Minelab EQUINOX Forum

IIRC going back to the start there was never a release date only "maybe in Dec". March was also kicked around.
Going into production isnt so easy. After its OK'd you gotta bring a lot off parts to the right places train & start. Even
the box & box art.

Early release is risky. Good example was the Studebaker Avanti. A 4 passenger sporty car that would "SAVE" studebaker.
The supercharged model was the fastest production car in the world for a few years. Everyone wanted & orders poured
in for this Vette killer. But there were problems like rear windows popping out at abt 130 mph. Production slowed to a
crawl & everyone wanted there money back. Most went on to get Vettes. By the time all the bugs were fixed nobody
wanted them anymore. IIRC only a little more than 4000 were made in less than 2 yrs.
For the youngn's especially gear heads there is lots on U tube about them. Most under 60 dont even know about them
or Studebaker.

73
Tom
LFOD !

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TomNH
For the youngn's especially gear heads there is lots on U tube about them. Most under 60 dont even know about them
or Studebaker.

Off topic I know, so sorry to the others but I had to say- Thanks for that. Never heard of them- googled the name, pictures popped up- and sure enough I can see a Vette resemblance.

Off to read more now. Thanks again.

My off topic tidbit to you- If you've never heard of it, read up on the VW Phaeton. Incredible car, incredible engineering. Pennies on the dollar price on the used market. We have owned 4 in my family now.

Seems like the waiting is over a guy on a U K Forum has been promised delivery on 17th of December 2017.

But then again it could be true, I will be scanning the sky looking for the parachutes.

Smiley.

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I generally dont put stock in 3rd party websites, I have noticed over the years that this particular site has proven mostly reliable in it's "scoops" of unreleased information.



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I told you so, I told you so, now do you believe me

Joking apart guys, I hope you all receive your new shiny detectors in the next couple of weeks.

G L and H H.

Merry Christmas.

Les.

I hope it is released . That means i might get mine next Monday or Tuesday .

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Uses = Minelab E.Trac + RNB 3100/3400 battery packs + 7 inch coil , Minelab Equinox 800 + 6 in and 15 in coils + Carbon Fiber stems , XP ORX inc white 9 inch coil , XP Deus inc X 35 11 inch coil , Minelab 35 Probe , Garrett Carrot x 2 , Gray Ghost / Nugget Buster NDT Headphones x 6

I put this to an Admin on another forum and sorry to tell you all but he said no its not true . Unless it is that is and he is hushing it up !

Oh well whatever happens i suppose it will come one day , before doomsday would be nice

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Uses = Minelab E.Trac + RNB 3100/3400 battery packs + 7 inch coil , Minelab Equinox 800 + 6 in and 15 in coils + Carbon Fiber stems , XP ORX inc white 9 inch coil , XP Deus inc X 35 11 inch coil , Minelab 35 Probe , Garrett Carrot x 2 , Gray Ghost / Nugget Buster NDT Headphones x 6

Take what I'm posting with a grain of salt. I spoke with my sales rep today who is with, what is perhaps the largest retailer in the continental USA. I have been purchasing from this company and sales rep for over 15 years. For what's it's worth, he told me he spoke with ML and was told there was a slight possibility they would be receiving them by Christmas. However, the reality is, it will most likely be after the first of the year.

Talked with my dealer 12/11/17 and was told, very few machines would be out in December. Minelab is telling him January / February now.

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Minelab CTX, Minelab Excalibur ll, Minelab Excalibur 1000, Minelab Excalibur Sword
Whites Dual Field, Vallon VMH3CS, Makro Multi Kruzer,Minelab Equinox 800 Tarsacci MDT 8000
DiAblo sand scoop

MD Hunter info is fake news!
No official Minelab release date has been set!
laplander

I am beginning to wonder if the whole Equinox thing is fake news !

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Uses = Minelab E.Trac + RNB 3100/3400 battery packs + 7 inch coil , Minelab Equinox 800 + 6 in and 15 in coils + Carbon Fiber stems , XP ORX inc white 9 inch coil , XP Deus inc X 35 11 inch coil , Minelab 35 Probe , Garrett Carrot x 2 , Gray Ghost / Nugget Buster NDT Headphones x 6

I was told the machine is ready....... they are just still working on the final programing. This could change what we get from the prototype being used........ obviously it could make some happy and others not so happy depending on which area their concept is. Possibly a few will be put in the field early....... are they just testing the water so to speak and will it be a good thing to get the early models vs a final product? Again, that may change depending on their VISION for the machine.

Dew

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MDT 8000, EQ 800, CTX, Blue Xcals
Dew Meeker

My order as of this morning has changed from confirmation to "Processing"

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My order as of this morning has changed from confirmation to "Processing"

Interesting! I hope it's true.

Build it they will come, ' Faith is the substance of things hoped for , the evidence of things not seen" always ask,seek ,and knock, because if we don't nothing happens - if my opinions worth anything then I agree that Minelab should give a concrete answer as to when it will definitely be available