Panasonic DMR-E30S

128 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (89)
price (35)
design (22)
image quality (22)
size (10)

Negative
reliability (9)
finish (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 reviews of Panasonic DMR-E30S. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.8/5 for other DVD Players for all reviews. Opinions about the size and design are overall positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the finish and reliability. Reviews are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other DVD Players the Panasonic DMR-E30S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic DMR-E30S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Panasonic DMR-E30S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other DVD Players on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability. The usability is also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic DMR-E30S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 user reviews of Panasonic DMR-E30S from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.6/5 for other DVD Players on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and design are overall positive. The image quality and usability also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the finish and reliability. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Panasonic DMR-E50 review: Panasonic DMR-E50

Relatively inexpensive; excellent recording quality in XP and SP modes; simultaneous recording and playback with DVD-RAM; MP3 CD playback.

No IR blaster for cable or satellite control; soft recording quality in EP mode; no FireWire input.

The least-expensive DVD recorder on the market lacks some key add-ons, but it performs its basic tasks well.

Aug, 2003

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Expert review by : Bill Howard (pcmag.com)

Panasonic DMR-E30, DMR-HS2

The progressive-scan Panasonic DMR-E30 is a DVD player that also records to rewritable DVD-RAM discs ($8 each) or write-once DVD-Rs ($5 each).

Mar, 2003

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Panasonic DMR-E30 review: Panasonic DMR-E30

Panasonic DMR-E30

Variable recording time; improved MPEG noise reduction; progressive-scan output; lower price.

Lackluster remote; no thumbnail menus; lacks FireWire connectivity.

Much improved and a little less costly than its predecessor, the DMR-E30S may not be a total bargain, but it has a lot to recommend it.

Oct, 2002

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-E30 review: Panasonic DMR-E30

Panasonic DMR-E30

Variable recording time; improved MPEG noise reduction; progressive-scan output; lower price.

Lackluster remote; no thumbnail menus; lacks FireWire connectivity.

Much improved and a little less costly than its predecessor, the DMR-E30S may not be a total bargain, but it has a lot to recommend it.

Oct, 2002

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Disappointed with DVD-R Features

My wife purchased at Circuit City based on the strength of the features explained to her (ease of creating chapters, markers, dividing chapters, ...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Richard Elen (avrev.com)

Panasonic DMR-E30 DVD Video Recorder

Introduction The arrival of affordable DVD recorders - and certainly their acceptance - has been delayed by that good old audio industry phenomenon, a format war. There are no less than four different recordable DVD formats, with apparently very little...

Jan, 2001

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Still the best for ease of use, versatility and reliability

As a VCR replacement and for transferring all your old tapes to DVD, this Panasonic DMR-E30EBS DVD recorder is still a benchmark m...

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Best dvd recorder on the market

Panasonic DMR-E30EBS DVD recorder - This piece of kit is awesome. If I had the extra money I would have bought the hs2 with the bu...

Feb, 2003

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

better than expected by a long shot

I have had mine for a matter o...

Dec, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Only Broken Twice

Others have discussed the condescending software that comes with this unit. I'll address the integrity of the thing. I got the DVR on 3/03. It has been in for warranty repairs twice since then. In 7/03 it just refused to burn anymore and wouldn't ...

Recorded material plays on other playersAccepts cheap media

Stupid remote, softwareBREAKS!No support from Panasonic

Jan, 2004

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