Panasonic DMR-EZ27 DVD Recorder

Review: Whilst it is difficult for me to judge this product based on its competitors, especially since technology is sure to have advanced since I purchased this, and there are more expensive (thus, better quality) models of DVD recorders on the market, if...

Pros: Good picture quality, even when playing back recorded HD (but it's not "true" HD quality)

Cons: Noisy drive

The Bottom Line: Bottom line, this is a good choice for anyone who needs a basic DVD recorder that can record digital channels but doesn't need HD quality.

Review: I replaced my older Panasonic DVD recorder with this model, because I wanted to be able to record HD and digital channels that are available on my basic digital cable, and watch them on my HDTV.

It does what I wanted - it can tune in and...

Pros: Good recording quality

Cons: Flaky firmware, not intuitive

Review: When it works, it works well. However it frequently freezes up on manual recording and DVD finalizing. Makes lots of coasters

Pros: Worked great for first 12 months in all respects.

Cons: After 12 months, its dead; NO sound quality or picture quality at ALL.

The Bottom Line: Avoid Panasonic brand name for DVD recorders, until they prove themselves again by making ones lasting more than 12 months.

Review: QUIT WORKING ENTIRELY after 1 year 2 months.

It worked GREAT for the first 1 year and 1 month. It only got mild use, maybe once a week; it sat in the same place, never moved, no exposure to sunlight or heat sources or magnetic sources, and...

Pros: Excellent recording quality, easy to use, fast, versatile playback, digital tuner and HDMI included

Cons: Could be cheaper

The Bottom Line: The DMR-EZ27 is an excellent DVD recorder. Its low price, excellent performance, features, format versatility and connectivity make it a great...

Review: Electronic devices are constantly getting cheaper and have more features. DVD recorders are no exception from this trend. The Panasonic DMR-EZ27 costs less than $215, which, adjusted for inflation, is less than what I paid for my first...

Pros: Recording programs with an ATSC tuner. Supports - and R/RW DL capablity

Cons: Price, Poor Quality on DVD Recordings from over the air. Menus confusing, funky disk drawer

The Bottom Line: If picture quality is a concern, then avoid the Panasonic.

Review: I receive all my HDTV broadcasts from over the air and needed a decent recorder to record my favorite HD programming in 480 horizontal resolutions. VHS was not cutting it for me.

What drew me towards the Panasonic DMR-EZ27K was the...

Pros: What good is 1080p up convert when the HDMI cable won't interface with the TV?

Cons: I wish I could say something good about this unit.

Review: Bought this to go with my new 1080p flat-panel. HDMI connection only successful on about 5% of my DVDs - must use S-video on all others. Cannot access any of my DVDs menus with this unit. I'm quite upset and I haven't even tried to record anything...

Pros: Reliable recording

Cons: Not totally intuitive

The Bottom Line: Recommended entry-level recorder for tech-savvy consumer. Not the best!

Review: First of all, the reason I bought this product was to off-load "tivoed" recordings from my DVR's hard drive. If my cable company had offered something with both a DVR and DVD recorder to rent, then that's what I would have gone with. Since I have to...

Pros: Cheap at auction. Free Digital TV programming with 5.1 surround. Records like a VCR.

Cons: Confusing navigation. Tuner glitches when channel surfing. No 5.1 recording.

The Bottom Line: If you can get a bargain, it's a good DTV tuner and DVD recorder, but you will have to deal with frustrating navigation. It was cheap. It works.

Review: I picked up this DVD burner in an auction for $75. At that price it's a fantastic deal. =)

What drew me in was the ATSC tuner. I have no cable or satellite so I've been picking up my TV over the air for a while now. I've gotten used to a...

Pros: Panasonic customer support is friendly and sent me a software upgrade CD at no charge.

Cons: Recorder is to tempermental to be useful.

Review: I bought this unit just to record DVD's from my old VHS tape library. It has a digital tuner which is of no use to me as I have satellite service. The memory card slots and other functions are of no use to me. I have found it is not intuitive to...