Panasonic DMR-E80H DVD recorder / HDD recorder

388 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (183)
image quality (79)
price (66)
design (25)
size (20)

Negative
reliability (51)
finish (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 388 reviews of Panasonic DMR-E80H DVD recorder / HDD recorder. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and design. The image quality and price also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the finish and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Panasonic DMR-E80H DVD recorder / HDD recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 67/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic DMR-E80H DVD recorder / HDD recorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 335 user reviews of Panasonic DMR-E80H DVD recorder / HDD recorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and design are on the whole positive. The image quality and price also get good reviews. There are some critical reviews about the finish and reliability.

usability, price, image quality, design, size

reliability, finish

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

I've had the unit for about a week now. The only issue I've had so far is the way chapters are handled. When recording to DVD from the hard disk in the high speed mode, there are no automatically inserted chapters. One way to add them is to press the ...

intuitive menus / functions, good video quality

Automatic chapter insertion could be better. Clock only displays when powered off.

Jul, 2005

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Stay away. Great concept, all the features, lacking usability

I love the features this has, it's everything I wanted to archive the shows I really would watch again. I use it in combination with a Tivo (yes, a Tivo DVD recorder would be much preferable, but this will do). When I have a show I want to keep, I can ...

Can edit before burning, can fast-burn. HD gives a lot of flexibility.

Poor response time. Complicated menu system. Poor documentation. Scheduling is hard. No optical audio in.

Mar, 2005

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