Panasonic DMR-EX77 - Expert Reviews

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

Review summary: Stuck the VHS in the loft? Need to record something while you're at a barbecue? Panasonic's latest solution is the DMR-EX77, a 160GB hard-disk Freeview PVR with a DVD burner built in. This means you can archive old programmes and keep those classic ...

Pros: Ability to record to both DVD and hard disk ; picture quality

Cons: Menu system ; only one Freeview tuner ; no HDMI cable included

Verdict: A simple but very useful DVD and Freeview PVR that offers great upscaling performance for DVDs and has plenty of space to record TV programmes from Freeview

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: If you don't want to pay for Sky+, Panasonic has a great HDD/DVD recorder for you.

Verdict: With a vast amount of features, extensive editing modes, excellent recording quality and top-notch upscaling, the DMR-EX77 sets a new benchmark for DVD/HDD recorders. It's the kind of flexible, all-encompassing unit that by rights should cost a lot ...