Quote Originally Posted by pulltabsteve View Post
I use the M6 99% of the time I hunt. I like its simplicity. ( insert jokes here) Now I also own the MXT and V3i. I was thinking about getting a minelab. I used the V3i a handful of times and never really took the time to learn it. I guess the SE is easier to learn but is the Etrac a step above the V3i? Ive only used whites machines.
As others have said, the Etrac is the better machine over the SE. It's like the V3i to the DFX. Both the Etrac and V3i are very capable and I would say equal machines, but each depend upon the operator to maximuze their potential. For a White's user, the Etrac will have a steep learning curve, the target sounds are different, FeCo numbers vs VDI and icons, depth bars vs numerical depth reading. For a Minelab user, the White's will have a learning curve. If you're buying a Minelab, don't bother with the SE, just get the top of the line Etrac.