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Re: Considerations and Consequences of P2 technology

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Re: Considerations and Consequences of P2 technology
by Ron Lindeboom on Mar 28, 2005 at 4:59:20 pm

[Luis Caffesse] "A 4gb P2 card DOES NOT COST $4,000. I've seen this number thrown around quite a bit. This was the roughly the cost of P2 memory when it was first introduced. The current price of a 4GB P2 card is about $1700, and the 2GB P2 card is now under $1000. Prices are expected to drop again soon (possibly in conjunction with the announcement of the new camera at NAB)."

Yes. Luis, I have read the same posts and wonder "Whose 'marketing marijuana' are these guys smoking?" Obviously, they have a hidden agenda in choosing to be so blatantly blind on issues like these while they (he) remain so pointedly specific on the most minute of details in other areas -- makes me as suspicious and cautious as a mouse at a cat convention.

Another KEY POINT that is missed (I think intentionally in this case) is that Panasonic has not kept DVCPro a "Panasonic Only" party when it comes to making the tape used there. I highly doubt that they'll "lock out" other manufacturers from making memory cards for P2.

Oddly, one of the most vociferous antagonists towards the Panasonic P2 is also one of the most rabid proponents of the 1CCD JVC first-generation HDV camcorders. He can forgive almost any and all shortcomings and blemishes on these cameras but cannot for the life of him, find anything good to say about P2. I must again remain as skeptical and cautious as the proverbial mouse at a cat convention.

But hey, that's just me.

Your mileage may vary...

Ron Lindeboom
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