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Panasonic DMR-HW100EBK 320GB HDD TV Recorder with Twin Freeview HD Tuners (Old model)

Panasonic DMR-HW100EBK 320GB HDD TV Recorder with Twin Freeview HD Tuners (Old model)

126 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (106)
image quality (39)
price (29)
design (16)

Negative
size (9)
reliability (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 126 reviews of Panasonic DMR-HW100EBK 320GB HDD TV Recorder with Twin Freeview HD Tuners (Old model). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and price. The image quality and usability are also mentioned favorably, but reviews are divided on the size. There are some less positive reviews about the 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-HW100EBK 320GB HDD TV Recorder with Twin Freeview HD Tuners (Old model) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic DMR-HW100EBK 320GB HDD TV Recorder with Twin Freeview HD Tuners (Old model)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 user reviews of Panasonic DMR-HW100EBK 320GB HDD TV Recorder with Twin Freeview HD Tuners (Old model) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and image quality are generally positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. The reliability and size get less positive views.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steve May (t3.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100 review

The Panasonic DMR-HW100 Freeview+HD PVR packs 3D capability

Good recording quality ; 3D compatibility ; Slick design

Uneven streaming media ; Miserly hard drive ; Limited IPTV portal

Dec, 2011

Partner Source

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100

EASY TO USE. EVEN MY 83 YEAR OLD NEARLY BLIND MOTHER CAN USE ONE I GOT FOR HER.

TOO EASY TO FILL UP THE 32 PROGRAMME SETTINGS ALLOWED.HAVE TO KEEP CANCELLING SERIES ETC. I HAVE SOON FILLED UP THE 320GB MEMORY AND HAVE TO KEEP WATCHING SO I CAN RECORD SOMETHING ELSE!! THINKING OF GETTING ANOTHER FOR UPSTAIRS THEN WE HAVE HIS AND HERS!

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100

Very easy to set-up. I plugged everything in and started to read the set-up instructions - the box had already set itself up without me! Easy to use.

The remote doesn't change the volume on my TV but that is maybe becasue i havent set it up properly. Not easy to figure out how to fix this and I have to use my TV remote for volume and the box remote for everything else.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100

Very easy to list programmes already recorded, far better than changing discs, or searching vhs tape. Very easy to list programmes to record from the Guide screen

I would prefer the play button to be between the rather than below them, as is more common on other remote controls, but otherwise, there does not appear to be anything else which I would wish to change.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100

Picture and sound quality grate. Reliable haven't missed a single recording. Definitely recommend it.

Navigation menus bit difficult but you are getting to know your way around very quickly.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (comet.co.uk)

Fantastic Machine.

Top quality picture and sound in both HD and SD, very easy to set up and use, lovely remote control, very quiet in use, and a excellent EPG. A 5 star product. Well done Panasonic.

picture quality., sound quality., ease of use., great epg

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (comet.co.uk)

Joke of a machine

After having numerous problems with other PVR's, I thought i'd give this one a try.

it gives you freeview hd channels

series link fails, recording fails, not wi-fi, no real on-demand service

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100

You only need a few buttons to cover most of the functionality

Loads of buttons on the controller, most of which you'll never use

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic DMR-HW100

Easy to use, simple interface and a stylish look. The picture quality is very good and the recording system is implemented well.

Sometimes slow reaction time when pausing and rewinding live tv. No scart as well for tvs without hdmi.

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (comet.co.uk)

New software update does have BBC iplayer now

Further to my earlier review, Panasonsic have now introduced BBC iplayer to their Vierra Cast selection- this is brilliant! I can now view it in HD through this unit. This unit now deserves a 5 star rating from me.

Mar, 2012

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