Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22736 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: DMR-EZ27EB-K
• Released on: 2007-05-07

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Review
A stunning unit at the price, the DMR-EZ27 delivers amazing recordings, and its playback performance is admirable.

Customer Reviews

Excellent
I've had the Panasonic EZ27 for a week now and i'm well pleased with it. Definitely worth having the HDMI output option as it really does give a great picture when you connect it to a HD tv using a HDMI cable. Found it easy enough to use, mainly cos recording a programme is just a matter of finding it in the EPG (tv guide) and pressing 'ok'. would definitely recommend getting some DVD-RAM discs as they are faster to read and more versatile (you can delete parts of a recording, eg. adverts and you can watch a recording from a disc at the same time as recording something else). the freeview tuner responds quickly though the EPG can look a bit unattractive with its blocks of primary colours. overall, so far so good.

Value for money
Have had the unit for two weeks and generally very pleased with it. Installation and operation of the main functions is very straight forward and the remote also operates most functions of my existing Panasonic TV. This is my first experience of Freeview and the picture is excellent. Quality of recordings is also excellent and the 'play whilst still recording' function of the DVD RAM discs is a great feature. My unit is a silent as they come; there is some low noise for a minute when first switched on and then silence. EPG is easy to use and record from, although if the programme is delayed or early you can miss bits. Best to use the EPG then manually add a few minutes. Have not yet used the HD upscaling as my TV is not HD. I know I will need a set top box when the analogue signal is turned off due to the single digital tuner but for now I can record digital and watch analogue and vice-versa.
I would happly recommend this unit.

Great product
This is a great DVD recorder and very good value for money. It's been very simple to use and after months of constant use, I have no complaints.

The built in freeview gives both higher quality and a more consistent signal than my previous stand alone box and the menu is intuitive and easy to use, expecially for recording.

Recording is as easy as a single button press once you've chosen the show you want. The recorder reads all kinds of discs and prompts you to format them when they require it. You can even create menus for your recordings through the recorder.

Overall, I've been highly impressed with both the performance and ease of use, and I would recommend this as by far the best product in it's price range.