Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD Recorder

Pros: Good manual, lots of options, great up-conversion, remote controls TV too

Cons: Can lock-up occasionally

The Bottom Line: Whether it's antenna, cable, satellite, or whatever, this will work for everybody

Review: We don't have cable, satellite, or any other pay-tv service, so when we were looking for DVD recorders, it had to have a tuner. That eliminated about 95% of the models on the market. Of those remaining, the Panasonic had the best reviews, so we picked it ...

Pros: When it works it works great

Cons: Breaks every few months-customer service very frustrating

The Bottom Line: I don't know if it's cheap parts or we purchased a damaged machine. Had we received a replacement machine we may have been very happy with it.

Review: We have had the DVD/Video player for less than a year and have had returned it to the service center three times for the same type of problem. The DVD jams in the machine and there is no reset button to get it out. Which means I have to call the service ...

Pros: none

Cons: The whole machine is a con!

Review: This machine is a technological nightmare!!! The DVD player requires about 30 seconds to turn on from the time you hit the button to the time you can actually manipulate the machine. I can't tell you how many errors I have receive from this DVD player ...