Packed with features for technical searches yet simple enough to enjoy if it's your first time out, the Discovery 3300 metal detector is great for both beginners and pros. Custom programming with both automatic and ground-balance let the coil find exactly what you're after as efficiently as possible. Lightweight at 2.4 pounds, the unit is well constructed and features a waterproof coil for optimal corrosion resistance. Great for searching in even the most mineralized soil conditions, the detector has no complex adjustments or settings to worry about for easy location of coins, rings, gold and relics at the park, beach, and campground or in the back yard.

The detector's jumbo LCD display and advanced microprocessor -controlled circuitry ensure less interference for more finds in less time. Motion discrimination numeric target identification accurately identifies buried targets on a scale from 0 to 99; letting you know what is likely to be down there before the trowel comes out for digging. Seven-segment target elimination weeds out the bad stuff, while 11-segment digital target identification and notch discrimination filter out junk as you go for the gold and other valuables. And, the Discovery's handy Zap mode lets you accept or reject specific items. For knowing exactly how deep the dig will be--a nice thing to know in rocky spots especially--the detector is equipped with a coin-depth indicator digital display that tells you if a coin is right under the surface or up to 8 inches down.

More great features include: squelch tech noise reduction circuitry, touch pad all-digital controls, a headphone jack (headphone not included), an interchangeable coil system (4- to 10-inch coil options with just the 8-inch coil included here), and an adjustable padded arm rest and stem that adjusts for kids and adults for optimal comfort. The unit powers up with two 9-volt alkaline batteries (not included