Corsair K60 RGB gaming keyboard review

I purchased the keyboard back in the summer of 2021. 
I bought it as I am a Corsair fan. Most of my computer is Corsair. I also purchased it as my last keyboard was a Corsair and had lasted 5 years. I also like the RGB function although I only set it to blue. 
The keyboard is very nice to use, good angle for typing, comfortable for gaming. Does what it says on the tin. Its also easy to clean as all the keys are raised so a blast with an airline removes all dirt. 

The keyboard has one issue though. One that if I wish I knew, I would not have bought it. 

The keys keep falling off. 
Started about a month after I got it. If you slip a finger off a key rather than lift off, the key cap pops off. On the S key I have had to glue the key cap on as it no longer stuck to the key. But most of the mostly used keys, the caps pop off. 

Not much else to say really. Just be aware that the keys pop off. 

Ikea Fredde desk review

I bought my Fredde desk for £150 back in December 2017. Assembly is simple, and pretty pain free. And although it says you need 2 people, you can do it by yourself . 
The desk is a nice height, and my 2 24inch monitors sit on the shelf quite nicely side by side. 
The under desk shelves are not big enough for my computer case. So I have the sub for my speakers sat on one, and my 10 gang power tower sat on the other. 
The cup holders are too small for my mugs, so when I bought my desk, I also bought the 3 port usb charger and the qi charger to replace the front cup holders. Both of these items are no longer available now. 
As for the side shelves that hang on the sides, I have never used them. For no other reason than I do not have a use for them. 
The metal panels on the sides fit ok the first time you set the desk up. However, my desk has been broken down 3 times since buying it. twice for moving house, and once to move room. So the metal panels are quite an awkward fit now. 
Would I recommend the desk?
Yes. 
So much so, that my wife recently bought the same desk for her computer in our joint office. 

 

The one on the right is my desk (the 3 years old one) and my wife is on the left with the new desk. 
Assembly hasn't changed. And we have not used the wing shelves on the new one, either. 
However, the price has gone up since we last bought it. The second one costing £175. However, we still think this is a good price.

Get one, you won't be disappointed. 

A reminder of my fees for political correspondence.

As the general election is coming up, I am putting charges onto all political correspondence that I receive at my house. .

The charges for flyers, letters and pamphlets are:
Conservatives: £50
Labour: £250
Lib Dem: £77.50p
Brexit: £5

All other parties: £49.99p

If you visit my house, you will be charged the following:

Answering the door:
Labour or Libdems: £99.99
All other parties: £9.99

Listening to what you say, charges per minute and part thereof:
Conservatives: £9.99
Labour: £249.99
All other parties £49.99

Telling you to fuck off:
Labour: £249.99
LibDems: £99
All other parties, free

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Recycling.

Checking out at the grocery store recently, the young cashier suggested I should bring my own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment. I apologized and explained, "We didn't have this green thing back in my earlier days." The clerk responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations." She was right about one thing -- our generation didn't have the green thing in “Our” day. So what did we have back then…? After some reflection and soul-searching on "Our" day here's what I remembered we did have.... Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles repeatedly. So they really were recycled. But we didn't have the green thing back in our day. We walked up stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks. But she was right. We didn't have the green thing in our day. Back then, we washed the baby's diapers because we didn't have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that young lady is right. We didn't have the green thing back in our day. Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she's right. We didn't have the green thing back then. We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But we didn't have the green thing back then. Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus, and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerised gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint. But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the green thing back then? 

-found somewhere from the internet. 

Ikea Tuffing Bunk bed frame review

If you are looking to buy the Ikea Tuffing bunk bed frame, then don't.

Seriously, don't.

It is the biggest nightmare of flat pack I have ever encountered.

Sure, it looks pretty. But by god it's a bitch to put together. All because of the webbing stuff. Everything threads through it, and wraps around it, stretching it is a pain in the arse. My wife speaks 2 languages fluently, and she managed to swear in 6 while assembling it.

When it comes to moving out, I will be chopping it up with an angle grinder. It is really not worth the hassle of disassembly. The guy that invented this bit of furniture, must hate people. He is the sort of person that strangles kittens, and steals the last piece of jigsaw puzzles. Probably likes tapioca as well.

Don't buy it. You will hate it.


Edit: 09/12/21
We did chop it up when we moved out. 

Dear Heart Radio

Dear Heart Radio,

I have tried asking this question on various media outlets of yours, from facebook, twitter and texting Heart Wilts direct, but I am yet to have an answer, although Heart breakfast in Wilts did say they would look into it.

My question is over song censorship. I will use 2 songs as examples in particular.

Outkast Hey ya.
Pink Like a pill.

In the latter, the word bitch in the line 'Being a little bitch' is censored.
In Hey ya, the line 'Wanna make you come' is not censored.

Why?

The word 'Bitch' is a general name for a female dog.
The line 'Wanna make you come' is an aggressive sexual derogatory.

I would like to know the reasoning as to why Pink is censored, and Outkast is not. And to know the censoring guidelines in general. Because this, to me anyway, is confusing.

I would appreciate it if you could respond to this.

Regards,

Dear Lucozade

Dear Lucozade,

Firstly I would like to say thank you. You have been an important product of my partners life. You see, she is type one diabetic. For over 30 years she has used Lucozade to help keep her sugars in check.

She has tried other fizzy and sugary drinks, but Lucozade is the one that has the best and quickest effect. We go through about 7 bottles a week. Sometimes it is less, other times it can be more. Especially when she is ill.

Over the 30 years this works out at around 10,000 bottles of Lucozade. And at £2 a bottle, it isn't cheap. But then I refuse to look at the price when I consider that it keeps my partner alive.

There is one small problem though.

She cannot stand the taste of it. The orange one is 'tolerable' but the original is vile to her. But she drinks it to keep her sugars in check, as we have not found anything better at this function.

So I ask you, please, is it possible to develop a cherries and berries flavour? Cherries and berries squash is my partners drink of choice. She has it with hot and cold water. If you could develop a cherries and berries Lucozade, that would make her day.

If you read this Lucozade, thank you for your time, and again, thank you for the part you play in keeping my partner alive.

So far in Saltash. . . .

As some of you may know, I moved to Saltash in June. I thought I would share my experiences so far. . . .

Firstly, The area I live in is fantastic. The neighbour across the road, Mike, Introduced me to various other neighbours. I can now say hello to people in the morning as I shuffle around.
I am literally a 5 min walk from the shore. Don't expect a beach though, the path at the bottom of the road leads to an estuary cove. Mostly rocks, but fishable come high tide.

In the holiday season, it is a nightmare to get around. In winter, the drive to Looe is about 20 minutes. In the summer, its nearly an hour. Between July and August, the local main road has at least one accident a day due to the careless grockle's not knowing how to drive in Cornwall. Now autumn is here, I am looking forward to the roads being quiet again.

Looking for work has been troublesome. I applied to a local bus company who advertise every week. But as yet, I have heard nothing. I managed to re-apply last week though, so I am hopefuls that something will come of it.

I also had an interview in early August for a nice little job that would have seen me retire out on it. However, since the interview everyone has been on holiday and last I heard was it would be the 18th of September before I hear anything, if I hear anything.

In the meantime, I have been doing some weekend work at a biomass plant, operating the telehandler with a bucket to feed the station. Its 12 hours a day Saturday and Sunday, but it's not bad money for 2 days work. It isn't permanent, but once I find full time work, I will keep it going for pocket money.

I don't miss Chippenham. It was a shit hole. I miss some of the people I used to work with. Sheppy, Giddy, Mr T and Jim. But the stress of that place was getting me down so I had to move on. I tried explaining my issues with my superiors who dismissed them. I gave up.

I also miss Ben and Mel on Heart Wilts. Still haven't listed to the local one. But used to love tweeting the show in Wilts.

One downside is that the course fishing around here is quite restrictive. There is a fishery up the road called bake Lakes, but fisherys tend to be guaranteed catching. I miss the thrill of walking a canal to find the fish.

Loads of sea fishing though. However, I have only ever caught one fish in all my years sea fishing. I will be hitting the shores more often around here to get some fishing in. I need to do more research on it.

Anyway, bottom line? I love living in Cornwall.

Notice of charges for receipt of political correspondence

As the general election is coming up, I am putting charges onto all political correspondence that I receive at my house. .

The charges for flyers, letters and pamphlets are:
Conservatives: £250 (£99 surcharge if correspondence is from Michelle Donelan)
Labour: £150
Lib Dem: £77.50p
UKIP: £5
Green Party: £750
Co-operative party: £10.56p

All other parties: £49.99p

If you visit my house, you will be charged the following:

Answering the door:
Conservatives: £99.99
All other parties: £49.99

Listening to what you say, charges per minute and part thereof:
Conservatives: £99.99
Green: £499.99
Labour: £24.99
All other parties £49.99

Telling you to fuck off:
Green: £249.99
Conservatives: £99 (If you are Michelle Donelan there is a £50 extra cost towards my pleasure of telling you to fuck off)
All other parties, free

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Facebook Fishkeeping Fanatical fucktards

I noticed out of all the facebook groups and forums I am on, the most vicious are the fishkeepers. I wondered if they realised how silly they sound. So I thought I would change a typical fish forum conversation into one about model trains. . . . . .

OP: “Hello, I was wondering if my 3 plank LMS truck would fit with my rake of 12 GWR 5 plank wagons?”

1: What gauge are you modelling?

2: How big is the running length?

OP: Err, OO Gauge. And about 18 feet.
3: What is the radius if your inner curve?
4: What other rolling stock do you have?
OP: Radius 1 14 inches
1: Lima or Hornby?
2: Or peco?
OP: I have a class 58 with a rake of coal, I have the flying scotsman, I have a BR EMU

4: YOU IDIOT! YOU CAN’T MIX STEAM WITH DIESEL!!!!!
3: The Flying scotsman doesn’t work with a radius 1 curve. You need to have a minimum radius 3
2: What are your track parameters? I think you need to change your track before you do anything else.
OP: I’ve had steam with diesel for years, with no problems.

5: Steam and diesel will fight, and diesel will win. You need a separate layout for the steam.
4: A 40% track change is needed.
2: I change 30% of my track, every week.

4: I do a 50% track change every three days.

6: How high is the layout? Is it near a window?
1: LIMA OR HORNBY!
5: I change 90% of my track every day, and so does my wife!
4: I will take the steam of your hands

OP: Errr. . . . .
7: Does the electric EMU stay in the engine shed a lot?
1: I change 30% of my track every sunday before church.
OP: No, I get it out when the diesel isn’t around.

3: oh dear. You should really re-house the EMU.

OP: But I like the EMU

3. Sorry, it just isn’t compatible with the diesel

4. Or steam.

2: Do you have anything else on the layout?

OP: Well, I have this class 8 shunter

4: SWEET MOTHER OF JESUS. You should be reported to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, you evil person you.

OP: It’s only a shunter. .

4: Only a shunter?!?!?! It should be in the sidings, preparing the rakes for the next engine, not out on the mainline? What are you doing man????
OP: I only came here for advice, I didn’t expect the spanish inquisition. . . .
8: Do a track change. 50% should do it.

Brexit

Yes, Brexit.
That dirty little B word that seems to be the route of sighs, and the bain of the rich everywhere.

There are people in parliment, and the house of lords, that really don't want Brexit because of the economy.

The economy.

Fuck the economy. That is not the reason I, or many others, voted Brexit.

I voted Brexit because I am pissed off to the back teeth of walking around town, and hundreds of people not speaking English.
I am pissed off with how easy the government hands out houses to immigrants, yet it is impossible for anyone to get a mortgage noways.
I am pissed off with people claiming asylum here, getting upwards of £30k in benefits for families that aren't in this country.
I voted Brexit to close our borders.

Fuck the economy.
Infact, if we get rid of all immigrants both legal and illegal that arrived here in the past 5 years, the government would have a surplus of cash because they aren't paying out as much to the fucking immigrants.

I am actually scared of the country's future.
All of these immigrants are allowed to vote. If we don't vote UKip in the next election, then immigrants will outnumber natives by the following one, and we wont have a fucking chance of reclaiming Britain for the British.

Please, just get Brexit underway, so we can be British again.

Close the fucking borders.

Chicken and Egg question.

This popped up in my head, recently. And I am interested in knowing people's opinions.

Do you have to be a bellend to buy and Audi, or does buying an Audi turn you into a belend?

Answers in comments, please. Share and pass it on. This is an important subject that needs many opinions.

Chippenham Pizza Hut

So after an exhausting day involving Christmas shopping, and visiting my ill father in hospital, my partner and I decided that we were not going to cook this evening.

After a purely scientific decision (coin toss) we decided to visit Pizza Hut in Bath road, Chippenham.
We got there and found a half full establishment. After a reasonable wait, we were chaperoned to a table in a very busy corner, where my partner had to move the table to get behind it, and I had to put my chair off to one side so I did not interfere with the customers eating on the table behind me.

After deciding on what we wanted to eat, the waitress came and sat on the table beside us, to take our order. After telling her I wanted a stuffed crust, I was told we are out of stuffed crust. I switched to another crust, and carried on with our order. We also decided on a unlimited drinks, and we were offered the free salad bar.

Upon getting to the bar, we found that there were 10 containers missing, and the remaining containers were either empty or as near as dammit empty. (Apart from sweetcorn, but no one eats that shit anyway).

In disgust, I replaced my bowl and retreated to the drinks machine where I eventually found a clean glass, and put it under the tap. All the flavours were out of stock except the vanilla (Again, who drinks that shit?) So I opted for a straight Pepsi Max. And all I got was fizzy brown water. There was no flavour syrup in it at all.

In disgust, Mrs Clunk went to complain and asked for the manager. The waitress that seated us went to find the manager, then came back asking us what the problem was. She explained briefly, then went off to get the manager who eventually appeared. When we voiced our disgust at the available service, we were met with a blank stare, and a careless attitude, with a pathetic half arsed attempt at an apology that lacked any form of sincerity (I must question if she is human). In disgust, we cancelled our order and went elsewhere.

After previously eating here and being happy with the service, it was somewhat of a shock to find it in such a poorly managed state. the salad bar wasn't 'just' empty, it had been empty for some time. The cordial machine had been empty a while, judging by the amount of half full glasses surrounding it. I don't think myself or Mrs Clunk will be returning anytime soon.

But a big thank you to Lee's Chippy in Redlands who provided us with the service we required.

Bank Street Burger bar. Newquay. (Review)

Bank Street website.

Before I went to Newquay with my partner, I was promised a visit here. "the best burger you will ever have" I was promised.
So on Wednesday, we went in to take advantage of the 2 for £10 offer they had.
Upon entry, I was quite surprised to find all the staff appeared to be under 25. Including what appeared to be the manager. Although I appreciate that young staff is not unusual nowadays, it is still odd when you see no obvious staff over 25.
We were seated at a table, and my partner obviously felt uncomfortable with her seat as for the first time ever, she asked me to have her handbag my side of the table as I was against the wall. Looking around at the other customer, it appeared he had been in all day drinking the bar dry. And there was no distinguishing between the staff and customers. The staff wore black, but it appeared to be whatever they had that was black-ish, rather than a uniform.
We had our order taken, and I took in the bar. I would of spoken to my partner, but the music was so fucking loud, I couldn't hear myself speak, yet alone what my partner was saying across the table from me.
After a half hour wait, someone, (I assume to be staff0, muttered something to my partner which she had to ask him to repeat several times due to the indefatigable booms from whatever dreary track was playing at the time. Apparently what was said was someones order taken after ours was prepared before ours, and as such, the drinks were on the house. 5 minutes later, another pre-pubescent lad, who I assume was the manager due to everyone asking him questions, came over and informed us that due to the cock up and the prolonged wait, that the food would be on the house. 20 seconds later, the food was put in front of us.

Now, I cannot tell a lie, the food was awesome. The burger was obviously fresh, the sauces were gorgeous, the fries were perfect, and the onion rings divine.

After eating, we asked for the bill, and was given the bill with no obvious deductions on it. When we enquired, we were told that the food wasn't prepared out of turn, it was prepared simultaneously. Therefore there will be no deductions. So we paid and left.

Bottom line.
Food was awesome.
Staff lacked structure and communication.
I would recommend the food, but would warn of the service.

Martha's Tea Rooms, Newquay (review)

Martha's Tea Room's, Newquay

Myself and my partner went in here as we were determined to have a cream tea whilst on holiday in Cornwall.
Walked in, and it was busy. 2 tables with one chair each, so we sat at one, and grabbed a chair from the other.
We ordered our cream teas, and did not have to wait long. The tea came first, hot, and with a local blend tea bag in each pot. Ample milk was given. Although there was a lack of sugar on the table, and I resorted to brown sugar for the last cup of tea from the pot (You get three good cups per pot)
The scones arrived, and we again were not disappointed. They were warm, and so very light. They would melt on the tongue. The cream was very nice, and quite a firm consistency. I was scowled at for making the scone the Devon way ( I am from Devon) with the cream first then the jam.
Anyway, these are the best cream teas we have ever had.
The savoury cream tea on the menu caught our eye, so we decided to go back later in the week to try them.
Again, we were not disappointed. The savoury cream tea was cheese scones, with cream cheese and onion chutney. Again, the scones were light, and delicious. Although myself and my partner both agreed that the sweet scones we had on the previous visit was a lot nicer.
We also had some home made cake whilst there. Again, these were gorgeous.

The only negative thing I would say about the place, is the lack of seating space. It is a small place and fills up quickly. If they had more tables, they would do a lot more business.

All in all, I would highly recommend visiting Martha's tea rooms.

Trethiggey Campsite (review)

Trethiggey Website

So for my first holiday in 14 years, I went camping with my lovely partner.
She chose the campsite after having camped there many times before.
I went with an open mind, as it had been many, many years since I last went camping properly.
I was not disappointed.
The staff were very friendly, including the owners cat, Archie. The pitches were well laid out, and spaced nicely each with their own little bit of privacy. Unlike larger campsites, the pitches did not feel 'regimented'. The whole atmosphere felt casual.
The facilities were very good. There was a clubhouse bar/restaurant (which I did not visit to be fair) the shower block I used (there was one each end of the camp) was in good condition, the water temperature was just right, the pressure was good, although they did not stay on quite long enough, and the cubicles were quite small. But then I am a big person, so take that as a personal preference.
Now the missus laughed at me, because I did not get on with the toilet roll dispensers. And judging by the moans, and groans and rapid roll pulling from other cubicals, I was not the only one. I resorted to buying toilet rolls from the local spar.On my last day, I heard moans and grumbles from the adjacent cubical so I rolled a roll under the door and got a relieved 'cheers'. So men, I advise taking a few rolls with you.
Dish washing facilities were excellent. Three outdoor sinks for washing your dishes. Water was hot, and the area was clean. They even supplied a hose for washing our wetsuits.
There was also wildlife a plenty around the camp. You would often have rabbits coming up to the tent door in the evening, and peering in.
The site lacks a proper club house, but this is a good thing. I felt it contributed well to the lack of chavs on the site. There were no annoying families, and the whole park felt relaxed and mellow.

The downsides,

There are a lot of long term residents. The state of their areas do let down the site a little.
Drainage could be improved. Our pitch was boggy from day one.
Caravan storage. Although they placed them at the back of the site, you had to drive through them to get to some pitches. It would of been nice if they were moved further from the entrance still.

Overall I would highly recommend this site for anyone camping in Newquay.

Linde Forklifts.

So where I work, we have a large fleet of around 80 MHE from Jungheinrich. Of which about 50 are Fork lift trucks. The contract is up for renewal soon, and the fleet of FLT's is about 5 years old, with about 16k hours on them.

Linde brought in their demonstrators for us to peruse.

It is safe to say that no one is impressed. Not one person who has tried these trucks likes them.
Yes, they have a very comfortable seat, and the cab suspension is very good. And yes, they are quieter. But all these do not make up for the massive issues this truck has.

They are:

1. The cab is tiny. Not small, but tiny. My left arm touches the door all the time, and when you turn around to look out the rear window there is no where to put your arm. Which leads me to the second major issue:
2. Rear view. A photo may help here:

Yes ladies and gentlemen, your rear view is of the air filter.
30% of my working day is spent going backwards. 30% of my day I will be able to check the air filter. This is a pretty major issue when the bloke at the company I work for specifies low level exhausts to eliminate blind spots. Seriously, how did this get through?
3. Blind spots. They are everywhere. The a pillars, the roof, the stupid bracing at the back, I would estimate there is about 20% less visibility than on the Jungheinrich.

Also the brace across the windscreen obscures the view of stacking a third cage on a stack. Which is a very common thing we do.

4. The steering wheel does not come up high enough and is too upright.

5. There is no where to put your left foot when you have balls as big as mine.

Another point to notice is when I pointed out to the salesman about the rear view, he told me I was turning the wrong way. I was turning over my left shoulder when I should be turning over my right. I pointed out to him that to turn to the right, I would have to rip the control arm out so my legs had somewhere to go.
A very short co-worker of mine also pointed out that when he rotates to the right, he can no longer reach the pedals. Hence he always turns to the left. Infact, we could only find two people that turn to the right when going backwards,


But like most companies that buy stuff, they don't ask the people that use it their opinion, they go with the company that's the cheapest.

But by christ, I hope we don't end up with this crap.

Jeremy Clarkson.

Yes, I dared to mention his name.
I am becoming slightly pissed off with people wanting to ban/punish/kill/boil/barbecue him.
He is only guilty of having an opinion. The one thing the rest of us are to scared to have in case it offends someone. He is the last proper Brit on telly. If the BBC ban him or Top Gear, then it isn't just a loss for entertainment TV, but a loss for what we are. This man should not be removed from TV, he should be made prime minister. His attitude is the attitude we want MP's to have. We want people in the commons to grow bollocks and tell other country's, immigrants, and the bloody do-gooders to fuck off.
Find the petition, sign it.

Must be time to vote. . . . .

So voting must be upon us. I have been getting numerous emails from Cameron and his peers. All claiming that the other parties are suggesting something shit, donate £xxx to help us object to it.
Seriously guys? How stupid are you?
Labour wants me to donate £25 so they can say 'we want to do idea x'
Conservatives want me to donate £25 so they can tell Labour that 'idea x is shit'
The other party that no one can remember the name of (Conservatives Junior?), but have been up the conservatives arses for the past few years want me to donate £25 so they can stand behind the conservatives, looking over Cameron's shoulder, shaking his fist at Labour shouting 'Yeah, or else'
The green party want me to donate £25 so they can hide in the bogs, smoking weed and hugging each other.
And UKip want me to donate £25 so they can stand behind the speaker of the commons, with ripped shirts, bandannas, flicking the bird at everyone screaming 'FUCK YOU ALL!!!!'

And these are the choices we have?
And people wonder why I don't vote.

Vivitar DVR 892HD review.

So I have been after an action/pocket camera for quite some time. Looking around I found the Vivitar DVR 892HD for a reasonable price. It came with an SD card, and software, etc..

After arriving, it wasn't until a few days later I decided to try it out.
It wouldn't work.
It would turn on and nothing would happen. So I was going to send it back.
The next day, I needed an SD card for a quick file transfer, and seeing the camera I decided to take the card out and use it. I put it in my computer, and the computer said it was locked. Took it out and checked it. Slider in unlocked position. Tried again. Card locked.
So wondering if this was the problem with the camera, I put another SD card in it. Lo and behold, it worked.
So I took a couple of films to try it out. Took card out and put it in computer, card locked. Checked tab. It said unlocked. Put it back in computer, and it said it was locked. Put card in camera and camera stopped working.
I tried a third card, with the same results. Worked fine. Went in camera. Recorded. Card in computer. Locked. Back in camera, and camera stopped working.

Now before people suggest my card reader is at fault, I would like to point out several things.
1. The first card went into camera first.
2. Second card was erased by computer before going into camera.
3. Third card came straight from my stack of formatted cards into camera.
4. Since then, I have used the card reader successfully to read and save onto other cards.
5. Tried cards in card reader on another computer.

So I can only surmise that somehow this camera damages cards to incapacitate then to some extent. How? I have no idea.
And to be honest, the Video quality isn't that great either.

One final issue with the camera, when plugging it into the PC, the PC cannot detect it. So you cant just fit a card and leave it in there either.

The camera came with an 8gb card, and also destroyed a 16gig card and a 4gig card.

So if you are coming across this blog wile researching this camera, do not buy it.