Panasonic has recently introduced the solid-state AG-HPG20 P2 Portable recorder/player with AVC-Intra recording capabilities. Supporting the 10-bit AVC-Intra codec, as well as formats ranging from DVCPRO HD to DV, the P2 Portable will serve as a master quality deck for fast, file-based recording, bridging content to and from older tape based systems and HD-SDI infrastructures. This workflow tool lets users playback and review P2 cards on its 3.5-inch LCD screen, manage clip files and metadata, record content from a wide range of cameras via its HD-SDI input, and backup data onto hard disk drives. Featuring two P2 card slots, the P2 Portable’s solid-state design holds up to the demands of field operation, yet it is small enough (2.5 lbs) for easy transportation. Available in early 2009. Prices TBD. www.panasonic.com