Compare Prices : Panasonic DMR EX78

Review summary: Minor complaints aside, the EX78 has to be one of the better mid-range DVD/HDD recorders of the current crop

Pros: Excellent performance and spread of features ;

Cons: Lack of analogue TV tuner or additional digital tuner may bother some ;

Verdict: Dual-layer recording is also supported, but not directly - you have to record first to the HDD, and then dub. All but the lowest-quality modes record at DVD's full 720 x 576 resolution, for optimal capture of detail

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Panasonic knows a thing or two about digital recorders and the DMR-EX78 is a perfect example of this.

Verdict: As you might have guessed, we quite like the DMR-EX78. It offers a comprehensive feature list, top-class pictures and a user interface that gives its rivals a masterclass in how to make a technically complex machine feel like something you'd find in ...

Review summary: 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

Pros: Brilliant blend of performance, flexibility and usability ; terrific value ;

Cons: Nothing at all ;