Panasonic DMR-ES30V

14 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 12 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 52/100. The average review date is Nov 11, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 104350 reviews from other DVD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 75/100 = Good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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Consumer review by: B. Eby (amazon.com)

Not too bad for all that it does.

IT was surprisingly easy to set up and I was able to record shows to DVD right away. I don't have an HD TV, so I can't comment on the picture too much. It does have a better picture than my old DVD player though. It has helped me convert a bunch of my...

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: spar (epinions.com)

Warning, has eaten tapes.

Excellent transfer of VHS to DVD, easy to use.

No real problems

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review by: choffman41 (epinions.com)

I'm impressed!

Easy to set up and use.

Have yet to find any. I love it.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by: David Smith (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic DMR-ES30V VCR DVD recorder review

The video boom of the eighties and nineties had one rather untidy consequence - an unsightly pile of VHS tapes in every living room around the country, most probably full of stuff you might not have watched before taping over it again. The advent of...

Easy dubbing of VHS to DVD; excellent DVD picture quality

HDD decks offer even more editing flexibility; design is ordinary

An excellent DVD recorder in its own right and a fairly easy way of dumping that VHS collection

Jun, 2005

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Expert review by: Asher Moses (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-ES30V DVD recorder/VCR combo

The DMR-ES30V offers stellar recording quality and dubbing capabilities, but a number of quirks detract from its overall attractiveness

Stunning image quality ; Superb four hour LP mode ; High quality, one-touch dubbing from VHS to DVD ; Speedy initialisation

Few editing options when using DVD-R/+R/-RW media ; Unintuitive menu system ; No hard drive

Sep, 2005

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Consumer review by: Newcomer (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-ES30V DVD recorder/VCR combo

Comments might be old and a newer machine may be available but the advice is still helpful for those who have already bought the Panasonic DMR-ES30V and intend to keep using it.

Can dub VHRs to DVDs quickly which is the main reason why I bought i

Only allows chapter divisions for DVD-RAM which are not cheap ; Ugly blue introductory page appears after dvd is finalised

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: Jasper (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic DMR-ES30V DVD recorder/VCR combo

WARNING! The review is over 2 and a half years old, and the Panasonic DMR-ES30V has long since been superseded by other models. The latest model so far is the DMR-EZ47V which has many more features. You'll find it here:

May, 2008

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Consumer review by: Anonymous (cnet.com.au)

"When will you have an updated review on the 35V ?"

Oct, 2006

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Panasonic DMR-ES30V DVD recorder/VCR combo

When will you have an updated review on the 35V ?

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review by: gary hay (cnet.com.au)

"REPORT IS USELESS (SEE BELOW)"

REPORT IS USELESS (SEE BELOW)

This model has been superseded by Panasonic DMR-ES35V, SO THIS REPORT IS WORSE THAN USELESS -- ITS A WASTE OF MY TIME! When will you have an updated review on the 35V ?

Oct, 2006

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