Panasonic DMR-ES35VS DVD Recorder

Pros: Compatible with all current DVD formats, including Dual-Layer discs, Packed with features, Great price!

Cons: Limited editing capability, Confusing user guide.

The Bottom Line: The DMR-ES35V meets my needs and has been trouble-free so far. That's all I can ask, especially given my past experience with DVD recorders.

Review: In my quest for the ultimate DVD recorder, I ve gone through a couple different models. Will the DMR-ES35V meet your needs? Is it an improvement on previous Panasonic models? Let s start with some basics on DVD recording.

Which...

Pros: It works well VCR has a jet rewind feature comes with a DVD-RAM disc )

Cons: Steep learning curve. Manual problems, misprint, no table of contents and poor index.

The Bottom Line: After reading some of the horror stories about this technology, I did alot of research to make sure Igota quality recorder.I am very happy with my choice.

Review: I purchased a DMR-ES35V after much research on DVD/VHS burners. The best review I read was on this sight by BG357.

I wanted to thank him for all the information he provided and let anyone else interested in this unit know about my...

Pros: Full-featured DVD recorder with excellent VCR.

Cons: None that I can think of.

The Bottom Line: What more can you expect for the price?

Review: My first experience with a stand-alone DVD recorder. After a lot of research, I picked this unit and have not been disappointed.

DVD-RAM is the only format which allows for use of the richest set of recording and playback features. A...

Pros: Nice feature set overall.

Cons: Video quality blurry; bad closed captions. Software does not Stop, Eject, or Power Off reliably.

Review: First unit had software problems where it would not respond, or would respond incredibly slowly, to button commands from either the front panel or the remote. Took over a minute to eject a tape or DVD. Returned. Second unit had bad DVD deck, could...

Pros: Cost. Basic functionality. Awesome "Jet Rewind" feature. Decent quality machine. One button VHS->DVD copy operation.

Cons: The manual is indecipherable, but entertaining. Unit is not for high-end, slick DVD production.

The Bottom Line: If you want a moderately priced standalone unit of decent quality to copy VHS tapes to DVD, I highly recommend this unit.

Review: I have a bunch of family video VHS tapes recorded between 1988 and 1995 that I wanted to move to DVD before they deteriorated or before VHS recorders became impossible to find.

I decided to get a combined VHS/DVD recorder unit because I...

Pros: Fairly easy to operate. Good pictures. Handles most DVD discs.

Cons: Does not run for more than twelve months. Bummer.

Review: Bought October 2006. Broke February 2007. Repaired in Warranty. Cost $432.00, Broke January 2008. Needs to go to Oak Brook Village, Illinois. Out of Warranty. That Will cost!! Shipping is free. The machine also would "freeze up". The only solution t...

Pros: Very easy to use picture quality is good

Cons: very easy to break

Review: The DVD recorder worked great for about 18 months. It wont read any DVD with an error message of NO READ. Try reset and still wont work. I am disappointed at Panasonic quality. I had good experience with Panasonic before. But after reading different...

Pros: Good copy quality, copies to almost every DVD media type/speed

Cons: Requires +R DVD "Format" before use. Cannot play AVI files.

The Bottom Line: Good unit with very good picture and sound

Review: I used an earlier version of the Panasonic while visiting my parents (30?), and a friend of mine had the same one and got stellar results.

Since I had a stack of tapes I wanted to transfer, I bought the ES35V. Also, I figured that VHS...

Pros: Looks nice, I need VCR DVD, Panasonic reliability history

Cons: Nothing worked, I returned it

The Bottom Line: This is new: Panasonic quality and reliability are poor

Review: DVD nor VCR doesn t work
I bought a Panasonic DMR-ES35VS combination VCR and DVD recorder, because I have bought many Panasonic items before (I really like their still cameras and video cameras). The VCR could play and record videos, and the...

Pros: Easy copy from VHS to DVD. Easy timer set-up. Quiet

Cons: Problems viewing DVD's recorded on another DVD recorder. D tray is "touchy".

The Bottom Line: We are really happy with this unit. If this unit is an indication on any newer units, I would buy Panasonic again.

Review: I bought this unit at a discount on E-bay since I already had another unit but wanted two. I needed to "time-shift" TV shows and transfer old VHS home movies to DVD.

It works very well for these purposes and in fact I like it better than...