Features:

• P2 card is reusable and connects instantly with laptops and major non-linear editing systems
• PCMCIA compatible plug-in card based on ultra-reliable, solid-state memory
• Integrates four high-performance SD cards like those used in digital still cameras
• Packaged in a rugged, die-cast frame that weighs only 0.099 lbs
• Four times the capacity and four times the transfer speed of a single SD card

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The 16 GB P2 solid state memory card offers recording capacity comparable to and often greater than tape and disc-based media, but with no-moving-parts reliability and the benefits of an IT file-based workflow. Panasonic's P2 card is a PCMCIA compatible plug-in card based on ultra-reliable, solid-state memory, integrating four high-performance SD cards like those now used in digital still cameras, and packaged in a rugged, die-cast frame that weighs only 0.099 lbs (45 grams). This convenient card has four times the capacity and four times the transfer speed of a single SD card. The P2 card is reusable and connects instantly with laptops and major non-linear editing systems to eliminate the time-consuming task of digitizing. The re-usable P2 card is resistant to impact, vibration, shock, dust and environmental extremes including temperature changes.

Rating : - Panasonic are missing out.
This is a great product and a great Idea. I always hated tapes and their long capture process.

Yet this product is way too expensive. I'm sure this thing doesn't cost more than 50$ to make. It's a freaking PC Card. If they cut the price in half it would be reasonable. If Panasonic want to come out a cool company with the best prosumer camera on the market they should make its accessories nicely priced.

Aside from that, yeah we get rid of tapes, but you still have to buy tons of DVDs to burn all the footage and make an archive. At some point with no tapes as backup, your place on the hard drive is going to end.

All and all I like it. But I think 500-600 is a more reasonable price.