Panasonic DMR-EX77 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Simple and easy-to-use recording, great inbuilt editing tool

Cons: Some noise and chromatic aberrations when upscaling DVDs, lacks a HD tuner despite HD upscaling

Verdict: The DMR-EX77 seems to be having a hard time deciding what kind of device it wants to be. Although it upscales DVDs to high definition, it can't decode high-definition TV. Apart from this little contradiction however, it's generally a functional and easy-t

Review summary: The EX77 shares the same plain black styling and impeccable build quality of the EX87

Pros: Recording and playback quality; Exhaustive list of features

Cons: No WMA, DVD-A or series recording feature

Verdict: When shopping, bear in mind though, that Sony's RDR-HXD870 costs the same, but also includes USB and Series Recording

Review summary: We previously reviewed the DMR-EX87, an HDD/DVD recorder with a mighty 250GB capacity. Clearly, not everyone needs such a large hard disk, and its for these users that Panasonic has come up with this 160GB version, which costs a good £150 less

Pros: Recording and playback quality, Exhaustive list of features

Cons: No WMA, DVD-A or series recording feature

Verdict: Another fantastic digital deck from Panasonic, but Sony's similarly

Review summary: Panasonic aims to maintain its impeccable digital recorder track record with the DMR-EX77, one of the first DVD/HDD decks to offer 1080p upscaling. It's equipped with everything you could possibly want from a combi recorder

Pros: Generous features list, Good value for money, Good upscaled picture

Cons: No WMA or DiVX compatibility

Verdict: A 1080p-upscaling deck that sets a new standard for digital recorders