yes! it should be interesting!...there has been a "lull"(so to speak)
in manufacturer activity in the "multi-frequency" area,but i suspect it "has" more to do with
the possibility of being" sued",than any complex,engineering reason.it's just an opinion,
but i never liked minelab products due to what you stated,in that they are "pigs" that don't balance well.
that being said,i also believe that their patented "multi-frequency technology does make a difference
when hunting for coins in a "junked" area,along with the increased processor speeds available too.
i have had an increased interest in the new equinox detectors currently available,but i am NOT convinced
as of this time,that they are the "coin shooter's" dream either.perhaps,with the advance of time afield we will know more
and be able to be in a better position to make a judgement.

(h.h.!)
j.t.