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Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK
Outstanding recording quality, tons of features, and a built-in digital TV tuner make the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK an excellent all-purpose DVD and VHS recorder.
Review date: 02/18/2009 Release date: 04/15/2008 Specs:
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7.7
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Toshiba D-R410
The Toshiba D-R410 handles basic DVD-recorder functions at a budget price, but you can get better features and performance from Panasonic's DMR-EA18K, if you're willing to spend a little more.
Review date: 08/08/2008 Release date: 02/15/2008 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =16.5 in x 9.7 in x 2.3 in =5.3 lbs
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6.3
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Panasonic DMR-EA18K
Outstanding recording quality and tons of features, like flexible recording speed and chasing playback, make the Panasonic DMR-EA18K an excellent all-purpose DVD recorder.
Review date: 07/16/2008 Release date: 04/15/2008 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =16.9 in x 9.8 in x 2.4 in =6.2 lbs
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8.0
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Philips DVDR3575H
The Philips DVDR3575H is pretty much your only choice if you want a DVD recorder with a hard drive these days, but it's not as good as it could be.
Review date: 11/05/2007 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback
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6.8
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LG RC797T
The LG RC797T is a competent DVD/VHS recorder with some attractive extra features, but it doesn't quite stack up to the competition.
Review date: 06/11/2007 Release date: 04/15/2007 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback
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6.0
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Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK
Despite a few ATSC limitations, the Panasonic DMR-EZ47VK delivers almost all the features and performance we look for in a DVD/VHS recorder.
Review date: 04/29/2007 Release date: 04/25/2007 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback
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7.7
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Samsung DVD-R135
The Samsung DVD-R135 is a relatively inexpensive and stylish DVD recorder with HDMI upscaling, but it's not quite as good as the competition.
Review date: 11/10/2006 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =Black =17 in x 9.6 in x 2.3 in =4.2 lbs
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6.8
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JVC DR-DX5S
JVC's stylish new HDD/DVD recorder--the first we've seen with an integrated MiniDV deck--comes with an impressive, yet incomplete, set of features.
Review date: 10/18/2006 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback
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6.7
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Panasonic DMR-ES45V
Excellent recording quality and an HDMI output make the Panasonic DMR-ES45V a top contender in the DVD/VHS recorder market.
Review date: 10/18/2006 Release date: 05/15/2006 Specs:
Stereo =JPEG photo playback
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7.4
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Lite-On HD-A740GX
While the Lite-On HD-A740GX and HD-A760GX DVD/HDD recorders won't be mistaken for true DVR substitutes, their wealth of features make them seem like real bargains.
Review date: 07/18/2006 Release date: 07/01/2006 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback
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6.0
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Lite-On HD-A760GX
While the Lite-On HD-A740GX and HD-A760GX DVD/HDD recorders won't be mistaken for true DVR substitutes, their wealth of features make them seem like real bargains.
Review date: 07/18/2006 Release date: 07/01/2006 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback
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6.0
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Panasonic DMR-ES25S
Despite some problems with disc compatibility and DVD playback quality, the eminently affordable, well-featured Panasonic DMR-ES25S is the basic DVD recorder to beat.
Review date: 06/12/2006 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =Silver =16.9 in x 2.3 in x 9.8 in =6.2 lbs
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7.0
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Panasonic DMR-EH75V - DVD recorder / VCR combo with 80GB HDD
Panasonic's DMR-EH75V DVD/VHS/hard drive recorder is a solid choice for hobbyists who want top-notch recording quality and a subscription-free DVR solution.
Review date: 05/03/2006 Release date: 06/01/2006 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning
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7.9
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Sony RDR-VX530
Review date: 03/16/2006 Specs:
JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning
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Scientific-Atlanta MCP-100
Review date: 01/10/2006 Specs:
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Sony RDR-HX715
Sony's RDR-HX715 boasts a mouthwatering feature package, but its steep price tag gave us pause.
Review date: 12/01/2005 Release date: 09/15/2005 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback =Block noise reduction
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7.8
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Panasonic DMR-ES20S
Panasonic's entry-level DMR-ES20 DVD recorder offers excellent recording quality and easy camcorder dubbing, but its editing features fall short.
Review date: 11/23/2005 Release date: 11/29/2005 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =Silver =16.9 in x 13.3 in x 2.5 in =7.9 lbs
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7.2
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Panasonic DMR-ES20K
Panasonic's entry-level DMR-ES20 DVD recorder offers excellent recording quality and easy camcorder dubbing, but its editing features fall short.
Review date: 11/23/2005 Release date: 11/29/2005 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =Black =16.9 in x 13.3 in x 2.5 in =7.9 lbs
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7.2
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Panasonic DMR-ES40V
While its inability to place chapter stops on DVDs is a bummer, the capable Panasonic DMR-ES40V dubbing deck shines in most other areas.
Review date: 11/23/2005 Release date: 11/15/2005 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback =S-VHS quasi playback =One-touch recording/playback
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7.0
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Sony RDR-VX515
Sony's RDR-VX515 VHS-DVD recorder combo scores big with its support for double-layer DVD+R discs but drops the ball with its so-so VHS-to-DVD dubbing quality.
Review date: 10/21/2005 Release date: 08/01/2005 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning =Block noise reduction =One-touch recording/playback
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6.3
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Philips DVDR600VR
Despite a few nice features, the Philips DVDR600VR's difficult interface and below-average video quality keep it from competing well.
Review date: 09/21/2005 Release date: 02/15/2005 Specs:
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4.7
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Pioneer DVR-633H-S
Review date: 08/31/2005 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning
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Pioneer DVR-533H-S
 With dual-layer recording, a host of conveniences, and a slim look, the full-featured Pioneer DVR-533H-S recorder seems like a bargain.
Review date: 08/30/2005 Release date: 07/15/2005 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning
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8.2
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Pioneer DVR-233-S
While delivering a good user interface and slick design, this entry-level recorder falls a couple features short of the competition.
Review date: 06/21/2005 Release date: 03/01/2005 Specs:
DVD recorder =Remote control =Stereo =16.5 in x 13.4 in x 2.7 in
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5.7
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Lite-On LVW-5045
Despite a decent price and easy-to-use functions, the LVW-5045 suffers from a lip-sync glitch and a hobbled feature set.
Review date: 06/08/2005 Release date: 02/15/2005 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =JPEG photo playback
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5.5
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