Panasonic DMR-BW780

Extensive feature set, picture quality, operating system, twin tuners

The DMR-BW780 is not only an amazing recorder, offering loads of features and superb pictures from Freeview and Blu-ray, but it’s also a terrific digital media hub.   It’s a lot more versatile than any of the forthcoming Freeview HD PVRs and the...

The DMR-BW780 is not only an amazing recorder, offering loads of features and superb pictures from Freeview and Blu-ray, but it’s also a terrific digital media hub.   It’s a lot more versatile than any of the forthcoming Freeview HD PVRs and the...

The DMR-BW780 comes very close to our idea of the perfect recorder – a twin-tuner Freeview HD deck with Blu-ray recording and playback, backed up by a simply staggering array of other features. In terms of picture quality, ease of use and functionality...

It's got it all - Freeview HD recording, Blu-ray playback and recording, surround sound, home media server and internet connectivity

Very expensive, unintuitive remote control, and adverts on the EPG(!)

I purchased this machine to be ready for the digital switchover of terrestrial broadcasting next year, the picture and sound are excellent,but it rather drags it's feet, in starting up and navigating through the various programs on it. The recording...

I decided it was time to upgrade my old Sony 120GB hdd dvd recorder with this machine, the latest in blu ray/hi def freeview technology from Panasonic. It's slightly smaller and lighter than I expected (compared to my old Sony) which is no bad thing. ...

Looks good, easy to use, my previous dvd recorder was Panasonic and the instructions for use are similar. Only had it for a short time so can only comment on basic record and playback, havn't recorded onto disc yet but from past experience Panasonic...

Case is a bit plastic and the layout of TV guide and recorded programes not so easy on the eye as my older machine but maybe there is a choice of layout