelab PRO-FIND 25 Pinpointer - available from 30th July
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Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 4:16:04 PM(UTC)
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Lets see if it will be same 209$-220$ NZD :p

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oroplata  
Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 4:27:47 PM(UTC)
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It's got extra switches, so will be more expensive. :)
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Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 4:33:31 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: DrunkBrother Go to Quoted Post


Lets see if it will be same 209$-220$ NZD :p


A variable vibrator - woop de doo!

But on a more serious note I think that vibrate only mode
could be just the berries as I cant always hear my pro pointer
with my headphones on.

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Shilo  
Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 6:19:10 PM(UTC)
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The only useful difference to the Pro-pointer seems to but the "Auto Off" feature. The PP can also have its sensitivity adjusted by simply turning off and on again next to a target, the Pro-Find is just as water resistant as a factory Pro-pointer, and the vibration or sound mode is a useless accessory as the PP does both at once anyway (mine actually makes very little sound as I have plugged up the speaker with silicon to fully waterproof it).

Its good that there is now some competition to the Pro-pointer, but I would like to see the Minelab undercut the PP's price so us consumers can benefit from the competition. I somehow think this won't be likely though......
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Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 7:48:39 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for telling us about it.
If it is as good as the pro-pointer, it will be a good machine.
I can't see any extra "must have" features, so it will be interesting to see how sharp the pricing is.
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Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 8:02:14 PM(UTC)
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a great new top
with the vibrating useage a should by one for the wife lol

great how you got that clip on the forum
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Posted : Tuesday, 17 July 2012 10:41:47 PM(UTC)
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Interesting. Certainly designed to go head to head with the Garrett. It will need to be just as good but a good bit cheaper to muscle in on that market.



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