Rave Review of Panasonic's new DMR-EX78 DVD

You cannot go wrong with this new Panasonic's DMR-EX78 DVD according to review on whathifi.com.

clipped from whathifi.com EXCLUSIVE REVIEW: Panasonic's new DMR-EX78 DVD and 250GB hard-disk recorder tested Verdict You can get slightly cheaper DVD recorders, and you can get some with even larger hard disks, but this Panasonic offers a near-perfect blend of flexibility and value What with all the fuss surrounding hard-disk PVRs and Blu-ray disc players, a new DVD recorder might not seem the most exciting newcomer of 2008 - but in many ways, Panasonic's DMR-EX78 is actually one of the best buys we've come across so far this year. 1080p video upscaling Once installed – the work of moments – the DMR-EX78's image quality quickly astounds. It's equipped with an HDMI video output, as you'd hope, coupled to 1080p video upscaling if needed, and that, plus its excellent TV tuner, means broadcast pictures are simply terrific. The Panasonic gives you 250GB of inbuilt storage space, enough to offer 55 hours of recording in best-quality XP mode, 110 hours in SP mode, 221 hours in LP mode and 441 hours in EP mode.

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Are You Making the Switch to HD TV?

HD TV is about a 3 times improvement on DVD picture quality!

clipped from www.news.com.au Is it worth switching to HDTV? By Colin Clements TO HD or not to HD. That is the question that’s been facing Australian consumers since the Seven Network stole a march on its competitors by launching Australia’s first high-definition (HD) multi-channel in October last year. But while that may be the case, the majority of Australians won’t experience it, with recent figures suggesting just over 30 per cent of Australian homes have a HDTV set. What you're missing HD works by using more pixels to deliver a higher quality picture than standard-definition (SD) television. It means sharper images, finer details and more colours. But to enjoy the full visual benefits of HD (around three times better picture quality than DVD), you’ll need an LCD or plasma television with a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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Panasonic's Quality No Frills DMR-EX768 Recorder

Great review of Panasonic's DMR-EX768 DVD/HDD Recorder, although lacking the frills of their top end offering this is an excellent easy to use machine. Please click through to read the ful review.

clipped from www.trustedreviews.com Panasonic DMR-EX768 DVD/HDD Recorder The DMR-EX768 is another model from Panasonic's latest line-up of digital recorders, which in our opinion is the company's strongest ever. We recently tested the DMR-EX78 and were hit for six by its combination of convenient features, magnificent picture quality and ease of use, and the DMR-EX768 seemingly offers more of the same but at a lower price. Of greatest interest is the deck's extensive digital TV functionality. The built-in digital tuner offers the full Freeview channel line-up, which can be recorded directly onto the hard-disk or DVD. You can browse the TV schedules up to seven days in advance using the Guide Plus EPG, which lets you set timer recordings at the touch of a button. But the best thing about Panasonic's latest recorders is that they're all Freeview Playback compatible and therefore support series recording and split recording.

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