KAGY Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hi. Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the sd 2000 and 2100? I am sure there are some improvements but I can;t figure out what they are. Thanks, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 22, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hello Ken, The Minelab SD2000 was the first Pulse Induction (PI) detector from Minelab. This metal detector pretty much made all the old VLF goldfields virgin once again. Many prospectors were finding not only ounces, but many pounds in old mineralized patches. The SD2100 was the next detector to be released after the SD2000. The major difference between the two was increased sensitivity and depth over the SD2000. Now, I'm talking stock to stock units, not SD2000 mods vs. SD2100's. I found a lot of gold with the SD2000, but realized I missed a bunch that I later found with the SD2100. The SD2000 has been long discontinued, but still a hot item for the Aussie's with the mods. The SD2100 is still around, but is now called the SD2100v2 (version 2). Hope this helps,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAGY Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks Rob. I would love to upgrade the Lobo but having a problem coming up with enough $$ for a new 2100. After reading a few posts it sounds like the original 2100 may be as good or better than v2. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Ken: Get the SD2100 if you can, you pobably won"t regret it--even a used one will serve the purpose--you will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 22, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hello Ken, I'm not convinced the older models are any better than the new. I've used both versions and never seen much difference from my testing. Rumors are the older SD2100's have a different circuit board .... Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Scott Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Ken,Who can say about the differences between the SD2100 and the SD2100v2.Like Rob, I'm not conviced about the differences. Minelab's cookie cutter abilities have come into question, especially regarding older models. My guess is that variances would be found between one 2100d to the next and so on and so on.I think what's important here is having confidence in the machine that you own or moving to one that you do have confidence in.There are a lot of used SD's in good condition around if you are willing to wait. Keep an eye on the classifieds here and elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAGY Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks Rob, Ted, and Hammer. I have been watching both of your forums . I am only in Arizona for another month so if I don't see a good deal soon, I'll wait a while and save up a few more $$$$ . Should I be able to pick up a decent used 2100 for around $1000- 1200? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 22, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hello Ted and Ken, Ted - I agree with you. I think some put too much into "this one is better than that one" rather than spending time on research and exploring new areas. Ken - I've seen the original version of the SD2100 go as low and $800 on the forums, but most will probably range from $1000 - $1200 like you stated. Take care,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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