ace 150 vs. 250 ?

[tiger4life]

ok i have a ace 250 (just got it ) but looking for one for my son so i really want to know what the real differences are, does not seem like much to me but im a newbie

......you are right, there aren't many differences between the machines, but the differences are significant.

The ACE 250 has a few more features than the 150 such as, 12 segment target ID (the 150 has a 5 segment target ID), the 250 can learn to accepth or reject certain targets with a notch filter (the 150 cannot), the 250 has 8 sensitivity adjustment levels (the 150 has 4) the 250 has a more precise battery power indicator, the 250 has three levels of tone ID (the 150 has two), and the 250 has an electronic pin point mode (the 150 does not).

I don't know about you, but for the $70.00 difference, is it worth having those extra features?

Treasure Hut has both machines in stock at a discount. When you are ready, I would be honored to count you and your Son among the list of satisfied Treasure Hut customers!

[kestrel0222]

I have to agree with Chuck. If you were to get the 150, I'm sure your son would be happy with it, but soon he will "out-grow" it and want the additional features that the 250 offer. If it is within your budget, I would get the 250, it is well worth the exta $$.

[l38ranger]

I would have to agree, a few more bucks and he will grow up one with the machine....then again you might be thinking the boy is going to out do you... just kidding, but he will over time learn that MD and won't need to upgrade...he needs to learn to take care of it though and learn and watch you...to of you in the same park... the park won't be the same....

As kestrel0222 said.

"If it is within your budget, I would get the 250, it is well worth the exta $$."

[PAPPY]

Go ahead with the 250 IT IS WELL WORTH THE LITTLE EXTRA COST !

[JoAnne]

I also would get the 250 UNLESS you think that this is just a passing fancy for your son. Then I would go to Walmart and buy a really cheap one. If you get the 250 you can always trade it toward a different model or you can use it as a back up to your 250.

[tiger4life]

Thanks for all the input i think this is something he will really like to do so im leaning towards the 250 but have to pass the decision on the amount to my boss ugghhh i mean wife

man ive been looking at so many brands there all runnning together and most look cheap Garrett does seem to have the best looking machine for the money but i know for you guys looks aint every thing.

[JoAnne]

You can not go wrong with the 250. It is a great little machine for the money.

[tiger4life]

Ok just let every one know I have went and done it got a ace150 for my 10yr old son and with out the wife knowing went ahead and got my self a ace250. Every one here has been great and great input for the novice. I did go with the 150 for him cause i just could not pull off to 250s but he will be just as happy when he opens it on his birthday , he has no clue hes getting a metal detector. Thanks again guys!
I'm sure if what every one is saying is true me and him will be fighting over the 250 Hopefully I'll be posting some finds around febuary
oh yea earlier post was a bit premature i was bidding on the 250 but didnt get it so i went to one of the host sponsors sites and called them they hooked me up just to let every one know