Panasonic DMR-EZ27 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Although Panasonic's DMR-EZ27 can claim 1080p upscaling, it's different from its rivals as it's also a DVD recorder. That's one more massive feature for your money than the Yamaha or the Marantz, but does its picture performance compete with the ...

Pros: DVD recording ; upscales TV broadcasts ; easy to use ; densely defined images

Cons: Some picture noise and stuttered movement

Review summary: If you're in the market for a dedicated DVD recorder, the Panasonic DMR-EZ27EB might well have your name on it -- as well as looking half decent, it has a built-in Freeview receiver, so you can burn even more telly to DVD

Pros: Styling ; quality of recordings ; HDMI connection

Cons: Layout of front panel controls ; lack of hard drive ; difficult menu system

Verdict: If you want to record TV shows to DVD, Panasonic's DMR-EZ27EB is ideal for your needs -- it looks good and recordings are of a decent quality. If you're looking to upscale DVDs, however, you might want to look at some other offerings, and possibly ...