Panasonic DMR-XW450

4 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of Panasonic DMR-XW450. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.8/5 for other DVD Players for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other DVD Players the Panasonic DMR-XW450 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : David Ramli (goodgearguide.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-XW450 DVD recorder

The Panasonic DMR-XW450 DVD/hard disk recorder has YouTube connectivity and a 500GB hard drive.

YouTube and Google Picasa connectivity, 500GB hard drive, good DVD upscaler, HDMI 1.3

Expensive, remote control is not suited to playing DVDs, limited movie playback from SD cards, cannot transfer movies from hard drive to SD or USB

The Panasonic DMR-XW450 is a very good DVD recorder with a 500GB hard drive as well as YouTube and Google Picasa connectivity, but it's slightly overpriced. Despite a wide array of ports, recorded TV content cannot be transferred to USB sticks or SD...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-XW450

Panasonic's upmarket DVD recorder has oodles of functionality, but it's hidden behind a somewhat obtuse remote control.

YouTube viewing ; Easy to back-up recordings ; DivX/Xvid compatibility ; HDMI ; Good upscaling ; Twin HD tuners ; Free EPG

Can't multifunction tasks ; Somewhat expensive ; No live rewind ; Complicated remote hides some features

The DMR-XW450 is a highly capable PVR, but at the same time Panasonic isn't exactly shy about charging a fair bit for it. This, combined with its innate complexity, makes it a tough recommendation to those who want a simple AV life. There is a lot on...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-XW450

I love this PVR. I had a Pioneer before this one and thought nothing would ever come close, but I was pleasantly surprised with the Panasonic. Yes, it is expensive, but if you are a TV fanatic like me, once you buy one, you will wonder how you ever...

Twin HD tuners, easy EPG & timer record (names programs for you)

Can't record direct to DVD, only copies from HDD

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-XW450

Well I have to say when I first was looking into this system (DMR-XW450) I was a little hesitant with all the mixed reviews around, Well I am in the second week with it now, and I have to say I am VERY IMPRESSED like any new toy there is a learning...

Drive Size, EPG, Connections, Lots of features

DVD recording

Aug, 2009

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