Xterra 705 vs 70

[G-bone]

Hey all,

Really been looking at the 705 as my next new machine.
But I have seen some 70's for sale here and there with the owner saying it's the same as the 705.
That can't be, but I am assuming that the 70 is an earlier version that transposed to the 705?
Does the 70 have the same discrimination abilities as the 705?

Any input on the differences would be appreciated.
If I can get a 70 on the cheap, I may do so (still getting my 705 down the road).

thanks!!

G

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Here you go I read this on the internet (posted in 2009).

The 705 came out earlier this year, along with the 305 and 505. (replacing the X-30 and X-50). As a whole, the X-70 and 705 are nearly identical, with only a half dozen or so exceptions. The software was updated on the new series. To me, that makes the 705 a bit quicker to respond to targets. And I think it gets me a bit more depth. The 705 also added a fourth Pattern mode. Not that having three isn't enough, since they are so easy to modify. But having a fourth allows those who hunt in discrimination mode to have four of them set up ahead of time. The 705 added a backlight to the display for those who don't always stop detecting when the sun goes down. The 705 added ground balance offset option on the tracking mode. This allows those who like to tweak their X-Terras a little bit more positive or negative (ground phase) to do so while maintaining that offset in the tracking mode. The 705 added a second Pinpoint option called Pinpoint Sizing. This allows the user to Pinpoint a target and approximate the size and shape at the same time. You can do this with the Prospecting mode in either the X-70 or 705. But using Pinpoint Sizing gives you the added benefit of continuous TID. So I guess the answer to your question would depend on whether or not you would use any of this "new" functionality. And whether or not you consider the new functionality to be worth the difference in price. JMHO

 

[G-bone]

Thanks Loco!

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Here you go I read this on the internet (posted in 2009).

The 705 came out earlier this year, along with the 305 and 505. (replacing the X-30 and X-50). As a whole, the X-70 and 705 are nearly identical, with only a half dozen or so exceptions. The software was updated on the new series. To me, that makes the 705 a bit quicker to respond to targets. And I think it gets me a bit more depth. The 705 also added a fourth Pattern mode. Not that having three isn't enough, since they are so easy to modify. But having a fourth allows those who hunt in discrimination mode to have four of them set up ahead of time. The 705 added a backlight to the display for those who don't always stop detecting when the sun goes down. The 705 added ground balance offset option on the tracking mode. This allows those who like to tweak their X-Terras a little bit more positive or negative (ground phase) to do so while maintaining that offset in the tracking mode. The 705 added a second Pinpoint option called Pinpoint Sizing. This allows the user to Pinpoint a target and approximate the size and shape at the same time. You can do this with the Prospecting mode in either the X-70 or 705. But using Pinpoint Sizing gives you the added benefit of continuous TID. So I guess the answer to your question would depend on whether or not you would use any of this "new" functionality. And whether or not you consider the new functionality to be worth the difference in price. JMHO

Nice post and accurate.

 

[G-bone]

Nice post and accurate.

Indeed.
Exactly what I wanted to hear (read).
Thank you again Loco for digging that up.

 

[Longhair]

Nice post and accurate.

+1
Except it didn't come out earlier this year. They have been around for several years, and in fact the 305 is being discontinued.

 

[Longhair]

Here's a link to an X-Terra comparison chart PDF that will show you the differences between all the models.

 

[Loco-Digger]

+1
Except it didn't come out earlier this year. They have been around for several years, and in fact the 305 is being discontinued.

If you read my post you should have seen that the post was from 2009.

 

[NeilinFR]

The warranty is nice to have too that you get with a new 705. The backlight feature has really been a help for me, not that I hunt at night, but in low light times....