Panasonic DMR-EZ47 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Panasonic is a VHS/DVD recorder that can upscale everything to HD quality

Pros: Superb connectivity; Built-in Freeview tuner; Accepts almost all formats of DVDR

Cons: No analogue TV tuner; No HDD; Some picture quality issues

Verdict: Using HDMI, pictures from the DVD player are spot-on: sharp, crisp and suffering from none of the video nasties sometimes associated with upscaling. Even if it doesn't quite live up to its billing, the Panasonic DMR-EZ47 remains a great-value DVD recorder

Review summary: Despite the lack of a hard disk, the deck is still packed with features

Pros: Picture quality; Simple operating system; Versatile features

Cons: No SD card slot; No USB; Lacks DiVX or WMA playback

Verdict: If you've got hordes of tapes that need digitising, then this is possibly the best machine for the job, given its superb VHS and DVD picture prowess. You could argue that it's pricey for a recorder with no hard disk, and you could buy a budget DVD recorde

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: If you're still clinging on to your VHS cassettes then Panasonic's DMR-EZ47V could be the perfect all-in-one solution.

Verdict: The DMR-EZ47V is a superb solution for those still clinging on to their cassettes. Picture quality is superb - even in the low-bitrate modes - but above all its wonderful operating system makes it one of the most user-friendly recorders we've tested. Our

Pros: Great recording functionality, support for DVD-RAM, DVD upscaling

Cons: VHS becoming increasingly rare, no high-definition digital reception

Verdict: Although the DMR-EZ47V is a great option for anyone looking for a DVD/VCR combo, the gradual disappearance of VHS tapes means that this product is really only suitable for those who already have large collections.