Panasonic DMR-BWT700

29 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the image quality. There are some critical reviews about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Panasonic DMR-BWT700 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: (homecinemachoice.com)

HARDWARE REVIEW; Panasonic DMR-BWT700

The UK's first 3D Blu-ray/HDD PVR has arrived. Adrian Justins tries to remember what it's like to record programmes and actually keep them

Versatile Freeview PVR; 3D BD playback

Unimpressive with multimedia; dated-looking menus; complex operating system

AV is a niche market, and this machine is very niche indeed. I suspect camcorder enthusiasts, who want one box that can perform every home entertainment trick in the book (popcorn making aside) will find the BWT700 suits their needs. But as we move...

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: Jamie Carter (techradar.com)

Panasonic DMR-BWT700 review

This PVR demands some patience, but entices with Freeview HD, 3D, Blu-ray archiving, Skype and streaming

Sarkling images from all sources ; All-in-one aeal ; Extensive archiving otions

Freeview HD EPG ; 320GB HDD too small ; Fragmented user interface ; No iPhone a

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Jason Denwood (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic DMR-BWT700 review

Panasonic's latest brainy box has so many functions we're not quite sure what to call it. Back in the 1980s my Dad refused to buy a new TV, a VHS recorder, computer or any games systems, believing that there would soon be one device for the lounge that...

HD pics, archiving functions, 3D Blu-ray

No Wi-Fi, complicated, lacks BBC iPlayer, small HDD

Adept with all dimensions of Blu-ray and Freeview HD, and exceptionally kind to DVD, the BWT700 is a superb chunk of home cinema heaven, but its occasionally clumsy and complex user interface mars its extensive archiving and storage skills

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic DMR-BWT700

Panasonic's Freeview HD-equipped Blu-ray/HDD recorder can't quite recreate the magic of its bigger brothers but still proves its worth as a top-drawer entertainment hub.

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

Cluttered EPG ; Disjointed menus ; Viera Cast content

With a more miserly hard-disk capacity, optional Wi-Fi and a single HDMI output, the DMR-BWT700 doesn’t have quite the same formidable feature set its bigger brother, but at around half the price it’s not an unreasonable trade-off. It’s not the most...

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: Steve May (cnet.co.uk)

Panasonic DMR-BWT700 review

The Panasonic DMR-BWT700 is the most sophisticated Blu-ray recorder we've seen so far, combining fine 2D and 3D Blu-ray performance with versatile recording options. It's not particularly intuitive, though.

Fine Blu-ray playback ; Supports 1080p 3D ; Viera Cast online portal includes Skype

Complicated to use ; Limited file support when streaming from a network-attached storage drive ; 320GB hard drive is slightly stingy

The Panasonic DMR-BWT700 overflows with functionality. But this sophistication is paired with a displeasing level of complexity. You will definitely have to refer to the manual.

May, 2011

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

Panasonic DMR-BWT700

Panasonic is the only company with Blu-ray recorders on the market, making it the go-to brand for people who want to record HD TV content onto high-capacity Blu-ray platters. But, does the DMR-BWT700's 3D recording capability make it a good investment...

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

Cluttered EPG; Disjointed menus; Viera Cast content

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (reghardware.co.uk)

Panasonic DMR-BWT700 HDD and Blu-ray recorder combo

Review Panasonic has a reputation for building digital TV recorders that have impressive features, but are about as user friendly as an angry dominatrix. Maintaining at least one tradition here, the DMR-BWT700 certainly doesn't skimp on the feature...

Indeed, it’s a shame Panasonic hasn’t made made any significant changes to the user experience, including those godforsaken EPG ads. Given what you get on the company's tellies the internet services and digital media streaming support should be better...

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic DMR-BWT700

alaTest has collected and analysed 1 user review of the Panasonic DMR-BWT700 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk.

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

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: JT (pixmania.co.uk)

Panasonic DMR-BWT700EB 3D Blu-ray Player

Fully featured does most everything you could ask of a BluRay 3D DDV,, PVR recorder, the interface can be a little difficult working out what does what, but you soon start to find your way around.

Excellent picture quality in 2d and 3d, full of features

Internet apps - why only BBCi player, lets have ITV, Chan 4, 5 etc

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Mr. A. J. Bartram (amazon.co.uk)

Panasonic Blu Ray recorder

A very good product. Editing facility is much more accurate than on earlier recorders. The only criticism is that the DVD tray has to be operated manually.

Mar, 2012

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Product Specifications

Configuration

BD Live:No / Yes

DLNA certified:

Yes

DVB-C:

DVB-S:

DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG4) / No

Electronic Program Guide (EPG):No / Yes

HDTV:

Yes

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television):

Progressive Scan:

Yes

Show View:

Connectivity

DVI Interface:

Ethernet:No / Yes

Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface:

HDMI:No / Yes

HDMI PORT:No / Yes

Type of Memory Stick Interface :

Type of SD Card Interface :SD Card / SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Card

UPnP:NO UPNP / UPnP

USB Interface:No / Yes

W-LAN Connection:

Yes

WiFi Connectivity:

Yes

General Features

1080p Upscaling:

Yes

3D:

Yes

DVD Player / Recorder:DVD Recorder

Integrated VCR:

Static / Portable:Static

Table / Portable:Table

Playback

Blu-ray Playback:

Yes

DivX Playback:No / Yes

DVD Audio Playback:No / Yes

DVD-R Playback:

Yes

DVD-RAM Playback:

Yes

DVD-RW Playback:

Yes

DVD+R Playback:

Yes

DVD+RW Playback:

Yes

HD-DVD Playback:

PC Streaming:Audio/Video / No

Super Audio CD Playback:

Super Video CD / Video CD Playback:

UPnP:NO UPNP / Yes

Recording

Blu-ray Recording:

Yes

Double Layer Recording:No / Yes

DVD-R Recording:

Yes

DVD-RAM Recording:

Yes

DVD-RW Recording:

Yes

DVD+R Recording:

Yes

DVD+RW Recording:

Yes

HD-DVD Recording:

MP3 Encoding:

MPEG4 Recording:

Sound

DTS Decoder:DTS Decoder / DTS HD Decoder

Real Dolby:Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Digital Plus / True HD

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