Panasonic (DMR-EZ27K) DVD Recorder

Panasonic DMR-EZ27 DVD Recorder with HDMI and Digital/Analog Tuner Records HDTV Programming

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Pros: Excellent recording quality, easy to use, fast, versatile playback, digital tuner and HDMI included

Cons: Could be cheaper

Bottom Line:
The DMR-EZ27 is an excellent DVD recorder. Its low price, excellent performance, features, format versatility and connectivity make it a great... Read More

Not disappointed... but

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Pros: Reliable recording

Cons: Not totally intuitive

Bottom Line:
Recommended entry-level recorder for tech-savvy consumer. Not the best! Read More

Does the job, could use a few improvements

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Pros: Good picture quality, even when playing back recorded HD (but it's not "true" HD quality)

Cons: Noisy drive

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Bottom line, this is a good choice for anyone who needs a basic DVD recorder that can record digital channels but doesn't need HD quality. Read More

DMREZ27 could be better

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Pros: Cheap at auction. Free Digital TV programming with 5.1 surround. Records like a VCR.

Cons: Confusing navigation. Tuner glitches when channel surfing. No 5.1 recording.

Bottom Line:
If you can get a bargain, it's a good DTV tuner and DVD recorder, but you will have to deal with frustrating navigation. It was cheap. It works. Read More

DVD recorder with ATSC Tuner

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Pros: Recording programs with an ATSC tuner. Supports - and R/RW DL capablity

Cons: Price, Poor Quality on DVD Recordings from over the air. Menus confusing, funky disk drawer

Bottom Line:
If picture quality is a concern, then avoid the Panasonic. Read More

Baloney

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Pros: What good is 1080p up convert when the HDMI cable won't interface with the TV?

Cons: I wish I could say something good about this unit.