Panasonic DMR-BWT800

32 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (11)
size (4)
reliability (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Panasonic DMR-BWT800. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the image quality. The usability is also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive comments about the reliability and design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Panasonic DMR-BWT800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Panasonic DMR-BWT800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the image quality. The usability also gets good views, whereas some have doubts about the size and reliability. Comments are divided on the design.

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price, reliability, size

73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic DMR-BWT800

Panasonic's latest Blu-ray/HDD recorder combi, packs in twin Freeview HD tuners, Skype and built-in Wi-Fi among its staggering array of features

Amazing range of features ; Superb picture quality from all sources ; Extensive recording and editing functionality

Cluttered EPG and disjointed menus ; Viera Cast content (no BBC iPlayer) ; Expensive

Composite, analogue stereo, optical digital and coaxial digital audio outputs are also provided, alongside an Ethernet port and a second USB port for the Skype communication camera. Usefully the deck is also fitted with two RGB-capable Scart sockets,...

May, 2011

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Panasonic Diga DMR-BWT800 review

A/V racks filled with high-end equipment might look impressive, but they take up a lot of room, tend to be power-hungry and create a surprising amount of heat. If you want to simplify your home cinema setup, Panasonic's DMR-BWT800EB all-in-one system...

Packed with features, but we weren't keen on the user interface and it's expensive

Aug, 2011

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Panasonic DMR-BWT800 review

Packed with features, but we weren't keen on the user interface and it's expensive

Unlike Samsung’s D8500M (see What's New, Shopper 282), the BWT800 has two separate TV tuners, so you can record two programs at once or record one while time-shifting live TV on the other. There’s a slight delay when activating time shift, but...

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Panasonic DMR-BWT800

The Panasonic DMR-BWT800 is the most feature rich set-top box we have ever come across. It has twin Freeview HD tuners, a 500GB hard drive capable of recording up to 300 hours of content, connections for every major cable, including HDMI, optical and...

We love the Panasonic DMR-BWT800, but feel it has come out too soon and at a price that is prohibitively high, however, if you are looking for a future proof device and have throwaway cash, this is the best of the best in PVRs. Panasonic DMR-BWT800 is...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (smarthouse.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-BWT800

The Panasonic DMR-BWT800 has been billed as the ultimate video recorder, with a Freeview receiver, PVR, 3D-ready Blu-ray player, network streamer, digital media library and videophone all wrapped up in a single box. But is it worth the price?

Amazing range of features; Superb picture quality from all sources; Extensive recording and editing functionality

Cluttered EPG and disjointed menus; Viera Cast content; Expensive

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Jez Ford (avhub.com.au)