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Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder Reviews

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Relatively inexpensive ; excellent recording quality ; chasing playback and quick-start... (cnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 147 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 72/100 and users rate it 60/100. The average review date is April 27, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 109424 reviews from other DVD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 72/100 = Good. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 72

720100

149 reviews

November, 2009

72 / 100

2 Experts

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60 / 100

147 Users

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Expert Reviews (2)

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Review summary for the Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder

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Reviewers rate this product 60/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR), the Panasonic DMR-ES20S DVD Recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Panasonic DMR-ES20S Reviews

By Ben Patterson (cnet.com)

Relatively inexpensive ; excellent recording quality ; chasing playback and quick-start recordings with DVD-RAM discs ; easy-to-use menus ; Flexible Recording mode ; DV input for easy camcorder dubbing

Inability to create chapter stops on +R/-R/-RW discs ; no IR blaster for timed recordings

Panasonic's entry-level DMR-ES20 DVD recorder offers excellent recording quality and easy camcorder dubbing, but its editing features fall short.

Design of Panasonic DMR-ES20SMeasuring 13 by 17 by only 2.5 inches, the...

Rating

72100

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User Reviews (147)

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"VERY UNRELIABLE especially with long format recording."

By dnhgry (cnet.com)

I have made recordings through the scheduler ... 

Works good when it works, but you can never be sure when that will be.

Very unreliable recording...sometimes just ceases to function all together and I have to unplug the unit from the wall to reset it.

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"Best all around DVD recorder"

By pburkeiii (cnet.com)

I have to say that the editor review is incor... 

everything

none at all

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"Nice recorder put has problems."

By Tanubis34 (cnet.com)

Like I said this is a nice recorder BUT also ... 

Very easy to and better then a VCR

Ever since the eariler DST change the clock falls behind by an hour and there is no update for this on Panasonic's website.

Manufacturer's Description

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.

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