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Review summary for the Panasonic DMR-EX85

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews from magazines and websites. People appreciate the image quality.

Experts rate this product 90/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the category Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Panasonic DMR-EX85 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

August, 2010

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Panasonic DMR-EX85: huge 250GB hard drive

By Richard Arrowsmith (cnet.co.uk)Read the full review

250GB storage space ; universal disc compatibility ; upscaling video ; user-friendly functionality ; excellent recording and playback performance

Comparatively pricey ; poor analogue tuner

Panasonic's DMR-EX85 is crammed with more recording and playback features than you can imagine, including an enormous 250GB hard drive, universal disc compatibility and integrated video scaling. The impressive on-paper specification is supported by ...

This is Panasonic's most comprehensively equipped digital recorder...

November, 2006

 

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Panasonic DVD Recorder-DMR-EX85

By (techradar.com)Read the full review

You get a massive 250GB hard drive, which can store 443 hours of programming

Good picture ; Impressive sound ; Editing options

No Pay TV option ; A touch pricey

Playback is similarly excellent, and upscaling adds a slight improvement, with a tad more film-like quality to the image - but nothing like true HD

You can record on to any DVD - including dual-layered DVD-R and DVD-R discs...

November, 2007

 

User Reviews (88)

Panasonic DMR-EX85

By Anonymous (reevoo.com)Read the full review

Excellent all rounder

April, 2007

 

Panasonic DMR-EX85

By Anonymous (reevoo.com)Read the full review

Sleek look. Easy to use programming and hard drive interface. Good HD and DVD editing functions. No need to turn machine off, and can access HD when timer recording is on (major quibble with other machines I've had)

No eject button for DVD on remote control (have to do this on machine itself). Pressing record button repeatedly to increase recording time doesn't work on remote (can do this on the machine itself). Not compatible with divx.

April, 2007

 

Panasonic DMR-EX85

By Alan (reevoo.com)Read the full review

Easy to operate, easy to setup, does what it says it will do. Loads of disk space and records beautiful clear pictures. Would thoroughly recommend this HDR.

A bit pricey but you pay for the best.

April, 2007

 

Manufacturer's Description

If future proofing is important in selecting your DVD recorder, the new Hard Drive model DMREX85 from Panasonic will offer just that. Besides combining both DVD Recorder and high capacity Hard Drive recording in one unit, equipped with an integrated digital terrestrial tuner ready for the start of the analogue switch off, now just a couple of years away.It also boasts an HDMI terminal and the technology to upscale standard definition material to high definition quality. Perfect partners for...

Panasonic DMR-EX85

Panasonic DMR-EX85

Manufacturer's Description

If future proofing is important in selecting your DVD recorder, the new Hard Drive model DMREX85 from Panasonic will offer just that. Besides combining both DVD Recorder and high capacity Hard Drive recording in one unit, equipped with an integrated digital terrestrial tuner ready for the start of the analogue switch off, now just a couple of years away.It also boasts an HDMI terminal and the technology to upscale standard definition material to high definition quality. Perfect partners for the latest HD panels.The DMREX85 has a 250GB drive and is capable of recording a massive 443 hours of footage and its not just TV content that you are able to store. DMREX85 models have an SD card slot and JPEG digital photos can also be transferred to the hard drive for convenient storage and luxuriant playback!An integrated Freeview recorder is an increasingly popular choice for those wanting to upgrade to digital, and benefit from up to an additional 40 TV and 24 radio channels with no subscription charge. The DIGA DMEX85 also has an analogue tuner, rising to the challenges of accommodating both consumers who have adequate Digital Broadcast reception and those who are yet to enjoy strong enough reception.By connecting an HDMI cable to your HD ready TV, you can enjoy your DVDs in beautiful high quality pictures on par with that of High Definition images. You can also convert other non-HD signals, such as JPEGs from your SD card, to HD level for playback with improved picture quality.The DMREX85 offers recording onto and playback from all DVD disk types, i.e. DVD-RAM, -R/-RW, +R/+RW, including the new dual layer and 16 x speed -R disks, allowing total freedom of choice and potential to share cherished recordings. In addition to the expected playback of music CDs, the DMREX85 will now playback MP3 and JPEG from both CD-R/RW and DVD-R, an additional bonus for those archiving digital photos on their PC.

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