We love our Panasonic DMR-ES40V DVD Recorder: from a non-techie

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Pros: Wonderful unit for VHS and DVD viewing and dubbing.

Cons: Might be considered pricey at first.

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We've had our Panasonic DVD Recorder for almost a year and it has provided us with excellent service. Read More at Epinions.com

Panasonic DMR-ES40VS DVD Recorder / VCR Combo with FireWire (DV) Input

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Pros: Price, build quality, performance, features, ease of use, connectivity, DV input

Cons: No digital audio input

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The Panasonic DMR-ES40VS is an excellent DVD/VCR recorder. I like its high feature content, build quality, excellent performance, format... Read More at Epinions.com

The best rated DVD Recorder, only better!

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Pros: Easily, and beautifully, converts VHS to DVD.

Cons: An occasional lock-up needing a reboot.

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I highly recommend the 40V for VHS to DVD conversion. It's easy to use and produces great results. Read More at Epinions.com

I'm Happy With My Choice

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Pros: Ease of use (especially dubbing), price

Cons: Manual, remote Read More at Epinions.com

Excellent unit

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Pros: VERY easy to use. Quick start and advanced instructions.

Cons: Editing and finalizing a little tricky. Read More at Epinions.com

Model DMR ES40V

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Pros: Picture quality, DVD's easier to store than tapes, pause button, ease of operation

Cons: Limits on dubbing (might be my fault) occasional freezing when finalizing.

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Would recommend this unit, does what it says it will do. Read More at Epinions.com

Very good BUT

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Pros: Easy to use for the basics.

Cons: Weak manual for more advanced features. NO CHAPTERS? Read More at Epinions.com

DVD/VHS recorder

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Pros: Works as advertised, and instruction book is complex but understandable

Cons: Not ideal if you need to use an RF converter Read More at Epinions.com

Good deal for the money

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Pros: Ease of operation. Picture quality.

Cons: Chaptering. Occasional freezing when trying to power off. Read More at Epinions.com

Where are Automatic Chapters every 5 minutes?

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Pros: I have absolutely no problem dubbing from VHS to DVD with excellent results.

Cons: Will not recognize a a CD formatted for TV slide show with musical background Read More at Epinions.com

It's a mixed bag, but a pretty nice bag...

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Pros: Compatible with all single layer formats including DVD-RAM, Good Value, Easy Dubbing, Loaded with features.

Cons: Automatic dubbing only, no editing. Locks up periodically, sometimes with fatal results.

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DVD recording technology seems to be a little rough around the edges but the DMR-ES40V makes a strong showing at a great price. If only it would have held up. Read More at Epinions.com