I've used DV tapes ranging from drugstore cheapies (in emergencies) up to $25+ "master quality" tapes that are supposedly better for HDV than so-called "standard" DV tapes. But these Panasonic tapes perform just as well as higher-priced tapes, so why should I buy anything more expensive? :)
I've been using this tape for years. Seems great for the price. Never a dropout. The little plastic cases are so nice, stay shut, and are square for easy stacking.