Whites IDX PRO

No depth meter, No VDI #'s.. So why did you buy it

Tom in MI, USA -
if you feel you need those features? I just don't understand people knocking this Excellent detector because it doesnt have a few convenience features they enjoy using. It is a proven performer that is still one of the best in its class.

Personally my only gripe is the balance/ergonomics, after swinging a while it just feels off somehow. No big deal but not a detector I would want to swing all day. Its only real competition to date is the Fisher ID Excel which I personally rate a bit better in iron handling and Oh yeah, it does have those other features..

Tom

Oct 30, 2005

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CL IDX.

(Ace) Andres Ventura in El Salvador. -
I have the Classic IDX (CL IDX), which is the IDX-Pro only that it doesn't have the circuit that makes it go 2" deeper, not a big deal. The detector itself is very lightweight, comes with the deep 9.5" coil. I like this detector, it's simple but lacks some things.

The Good:

*Discrimination isn't the best, but it's good.

*Quick & Accurate pinpoint (pinpoint skills are up to you, not the detector).

*Lightweight, very lightweight.

*Comes with 9.5" waterproof coil.

*Goes deep (I got a zinc penny @ 9").

*Volume is good, loud, but not too loud.

The Bad:

*Ground Balance is INSIDE the casing (I hate Whites for this), but it can easily be solved with $70 by sending it for Mr.Bills mod @ www.surfscanners.com (the upgrade includes 3"-4" more in depth, a GB & Threshold knobs which are mostly needed). The mod will make it perform even better than the PRO version.

*The Threshold adjustment is INSIDE the casing.

*Jumpy target ID, REALLY jumpy.

*No tone ID! I hate Whites for this!

*No depth reading! Arg! Damn you Whites! This is the most invaluable feature and they left it out.

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It has flaws, but it's an Excellent machine.

Overall 3/5; 4/5 with the MR.Bill mods.

Oct 04, 2005

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IDX Pro Short comings

Dan in Claremont, NH -
I have had my IDX for a little over a year. It has proven to be a very good machine with a short learning curve. It is should have a depth meter and show the VDI numbers, I am not sure why white's left these off this model. I used it on Hampton beach with no problems- But yesterday I went to daytona and was not able to detect any sand that was wet. I tried adjusting all the available options, but it was too unstable and unusable. I don't know if this was due to the recent hurricanes washing most of the top sand away leaving high concentrations of black sand- or if this area is just out of the IDX capabilities. I am currently saving for a DFX model. If you are in the market for a new detector I would go to a higher quality model than IDX if you can afford it. DFX for 1,000 or Minelab Explorer for 1,300.

Jan 27, 2005

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Whites IDX Pro

Shane in USA -
good machine, but they shorted it. why didn't they put depth, or vdi readout. overall an excellent machine. sometimes it won't lock on a target real well. But i love the coil it comes with.

Sep 18, 2004

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Whites IDX Pro

texkinsey in USA -
Another detector that works very well, light weight, accurate I.D. meter. Add a Mr. Bill Mod and it becomes a deepseeking, relic monster in the all metal mode with visual target I.D. Remember that modifying a detector will void the warranty however in my case it was worth it. Five Stars with the Mr. Bill Mod!

Sep 17, 2004

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Whites IDX Pro

John Mc Closkey in USA -
dollar for dollar the best detector out there. I have found among other things:
cw bullets, buttons, large cents, farthings, half-cents, indians, on and on at some nice depths. Very easy to use.
use the factory pre-sets for frequency and sens.and set the unit's discrim. at two or three clicks below ring marker.
One trick: learn to pinpoint large targets well because when there is a large can top it will hit at the silver dollar mark. You can save yourself a lot of digging. The recovery on this unit is amazing. It is very accurate.
Best beginner into advanced detector made. Not a great beach machine but can be modified in order to achieve greater beach usage.

Feb 13, 2004

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Whites IDX Pro

Joe in USA -
After searching and looking at many reviews and opinions on detectors, I purchased the IDX PRO. I was looking for something that has a short learning curve, yet not a toy, but a good solid detector that I could learn on.
Well, the IDX PRO is all of that. It has a excellent pin point feature, it is light and durable, turn on and go machine.

Kellyco suggested that I get this machine over the White ID three because of the extra depth. I retrieved coins thus far as deep as 7 to 8 inches.

This machine is an excellent detector for the seasoned or the newby detectorist, and I am looking forward to many more days hunting with it. -Joe

Jan 24, 2004

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