Replying to Panasonic HDC-700 Thoughts?

I'm looking to expand my video production capabilities by upgrading to a better camera (the one I have now is a Kodak Zx1, not exactly a beastly production machine.) I've done my research and concluded that the Panasonic HDC-TM700k is excellent for what I will be using it for (documentary production/skiing/DH longboarding filming.)

Why this model:
-1080 60fps *progressive* (I understand the downfalls of such a massive deluge of data in this format and will shoot mostly in 24p)
-3CMOS
-Leica Dicomar
-a zoom lens (standard, but I sadly do not have one now)
-decent low-light
-fantastic OIS
-flash/built-in memory (HDDs need to go away, moving parts break)
-as close to pro quality video as a non-pro camcorder can get

Question is, does anyone have experience with this model & can you offer insights if so? Also recommend places one might find a deal on it, I am aware that Amazon has several open-box for around 675 but I'm trying to get it lower than that.