Snoogsdad, Im just wondering if you are planning to try another Cuddeback? I have very good luck with mine, I hate to hear you had a bad one, but are you sure it wasnt just a fluke, I mean, anyting you buy, there is a chance of getting a bad one. I read your camera reviews, and they are very accurate, but I think you should give the Cuddeback another shot, Yes you have to buy the card, and a reader, or something to view your pics, but I think they are the best for the money. I realize that the more pricey cams in the 500 dollar range take better pics, but I think it is the best there is for the 300 dollar range.