Panasonic DMR-ES35VS DVD Recorder

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 25-disc platter ...

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 experience with it. ...

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 the Samsung ...

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 wanted to be ...

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 tapes are ...

Pros: Recorded everything I put to it including hbo to dvd-R

Cons: Manual, Editing, my unit had very poor dvd recording

Review: This is yet just another DVD recorder I have had to return. The manual is a joke. My unit recorded everything,(VHS,Cable,home movies) with a choppy motion that looked as though a child was playing with the fast forward button on dvd-R. On the positive ...

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 DVD could ...

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 hat ...

Pros: good while it lasted

Cons: might as well spend more for better quality

Review: After finally becoming familiar with the operation of the unit, I enjoyed about 4 months of use when the DVD player started having difficulty reading discs, even those which I had previously played with no problem. The unit has to be turned on and off a ...