Compare Prices : Panasonic DMR-ES15

Review summary: A great all-round DVD recorder that won't break the bank.

Pros: Records to all DVD formats including the fancy DVD-RAM; Great picture quality

Cons: Slightly tricky menus

Verdict: An excellent DVD recorder at a great price. New DVD+RW compatibility adds gravy.

Review summary: Panasonic is the daddy of DVD recorders and, even at the ultra competitive entry-level, its DMR-ES15 can claim superior specification and performance over any of its rivals.

Pros: Universal compatibility ; DV input for camcorders ; user-friendly functionality ; class leading performance

Cons: Ordinary design ; no RGB Scart input

Review summary: Panasonic's DMR-ES15 is an ideal entry-level recorder for anyone looking to upgrade their old VCR. The absence of a digital tuner will discourage digital TV users--but compatibility, usability, recording and playback performance are otherwise excellent.

Pros: Multiformat compatibility ; DV input ; easy to use, accurate recordings ; impressive DVD playback

Cons: Ordinary design

Verdict: Multiformat compatibility means you can record and playback using practically any disc format, while the informative menu system and intuitive remote make operation simple. High-quality recordings are impressively faithful to the original and the DMR ...

Review summary: Limited specification but affordable, easy-to-use and both the recording and playback performance is impressive.

Pros: Multi-format compatibility, DV input, Easy-to-use, accurate recordings, Impressive DVD playback

Cons: Ordinary design, Analog tuner only, No RGB Scart input

Verdict: Panasonic's DMR-ES15 is an ideal entry-level recorder for anyone looking to upgrade their old VCR. The absence of a digital tuner will discourage digital TV users -- but compatibility, usability, recording and playback performance are otherwise ...