Anybody a suggestions what i should do without the Expresscardslot

[Jawa123]

I want to buy an new Macbook Pro but...

I use Final Cut Pro on an Mac Book Pro 2,5 with a P2 Camera from Panasonic. For the P2 Card Data import i used a Dual Adapter via the Expresscardslot.
This Slot is now gone with the new 15 inch MacBook Pros.
During my work i have to carry camera laptop an everytzhing for fieldediting in a small backpack so please dont suggest the 17 inch Macbook its to big. Also the Panasonic AJ-PCD20 five card reader is no solution its unhandy and with 1800 $ too expensive.

Don't get me wrong i'm not blaming anybody i want to stick to Final Cut Pro MacBook Pro and my P2 Camera.
Does anybody know if there is a affordable solution to the new Macbook Pro/Expresscardslot problem.
I have to upgrade my system but I don't want to switch to HP , Bill Gates and Avid to earn my salary as a freelance video editor and cameraman.
Any suggestions?

Regards

Jan

 

[cube]

Buy the previous generation 15" if that's still an upgrade to you.

If apple does not revert this policy in the future, switch.

 

[failsafe1]

Pro photog

I am pro photographer who was upgrading after WWDC Monday. I dabble in video and decided to get a new old model 2.66 with express card slot at Best Buy Tuesday night with a nice price match deal. It has the better video card, more L2 cache, and the card slot for the same price as the new 2.66 model introduced at WWDC. I wanted the option to add the additional eSata or firewire card via the card slot in case I needed additional DV cam slots for some mutli-camera video work I am doing. You should be able to find these at an Apple store or BB but hurry I got the last one in the BB where I live.