I just stumbled upon an app for the Android software called “Metal Detector” and just had to tell you guys about it. Although the useful applications for it are pretty limited, it is an interesting novelty and maybe a treasure hunter somewhere can find a practical use. Basically, it uses the magnetic components available in the Android compass to detect electromagnet fields and ferrous metals. You won’t be able to detect non-ferrous materials such as aluminum and even for those materials you CAN detect, it only works from about 1″ away at the maximum. Watch this video to get a better idea of the Android Metal Detector app.

I frequently see the debate raging as to which is the better metal detector, the Minelab E-Trac or the Whites Spectra V3. I have not used either detector but fully believe in both of their abilities. Each has it’s strong points and areas where it doesn’t perform up to par, so let’s settle it once and for all. In your opinion, which is the better detector overall? Comments are appreciated justifying your reasoning.

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Today I finally received my new metal detector in the mail. It is a White’s Spectrum XLT that is lightly used, and I got a great deal on it. I will be taking my new toy out and about here in Japan to get a taste of what I can find and you will all be the first to know!

The metal detector came with a soft carrying case, a book, and a Bullseye Pinpointer all for approximately $400. I figure that’s not too bad of a deal.

Good Luck and Happy Hunting

Although the Whites Spectra V3 carries a high price tag, it comes with an amazing list of features. I think they may have really outdone themselves this time! Personally though, I haven’t tried it out so if any of you have, I’d be interested in knowing how well it works. Here is the list of purported features:

White’s Spectra V3 Simulator