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Submitted by Tripod, 17/08/09
Disappointed
Which similar products have you used?
Sony Freeview PVR
Humax PVR
Summary
I wish I hadn't bothered "upgrading".
How long have you used the product?
1-3 months
- What are the strengths?
- Hmmmm...I'll get back to you.
Oh yes, you can group programs in the HDD index.
- What are the weaknesses?
- Really slow switching from EPG to HDD index to channel selected. A quick view of the HDD index takes you about a minutes to get you back to what you were watching live before.
The words "Radio Channel" burn the centre of your plasma screen when a satellite radio channel is selected even with screen saver set to "ON". Who thought of that one!
If you record consecutive programs you are stuck with those 2 channels for the few minutes either side of when the second program starts recording. This is quite annoying if you are watching the cricket but your wife is recording Corrie and Eastenders!
There is no EPG search function. The Humax PVR let's you search for program name (and actor, director, I think) and it will find all programs in the next week or so. The Panny has a basic filter (e.g. sport, movies) but even that doesn't work very well as the broadcaster don't send out the required tabs.
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Review summary of Panasonic DMR-BS850 (09/10/09)
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Verdict: The DMR-BS850 is the grand daddy of digital recorders - historic, groundbreaking and downright brilliant
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Cons: Can’t copy to USB, limited Freesat high-def content, copy restrictions on HD content, price
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Panasonic DMR-BS850 Blu-ray player
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Cons: >Requires broadcasters to play ball> AVCHD dubs to DVD in SD
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Panasonic DMR-BS850 Freesat Blu-ray & HDD Recorder
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Verdict: With twin Freesat tuners, Blu-ray recording, a hard drive and more, the DMR-BS850 breaks new ground.
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