Hi my friend, I've had my Vortex in the U.K. for a couple of weeks now. Please remember to update your machine to software version 2.05 from the Garrett website. This is initially dealing with some of the VDI number discrepancies, charging and power off issues and is somewhat of an improvement from factory release. Im sure as time goes by, further updates will have our machines at optimal performance.
It will be nice to see some honest input on it. I honestly think it is going to be a good machine that will be easy to start out with. It may not compete with the top detectors but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a good machine.
If you think you could add some positive insight about this machine , please enlighten us to it. All I have mostly seen from this unit, and not just from Calabash, has been the need for some serious update action. What I do know is that they sell it at its price point and it has zero extras that units a hundred or so dollars cheaper, has as standard equipment. Combine that and the fact that it doesn’t perform as well as those cheaper units, and you can plainly see all the shortcomings of it. Maybe they will address and fix them but until then, I have no choice but to not purchase one.
We'll see, I'm no miracle worker. It will be up to Garrett. They have a chance. I really want to like the machine. It feels good and the update went smooth but I see some of downsides.
Here's the thing Mike. There are metal detectorists and people who simply own and swing them. The hobby has attracted a large nucleus of 'pack mentality' people. With them comes brand-bias and priviledged invasiveness. Bona fide metal detectorists aren't like them, nor do we suffer brand-bias, "amnesia", or perceived obsolescence syndrome. Nokta and Rutus had issues initially, with Legend and Versa, respectively. The drama queens packed and spat vitriol. Legend and Versa's "teething" gliches have been remedied and both machines are sound. Vortex, too, will come under fire, but with good liason, between bona fide testers and Garrett, this machine ought also to turn out sound: in my opinion.
People are upset about this detector for good reasons.. it detects some metal yes, but does not come close to performing the was it was being promoted as. Garrett is taking people's hard earned money for a defective unit. People see it as bad business because we all know they released it due to Christmas,before it was ready. That's crappy business. It's only a metal detector, but it's only $600 people are throwing in the trash.
We are going to have fun real soon! Let’s go buddy !!
Lets go!
Hey Rocky. Thanks for posting the assembly of the machine. Happy Holidays.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friend. Thanks!
Hi my friend, I've had my Vortex in the U.K. for a couple of weeks now. Please remember to update your machine to software version 2.05 from the Garrett website. This is initially dealing with some of the VDI number discrepancies, charging and power off issues and is somewhat of an improvement from factory release. Im sure as time goes by, further updates will have our machines at optimal performance.
Good luck Scott thanks for the video.Myself from what I have seen I don't think I would buy one.
Lets hope they address the issues and if they don't, its on them.
Great video, Scott. Looking forward to hunting with you soon.
Can wait to see it in action and what you think.
I just got my vortex it’s charging up
What state are you moving to Scott?
NC
Hey I like Garretts and Minelab Xterra Pro
They'll like it in 6 months
haha you could be right, that seems to be the trend.
Views views views.....blah blah blah.....Ford...Chevy....Dodge....ya'll go out and find something already....
Calabash has soiled himself over this detector. Making a whole seasons worth of videos crapping on this machine.
yes and his right about every thing he says.the vortex needs a lot of work.i wouldn.t waste my money on it yet.
It will be nice to see some honest input on it. I honestly think it is going to be a good machine that will be easy to start out with. It may not compete with the top detectors but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a good machine.
If you think you could add some positive insight about this machine , please enlighten us to it. All I have mostly seen from this unit, and not just from Calabash, has been the need for some serious update action. What I do know is that they sell it at its price point and it has zero extras that units a hundred or so dollars cheaper, has as standard equipment. Combine that and the fact that it doesn’t perform as well as those cheaper units, and you can plainly see all the shortcomings of it. Maybe they will address and fix them but until then, I have no choice but to not purchase one.
We'll see, I'm no miracle worker. It will be up to Garrett. They have a chance. I really want to like the machine. It feels good and the update went smooth but I see some of downsides.
And the Calabash Cult marches on. The guy is a noboby, in proper metal detecting circles.
Here's the thing Mike. There are metal detectorists and people who simply own and swing them. The hobby has attracted a large nucleus of 'pack mentality' people. With them comes brand-bias and priviledged invasiveness. Bona fide metal detectorists aren't like them, nor do we suffer brand-bias, "amnesia", or perceived obsolescence syndrome. Nokta and Rutus had issues initially, with Legend and Versa, respectively. The drama queens packed and spat vitriol. Legend and Versa's "teething" gliches have been remedied and both machines are sound. Vortex, too, will come under fire, but with good liason, between bona fide testers and Garrett, this machine ought also to turn out sound: in my opinion.
People are upset about this detector for good reasons.. it detects some metal yes, but does not come close to performing the was it was being promoted as. Garrett is taking people's hard earned money for a defective unit. People see it as bad business because we all know they released it due to Christmas,before it was ready. That's crappy business. It's only a metal detector, but it's only $600 people are throwing in the trash.