I've just updated my video kit and took the plunge and bought Oregon Scientifics ATC5k, I did this because alot of people i know and trust have got previous model Scientifics and they seemed the most robust,  Essentially the series 5 is very similar with a couple of added new features, The viewing screen is a major bonus so you can check the angles and set up of your recordings, The expansion to 16GB is also very good especially if your going to go on a trip, and the new remote control feature sounded good.

 Having tested it this week i am delighted and would recommend this to anyone, i have rated the key areas below hope its of interest

The Chicago and Illinois Tourist office has launched a nationwide competition in search of the first ever Illinois Route 66 Ambassador. Having recently conducted a survey into the holiday habits of British tourists, research found that 86% sought more unique, experience-driven holidays that go beyond beach style vacations. Long-haul treks such as the Great Wall of China, thrill-seeking adventures like the climb to Everest Base Camp and iconic road trips such as Route 66, were top of the list.

To support this new insight, the Chicago and Illinois Tourist Office are recruiting the first ever Route 66 Ambassador from the UK. They will travel along legendary Route 66, experiencing everything it has to offer and then present their findings and recommendations to the British public via an online blog, consisting of photos and video snippets, housed on the www.gochicago.com website. This will let people see firsthand what’s on offer in a fun and engaging way, as well as the chance to learn everything they need to know about the route from a UK perspective.

In the process of writing up a test report on the Tiger 955i I think back to my first ride and in particular the strange case of the disappearing cockpit screens. Let me explain; the bike was advertised for sale by a guy up in Darlington, so, having pre-vetted the details over the phone and web I took the train up north expecting to complete the purchase and ride back down to Stratford upon Avon. About 250 miles in all.

Business completed, by 7pm I was on the M69 between Leicester and Coventry, within touching distance of the Triumph factory at Hinckley when the strangest thing happened. The day was drawing to a close, entering the murky period known as twilight, when I glanced down at the speedo and rev counter, rubbed my glove across my visor, and took a double take. All the marking indicators had disappeared, both the speedo and rev counter panels were glowing circles and it was impossible to read what speed I was travelling at or what my revs were. Spooky.

This past weekend I took a ride out in search of some heavy duty porn, not the traditional sweat and grunt stuff you understand, but the latest motorcycle porn which comes in the form of the sensual Multistrada 1200.

Following a press launch in the Canary Island of Lanzagrotti the new Ducati has been universally acclaimed by the worlds biking press, in fact, other than a few complaints about the positioning of the centre stand I've struggled to find a word written in anything other than the sort of literary praise that's usually reserved for a complimentary bar at a free all you can ogle strip show.

The £14,000 asking price has hardly been mentioned, though there's surely a danger of an inflationary effect on the motorcycle world in general with other manufacturers upping their price to compliment the Multistrada – the new Yamaha Tenere 1200 looks a prime example. Unlike other expensive Ducati's this is not an elite sports bike aimed at buyers with more cash than a love of biking, this is a motorcycle aimed four square at the mainstream with advanced features which will become standard on all bikes over the next few years or so.