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Panasonic DMR-ES20D DVD Recorder

 
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  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video VCD DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD Audio CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
  • Playable File Formats: MP3
  • TV Tuner: With TV Tuner
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Panasonic DMR-ES20D DVD Recorder
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36 out of 36 people found this review helpful.

Panasonic DMR-ES20 DVD Recorder with FireWire - An Excellent VCR Replacement

Date of Review:  Jan 18, 2006
The Bottom Line: The DMR-ES20 is a very impressive DVD recorder. Its low price, excellent performance, features, format versatility and connectivity make it...
Review: DVD recorders are getting almost insanely cheap. After I sold my Panasonic DMR-ES10, which I originally purchased for $189, I got the new model: Panasonic DMR-ES20 for only $169. Not only it is less than I paid for my previous DVD recorder, it is...
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  5.0

by: dkozin
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Price, build quality, responsive,...
Cons
No DVD+RW recording
 
12 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

Nice idea but poor performance

Date of Review:  Feb 17, 2006
The Bottom Line: Not recommended unless the chasing playback (delay) is your main use for it.
Review: Being able to start recording a show, and then start watching it while still recording (chasing playback) is what makes this and other Panasonic recorders stand out. If I did not want this feature, then I could have saved some money and gotten a...
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  2.0

by: chdyoung
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Being able to watch (delay) what you...
Cons
Is likely to lock up under certain...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Beware of locking and audio sync issues

Date of Review:  Dec 30, 2005
The Bottom Line: Too many serious issues to recommend
Review: This is an update to my earlier review:

http://www.epinions.com/content_215843245700

You can read all I like about the unit there.

Now, after using it for3 months, I have some serious issues.

I first noticed...
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  1.0

by: flaxseedoil
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Features, see my previous review
Cons
Unit locks while playing and recording,...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

DVD-RAM and FR Recording mode great features!

Date of Review:  Jan 8, 2006
The Bottom Line: If you want to replace your old VCR and DVD Player, this is the route to go.
Review: I'm in Canada and the Panasonic Model is DMR-ES20S so I assume it's the same. Bought as a replacement for the VCR AND the old DVD Player, and it was nice to have one less component box than before. Setup was a little tricky when you have a cable box...
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  4.0

by: pwrshift
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
DVD-RAM disk lets you to erase 1...
Cons
Will not record in widescreen...and has...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great for copying from VHS or MiniDV camcorder

Date of Review:  Feb 10, 2006
The Bottom Line: Would definitely recommend if this is your first recorder or if DVRs are too expensive.
Review: When searching for a DVD recorder, I had 3 goals I was trying to achieve. 1)I already have a DVR on my bedroom tv, so I wanted either a DVR or DVD recorder with similar features such as pause live tv, timeslip, etc. 2)Simple to connect my MiniDV...
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  4.0

by: kwbarrett
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Wide range of compatible DVD formats,...
Cons
No manual way around auto channel...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A perfect example of where you shouldn't save money

Date of Review:  Mar 18, 2007
The Bottom Line: Committing the images to memory and retelling the viewing experience will do more justice.
Review: Everyone likes the concept of a DVR. You can record television seamlessly, without the loss of quality associated with a VCR, and there is no rewinding. Likewise, everyone likes a good deal.


A good deal this Panasonic is not. You...
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  1.0

by: heathcolwell
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Is less frustrating in the garbage
Cons
slow, locks up, dreadful menus
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A good recorder once you upgrade the firmware

Date of Review:  Jan 5, 2007
The Bottom Line: The problems I had were major and easily detectable and should have been fixed before they shipped the unit.
Review: I bought this recorder about a year ago, mainly to be able to backup the content of my Explorer 8300HD Digital Video Recorder.

I immediately noticed that the auto clock setting which use a signal broadcasted by PBS didn't work. It was a...
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  3.0

by: denism
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Good picture quality. Didn't reject any...
Cons
Very buggy before upgrading firmware...
 
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Great recorder for the money

Date of Review:  Feb 8, 2006
Review: You will not find a better dvd recorder for the money anywhere. Similar units in the $150.00 range are no name with less features. I have two panasonics, an es10 and an es20. Both work very well. In this price range forget small things like the...
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  4.0

by: johnnyh002002
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Price, ease of use, dvd-ram ability,...
Cons
Nothing at this price
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

No zoom, no time-remaining

Date of Review:  Apr 8, 2006
Review: I like the recording features, particularly the firewire input. But how can they make a DVD player in 2006 that doesn't zoom or show the time remaining on a DVD? I called Panasonic to make sure I wasn't missing something. The rep knew less than I...
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  3.0

by: bythecshore
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Firewire input, easy to manually record
Cons
No zoom or time remaining features
 
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

Very Flexible Multi Format Design

Date of Review:  Mar 27, 2006
The Bottom Line: Unit does it all at an affordable price and since it's Panasonic it will probably out-live the DVD technology..
Review: Bought the unit to transition my old VHS to DVD. Decided on this one after quite a bit of research. I was looking for a multi-format model as I don't want to end up with a 'Beta' from the 80's.

Machine will not only play virtually all...
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  5.0

by: kenrcole
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great Picture, True Multi-Format...
Cons
Doesn't come with S-Video cable.
 

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