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Why is it that.........
- Thread starter D&P-OR
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Perhaps the most logical (and less personal) reason for more Omegas is that there have been more sold. Compare what it has to offer over a competitor's unit, such as an MXT @ $799.95 and Omega @$599, (just to name two models with very similar designs). I like the MXT and have owned six of them, and I've owned or used most of the competition for other manufacturers (even though they don't come close in features or performance). I went to the Omega early this spring after I used one and enjoyed the light weight, the very good performance, and the features it offers.
Now, on to some of the 'personal' reasons I think Ken was right about ... from a personal viewpoint.
I didn't like, upon looking at and simply trying out, the elliptical 10" coil and have prefered round-shaped coils most of my life. Well, as I used the Omega more I have come to really like the sub-10" long concentric coil. Does that mean I don't like the 8"? No, I DO like the 8" round concentric coil, and I know than many (most) hobbyists are going to as well because it is easier to Pin-Point with the round 8" than the elliptical concentric coil. So, I like them both but I have friends and family members who favor the round 8" to the elliptical 10" elliptical.
And what about the Gamma Vs Omega competition? Like Ken, I have to say that I also like the Gamma and almost bought it first instead of the Omega. I like the buttons over the touch-pads, generally, and if is just a good feeling, good working detector. One of my good detecting buddies doesn't like my omega. Yes, he likes the grip style, but he says the Gamma feels a lot lighter (it's just slightly lighter), and he likes the 8" coil (standard on the Gamma), and he also prefers the buttons. Probably this coming spring he'll add a Gamma to his collection (unless I keep showing off the G2 to him).
The Gamma retails for $499. So, what so you get that's different with the extra $100 for the Omega? Physically, the Omega has the different rod design with the stand-up handle and display mounted on top, as well as the 10" elliptical concentric rather than the 8" round concentric. Mechanically, the Gamma uses all key-pads while the Omega has two knobs and touch-pads. Functional adjustments the Omega offers compared with the Gamma are there, but for most they are minimal in the way of performance. The Omega is basically a bit quicker or easier to get set up or adjusted.
In reflection, however, you have to figure that due to their impressive retail price they have to be out there in pretty good numbers, yet they don't surface on the classified all that often. That, alone, ought to tell a story about their performance and value.
Monte
Now, on to some of the 'personal' reasons I think Ken was right about ... from a personal viewpoint.
I didn't like, upon looking at and simply trying out, the elliptical 10" coil and have prefered round-shaped coils most of my life. Well, as I used the Omega more I have come to really like the sub-10" long concentric coil. Does that mean I don't like the 8"? No, I DO like the 8" round concentric coil, and I know than many (most) hobbyists are going to as well because it is easier to Pin-Point with the round 8" than the elliptical concentric coil. So, I like them both but I have friends and family members who favor the round 8" to the elliptical 10" elliptical.
And what about the Gamma Vs Omega competition? Like Ken, I have to say that I also like the Gamma and almost bought it first instead of the Omega. I like the buttons over the touch-pads, generally, and if is just a good feeling, good working detector. One of my good detecting buddies doesn't like my omega. Yes, he likes the grip style, but he says the Gamma feels a lot lighter (it's just slightly lighter), and he likes the 8" coil (standard on the Gamma), and he also prefers the buttons. Probably this coming spring he'll add a Gamma to his collection (unless I keep showing off the G2 to him).
The Gamma retails for $499. So, what so you get that's different with the extra $100 for the Omega? Physically, the Omega has the different rod design with the stand-up handle and display mounted on top, as well as the 10" elliptical concentric rather than the 8" round concentric. Mechanically, the Gamma uses all key-pads while the Omega has two knobs and touch-pads. Functional adjustments the Omega offers compared with the Gamma are there, but for most they are minimal in the way of performance. The Omega is basically a bit quicker or easier to get set up or adjusted.
In reflection, however, you have to figure that due to their impressive retail price they have to be out there in pretty good numbers, yet they don't surface on the classified all that often. That, alone, ought to tell a story about their performance and value.
Monte