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Package arrived today - and I was busy as all get out. Hoping to have some time here shortly to open the box and have a looksee.

It won't take long to open and assemble the APEX, but it will take more time admiring the slim, sleek appearance and nice physical package design.

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Will need to get her charged up ....

Maybe not. Mine came with almost a complete charge, and I am enjoying very good battery life, too. I did charge it up after working with it for a few hours, but it was only down 2 bards.

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... and familiarize myself with all of the controls.

Almost blindfold simple.

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And as part of my yard installation. i should get a test area cleaned and ready to be planted with some coins.

CAUTION!! The Garrett APEX is a good, call if 'average' performance, detector for the MSRP. It does better than some, but it is not a 'depth monster.' Plant a good test garden at 'reasonable' depths. Do not plant them too deep such as an up-line model with round 11" DD coil might find.

Garrett detectors have not been noted for depth-of-detection since comparing models since the early '80s. They do have their strong points, and as I am working with the APEX I am finding things I like about it along with some that make me grab a different detector based upon the site I am going to work. TID isn't too bad on shallower coin-sized targets to about 3"-4", then it can start to get a bit inconsistent. Naturally, it all depends on the type of terrain, the amount of scattered trash you encounter to deal with, the target size, metal make-up and orientation, and with the APEX we can't forget to consider the operating frequency used.

Enjoy getting to know the APEX.

Monte

PS: It's nice to ADD it to my working detector outfit, but it has not urged me to part with anything. It's a 'one more' detector and not a replacement for anything I own and use.

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