Panasonic DMR-ES20K

Panasonic DMR-ES20K
alaScore 63

89 reviews

May, 2013

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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-ES20K is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 63/100 = Good quality.

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Panasonic DMR-ES20K

 

Either I got a real lemon or Panasonic released a system that does not deliver on it's promises. REcorded and finalized DVDs would not play on other players as they are supposed to.

Ease of use

Does not deliver

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Panasonic DMR-ES20K

 

I bought this DVD recorder over about a year ago. For about a week it worked well then it just stopped working. The screen split in half and went black and white. I returned it for another one under the product warranty. Six months later (with no...

works well for a few weeks

After two weeks there are no promises

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Panasonic DMR-ES20K

 

Will not release the finalized DVD until you unplug from power source to reset. Did not use for a week or so after purchase, contacted company immediately after several calls to company for assistance. They finally said they would send and update DVD...

Play mode is fine

incompatibility, lack of company support,, poor warranty service network

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic DMR-ES20K

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 user reviews of the Panasonic DMR-ES20K from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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47% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Very disappointing Panasonic product

 

Very disappointing Panasonic product

We had this product long enough for the warranty to expire, which is about the same time it stopped working, except for the clock. We missed a lot of shows because this thing would randomly malfunction, sometimes working great, sometimes freezing up...

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Irritating, aggrivating, tempermental, dust catcher.,

 

Irritating, aggrivating, tempermental, dust catcher.,

It is my opinion one star is really about two too many but they made me do it. I have two of these Panasonic crazy makers. An ES-20 and an ES-10. I've fought with both of them and missed numerous recordings over the last two and three years...

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recordable dvd player

 

recordable dvd player

I have had this for over year now. I just love it. I wouldn't know what to do with out it now. I have recorded so many tv shows & movies with it. I have recorded every one of my favorite TV shows, so when I go to the lake where my travel trailer is set...

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half dead after 1 year of use

 

half dead after 1 year of use

Worked great for the first few months. Then random freezes started popping up. Now it freezes every 5 minutes while recording to DVD-RAM or DVD-RW. I now save every 2 to 3 minutes while transferring video from my camcorder. Picture quality, even on the...

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Good Features, But Not for Heavy Use!

 

Good Features, But Not for Heavy Use!

I bought this unit late in 2005. I really put it to heavy use, converting my VHS library, and burning a lot of other stuff to DVD. Before it finally broke down, it began to make audible noises whenever it was powered up, it also began to freeze up...

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Not for MAC owners

 

Not for MAC owners

We got this player to hook up to TIVO and DirecTV and to playback store DVD's and home DVDs created on a mac. The player insists on setting up local channels everytime you turn it on until it is successful tuning in your channels. Since we are using it...

Product Specifications

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:13.3in
Height:2.5in
Weight:7.9lbs
Width:16.9in

Display (Projector)

Type:None.

DVD

Form Factor:Tabletop
Media Load Type:Tray
Media Type:CD / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-Audio / DVD-R / DVD-RAM / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW / SVCD / Video CD
Supported Digital Audio Standards:MP3
Type:DVD recorder

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:DMR-ES20K
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic DIGA

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Video Output

Analog Video Format:NTSC / PAL
Analog Video Signal:Component video / Composite video / RGB / S-Video
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