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!±8± Panasonic DMR-BS750 Review: 250GB Blu Ray DVD Recorder

With the rise of HDTV's, manufacturers have also been very active in the past few years developing gadgets that match the technology. The Panasonic DMR-BS750 is one of the most innovative and advanced players that you can find today. Although it comes with a rather hefty price tag, some avid viewers may find it to their liking. There are a number of aspects that makes it a truly solid buy. Here are some tips and guidelines on the product.

The Recording Features

The Panasonic DMR-BS750 is one of the most powerful video recorders around, having 250 GB of hard drive space, a total of 441 hours recording time and having 8 day EPG or electronic programme guide. You also get Pause live TV, so you can expect to hold a favourite scene or pause everything if you need to get something away from the entertainment room. As for playback compatibility, the DMR-BS750 can run DVD, DVD-R/RW, BD-R/RE, JPEG, DVD+R/RW and DivX.

Sound and Connectivity

As for sound the Panasonic DMR-BS750 has a 2 channel audio output. You get DTS, DTS HD, Dolby Digital Plus and True Dolby HD decoding, so expect sound to be very detailed and clear. There's Digital Optical Audio (Toslink) too. As for connectivity, the recorder has 1 HDMI port, an Ethernet port and 1 USB port. You can easily put in your USB devices to view photos and videos. There's also a SD memory card slot, so you can view images taken from your digital camera. The recorder has a remote control that runs on 2 AA batteries. The batteries come with the package. There's a component video, a composite video and 2 Scart sockets. Overall, the DMR-BS750 measures 5.9 cms in height, 42 cms in width and 33 cms deep. Everything weighs only 4.1 kgs.

Price and Ordering

You can get the recorder at a rather hefty 500, depending on your location. This is now available in most retail outlets or you can order online. Ordering online usually sets you back another 15 to 25 depending on your area. You can expect delivery within 3 to 7 days.

Overall Assessment

What users like the most about the Panasonic DMR-BS750 is the huge storage space of 250 GB and having the capacity to record more than 1 channel at the same time. It takes away the hassle of having to miss other shows letting you record even when you're browsing other channels. There's also the Pause live TV, which is a favourite among avid TV viewers. This recorder is a very powerful device with various connectivity capabilities. However, a lot of customers might find the price tag a bit too high. Some users also notice some imperfections in the sound, depending on what you're watching. It also works well with various devices and you can notice the big features with a HDTV. Most users rate the device 7 or 8 out of 10. The DMR-BS750EB is a great buy if it's going to be the only recording device and DVD player you'll have. If you have one or more DVD devices at home already, it might be better to settle for something cheaper.