I have been metal detecting for almost 30 years and I have owned a Minelab detector for over two years. Six months ago I upgraded from an Explorer XS to the Explorer II and I am just writing to congratulate you on such a brilliant machine. I never cease to find more ways to configure and operate my machine to suit my particular needs. I live in an area where other detectors just simply will not work due to the ground effect but the Explorer II just tunes it out. I thought my XS was the best machine ever but upgrading to the Explorer II has prompted me to put pen to paper, (or should I say fingers to keyboard), and pat you on the back. It is hard to know what you can do to improve on this brilliant machine. Congratulations Minelab, a big pat on the back. Martin S. - Isle of Mull, Scotland