Panasonic DVD-S48DVD Player - 1 Discs - Dolby Digital (DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-R/RW - NTSC, PAL - DVD Video, MPEG-4, Video CD, SVCD - Progressive Scan - USB)

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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
VHS-DVD With Turner-Coax Connection by VHS-BUM on tigerdirect.com Dec 19, 2011
I've had my unit for several years without any issues. I've created 100 plus VHS to DVD, 30 plus DVD recording from TV. To the person who said they could not play on other devices I've never had that problem. There are two ways to record VHS to DVD. One ...
 
all region dvd's by musicalsfan on amazon.com Jul 20, 2011
so often i find myself wanting a film, particularly when i'm travelling, and used to have to pass it by because i couldn't watch it on our american equipment. now i can! and this particular model is so simple to operate even a complete mechanical ignoramus ...
 
Panasonic Blu-ray player is great. by CrazyJ on sears.com Apr 12, 2011
We've been using this player for four months and have been very pleased with its performance. The disc holder opens quickly and loads fast. We have it connected to our router and are able to access Netflix, Vudu, YouTube and other preloaded websites. ...
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So far, so good by boiseben on overstock.com Jan 11, 2011
The thing is pretty slow to start up but I saw those comments before I purchased. I also specifically chose not to employ the quick power on feature, or whatever it's called, in order to save power. I'm happy with this box. It does what it claims to and ...
 
One of the best purchases I've ever made by Macy's Gramma (Practical) on abt.com Oct 6, 2010
I bought this to take on a weekend camping trip with my 2yr. old granddaughter. She ended up sick for most of the weekend so this really came in handy when she didn't feel like playing. It's so easy to use, even she can do it! The battery never gave ...
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
False Advertising - Don't Waste Your Money! by Jolene Flohe on amazon.com May 15, 2012
I received this player from Panasonic as a replacement for an earlier model (DVD-S38) that began rejecting my region 1 DVDs. This player worked fine for 2 months, then presto! It began rejecting all my international DVDs, despite its claim to be region-free/all ...
 
Not worth the money product did not last a year by Navarre1 on bestbuy.com Aug 31, 2011
I purchased this product less than a year ago under the assumption that you get what you pay for and you have to pay for value. Boy was I wrong. I spent $200.00 on this product and it did not last a full year. Although I did my home work and read the ...
 
Not a good product by lmtodd51 on overstock.com Aug 30, 2010
I thought buying Panasonic would guarantee a quality product, but after 7 months this VCR/DVD Recorder is dead. Since I bought it referbished, it only had 90 days warranty so I am out $**** now. I have read other reviews, now, and my problem is not ...
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Disappointing product. by robob on tigerdirect.com Nov 19, 2010
I have several Panasonic products. But this unit was hard to use, slow to respond and froze when connected to TV. DVD needed replacing after less that 2 years. Costs $239 to repair. Liked the idea of having SD card slot and USB connection to use with ...
 
Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD Recorder by FRED59 on pricegrabber.com Dec 6, 2009
This unit had great potential for replacing my VHS for timeshifting with my outside antenna. Unfortunately, it has come to the point that I must unplug the power cord each time I want to time shift, otherwise the unit freezes up-locks up and won't record. ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
2.9 out of 5
from 18 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Panasonic DVD-S48 All Multi-Region PAL/NTSC Progressive...
I purchased this item so that I could play DVDs from all Regions (particularly Region 2 in PAL format) and it works like a dream...I figured Panasonic makes a decent product, and the specs said this would play DIVX files, so we were good, right...Please shop elsewhere if you are looking for a dependable international DVD player...
epinions.com
 
3.6 out of 5
from 39 reviews
Panasonic DMR-E50M DVD Recorder Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews...
Excellent picture quality in XP and SP mode, chasing payback/time slip, features No digital audio input, no 5.1 audio recording Summary: The P anasonic DMR-E50 is a DVD-Recorder that allows you to record DVD discs in two formats  write-once D VD-R and rewriteable DVD-RAM...read more Easy to use, TV Guide Hard drive failure Summary: Bought in September, went bad in December...Then having a bad recording because the tape I used several times was worn out...
reevoo.com
 
8.7 out of 10
from 64 reviews
Panasonic DVD-S48 Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
This is a great product,bought in a sale so didnt know what to expect but its great.sharp picture and clear sound...great little player quick and easy to setup, very simple to use Good overall product for ease of use,picture quality and value for money Plays avi files which is main reason I bought it...Just wanted a basic no frills product but from a well known producer...
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walmart.com
 
4.4 out of 5
from 34 reviews
Panasonic VDR-D210 Digital DVD Camcorder Customer Ratings & Reviews - Top & Best...
This Panasonic Palmcorder makes it exceptionally easy to capture your precious memories directly onto 3-inch mini DVDs...I recommend this to anyone purchasing a DVD camcorder...We've only had it a few weeks, but so far so good...
tigerdirect.com
 
4.1 out of 5
from 23 reviews
Panasonic DMR-EZ48V DVD Recorder - VHS VCR Digital Tuner 1080p Up-Conversion HDMI...
I've had my unit for several years without any issues...Both units have had serious problems using the optical port to my receiver for surround sound (as in neither works at all despite my last 2 DVD players having no problems doing the same...I am totally happy with this product & also with the fast service from this company...
reviewcentre.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 15 reviews
Panasonic DMR-EH50 DVD Recorder DVD Recorder Reviews in Best DVD Recorders at Review...
Other than my repair bill which Panasonic say that they might help with, the system has been running great for just over a year and I will be getting it repaired as it has been a good machine with many features that my other DVD recorder is lacking in...The SD card slot is a good feature for viewing pictures...You may be wondering why, having given this machine nearly 10 for everything, my overall rating is a 5...
overstock.com
 
3.9 out of 5
from 15 reviews
Panasonic DMR-EZ485VK DVD/VCR Combo with HDMI (Refurbished) | Overstock.com
Overstock.com is a reliable and dependable seller, and I highly recommend shopping with them...I would not recommend this product...Certainly good enough but if you're expecting stunning video output, you'll be disappointed.The refurbished unit did not come with batteries for the remote nor a sample DVD-ROM...
cnet.com
 
3.3 out of 5
from 13 reviews
Panasonic DMR-E55S Review - DVD Recorders - CNET Reviews
If, on the other hand, you want the most features for your buck, the Panasonic DMR-E55S is a winner...Unlike some players we've seen, the DMR-E55S doesn't make recording dummy-proof...If the intended user finds operating a VCR difficult, the DMR-E55S isn't for him or her...In its favor, Panasonic has added a sort of metamenu to make things a bit easier...
abesofmaine.com
 
4.7 out of 5
from 9 reviews
Panasonic Product Reviews and Ratings - DVD Players - DMPBD35 Blu-Ray DVD Player...
Backwards Compatible, DVD Upconversion, Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality, Good Connections, Good Soundtrack Support, Upgradeable Bought this second identical unit for use in my master bedroom...Backwards Compatible, DVD Upconversion, Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality, Good Connections, Good Soundtrack Support, Upgradeable Used this to replace the mistake I bought (an HD-DVD...DVD Upconversion, Easy Set-Up, Excellent Image Quality, Good Connections, Good Soundtrack Support, Upgradeable After much online research, I bought the Panasonic DMPBD35 Blu-Ray DVD Player...
abt.com
 
4.9 out of 5
from 9 reviews
DVDLS86 - Panasonic Black 8.5" Portable DVD Player at Abt
Portable, Easy Controls, Good Picture, Lightweight, Good Sound Very high quality product at a reasonable price...Lightweight, Durable, Long Battery Life, Good Sound, Portable, Good Picture, Easy Controls I bought this to take on a weekend camping trip with my 2yr...It's so easy to use, even she can do it! The battery never gave out, the sound and picture is good...
pricegrabber.com
 
3.6 out of 5
from 8 reviews
Reviews for Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK DVD/VCR Combo at PriceGrabber
The front Firewire port is also a good feature...But besides those 2 things, this is a very good Recorder to own...good ergonomics in the remote; top quality recording WILL NOT RECORD DIGITAL BROADCAST TO VCR!!! Help me out here, folks...
crutchfield.com
 
3.5 out of 5
from 6 reviews
Panasonic SC-PT750 5-disc DVD home theater system with 1080p DVD video upconversion...
The only way you could get digital sound is if you input XM radio or play a dvd through the unit...Is this system as good as the one I have in my home...I am very pleased with the system, the wireless link works perfect, the hdmi connection to my hdtv is sharp and clear.Surround sound is great, I wish it had seperate volume control for each speaker but i can live without...
pcworld.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Complete coverage of the Panasonic VDR-D300 3-CCD DIGA DVD Camcorder Camcorder |...
A good value for all the features and easy functions...I tried using the recommended, bundled RAM disc, but I could not get my Windows XP computer to recognize the RAM disc, even with the bundled software programs...The quality of the video and still pictures and excellent features, far outweigh the mentioned negatives, so I highly recommend this camcorder...
bestbuy.com
 
3.6 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Best Buy - Panasonic - 9" Widescreen Portable DVD Player customer reviews - product...
It keeps the kids busy on long trips...You will not get a carry-on bag or a car mount, that is not good at all...They like the size and the quality of the picture...
bhphotovideo.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Panasonic DVD-LS84G Portable Multi-System DVD Player DVD-LS84G
Easy To Setup Easy To Use Flimsy Construction userfriendly also for kids, long lasting battery Attractive Design Compact Easy To Use I was looking for a portable DVD player to pass videos to my grandchildren...Attractive Design Compact Easy To Use Image on LCD TV Very good choice to all that have kids and travel a lot! Very light and slim player, with very good quality of sound and video...The only negative point was the image in LCD TV, that we could not use because of the quality (i don't know if it's the DVD or the cable provided...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
techradar.com
 
4.0 out of 5
May 6, 2010
Panasonic DMR-EX773 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Dvd recorders
Excellent AV performance > Sensibly-featured...No analogue tuner or infra-red control over STB > Compatibility issues with camcorder dubbing...Unfortunately, subtitles – if specified – are permanently burnt into the recording, and the recording of radio programmes is inefficient because video is preserved, too...So overall, the DMR-EX773 is a tasty box of tricks, but one that isn't without its niggles...Panasonic provides a choice of four recording modes,...
pocket-lint.com
 
4.0 out of 5
May 12, 2009
Panasonic DMR-EX769 DVD recorder review - Pocket-lint
Plenty of options, great DVD playback...Menus a little basic in appearance, single tuner only, power save mode makes it a slow starter...DVD playback looks great on larger HDTVs, with the EX769 giving a good showing for itself over HDMI thanks to the 1080p upscaling...The problem we found, however, was in overall control...Overall, the EX769 is a great option as a recorder......
pcworld.com
 
3.0 out of 5
May 11, 2007
Complete coverage of the Panasonic VDR-D310 Mini DVD Camcorder (10x Opt 700x Dig...
Top-notch video quality Supports Mini DVD-RAM...Lacks full manual control No video light...The Sony Bloggie Live is an excellent pocket camcorder with groundbreaking wireless features, but it's a tough sell in the age of do-everything smartphones...Complete coverage of the Panasonic VDR-D310 Mini DVD Camcorder (10x Opt 700x Dig 2.7 Camcorder | PCWorld......
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howstuffworks.com
 
3.0 out of 5
Jul 19, 2005
Consumer Guide: Panasonic CQ-D5501U auto DVD/CD player Review
The Panasonic CQ-D5501U is an interesting new product...In fact, Panasonic doesn't recommend adding a video display for the front-seat passengers...The CQ-D5501U is a single-DIN receiver capable of playing DVD-Video, as well as CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3 and WMA files burned to disc...Since no one should watch DVD movies while driving anyway, the CQ-D5501U is Panasonic's simple solution to letting drivers and passengers enjoy all of their favorite discs, no matter what the format...
zdnet.co.uk
 
6.0 out of 10
Mar 17, 2003
Panasonic LF-D521 DVD Burner II | ZDNet
Good price; supports DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW, as well as CD-R and CD-RW....Not the fastest drive on the block; noisy in operation; no DVD+R/+RW support....Keep up the good work Panasonic...We often record TV programmes while we are out...As I was reading this I wondered about the pronunciation comment...good correction Jay...Don't forget the END user...RefineryCMS requires very little training for the non-technical...
cnet.com
 
3.0 out of 5
Nov 18, 2002
Panasonic LF-D521U DVD burner II Review - Other Removable Media Drives - CNET Reviews
Burns DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW media; edits discs created in consumer DVD-RAM video recorders; deep-dish media tray accepts DVD-RAM cartridges....Slow; lacks DVD+R and DVD+RW support....And unlike recent competitors, the LF-D521U sticks with a deep-dish media tray that will accept DVD-RAMs in their cartridges; cheaper, shallow trays force you to remove them...If you don't know how to install an internal drive, you're better off surfing the Web for a good...
avrev.com
Oct 1, 2002
Panasonic DMR-E30 DVD Video Recorder - AVRev.com
What you think of as the downside of this machine really depends on what you are expecting from it....The arrival of affordable DVD recorders – and certainly their acceptance – has been delayed by that good old audio industry phenomenon, a format war...The Panasonic DMR-E30, announced in June 2002, is one of Panasonic’s third-generation DVD recorders, supporting the DVD-R format and also the rewriteable DVD-RAM format – the latter discs will only play back...
hometheater.com
Dec 27, 2000
Panasonic DMR-E10 Recordable/Progressive-Scan DVD Player | Home Theater
Panasonic finally sent us a sample of the DMR-E10 DVD-RAM player, which should be available for the holiday season and, if nothing else, is just one of the coolest products to come along since DVD first came out...But the DVD-RAM player isn't without a few glitches...The DMR-E10 accepts a single-sided, 4.7-GB DVD-RAM that's contained in a flimsy cartridge, similar to early computer CD-ROM drives, but the player will also accept noncartridge and dual-sided discs...In terms of appearance only, the weakest link in the chain is probably the remote control...
digitaltrends.com
Panasonic SDR-SW21(orange) DVD Camcorder Review
The SDR-SW21 camcorder can even be used in seawater, so users can take moving images of friends snorkelling or tropical fish darting in and out of coral reefs...You can use the SDR-SW21 camcorder at the beach, a ski resort, or a host of other active, outdoor situations where you wouldn’t dare use a conventional camcorder...We haven’t had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we’ve assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it...
goodgearguide.com.au
Nov 14, 2007
Panasonic DMR-EZ47V - reviews - Home Entertainment - DVD Players-Recorders - Good...
Still, every now and then it happens, and Panasonic's DMR-EZ47V is one of the more interesting instances of this phenomenon that we've witnessed...As a recording unit, it's hard to fault the EZ47V...The inclusion of a single standard-definition digital tuner also helps to make this a great product for those looking to move forward with their technology without losing some of their older devices and recordings...The DMR-EZ47V isn't the kind of product that will appeal to everyone...
netmall.com
Jul 20, 2011
DVD Players : Electronics : Panasonic PV-D744S Multiformat DVD/VCR Combo
Enjoy your entire movie collection in one home theater component with the Panasonic PV-D744S DVD/VCR combo...The PV-D744S bundles together a progressive-scan DVD player and 4-head hi-fi stereo VCR...The DVD player has virtual surround sound for a cinemalike experience on systems with only two speakers when playing any Dolby Digital-encrypted DVD or Video CD with two or more channels...The front A/V inputs make it easy to connect your camcorder, headphones, game system, or other video equipment to your DVD/VCR combo...
dooyoo.co.uk
Mar 9, 2008
Panasonic DVD e.cam VDR-D50 Reviews - Digital Camcorders | dooyoo.co.uk
For quick and easy operation, this DVD camcorder automatically finds a blank section on the disc when you start shooting...You can either insert the DVD disc right into your PC or use the included USB cable to connect the camcorder to your PC and transfer the motion-image data that way...
camcorderinfo.com
Apr 4, 2007
Handling and Use - Panasonic HDC-DX1 Camcorder Review - DVD
The DX1 is a relative bear, with a good deal more weight and height, and has none of the sleek elegance of the SD1...For this reason, we pegged the SD1 as a good point-and-shooter but not a good camcorder for anyone serious about manual controls...We can’t make the same recommendation for this camcorder, however...We found the DVD drive mechanism on the HDC-DX1 to be painfully slow...The HDC-DX1 menu is classic Panasonic, with an Administrative menu accessed by pressing the Menu button, and a separate joystick control menu, accessed by pressing in on the joystick...
pcmag.com
 
3.0 out of 5
May 6, 2003
Panasonic LF-D521U DVD Burner II Review & Rating | PCMag.com
If your credit/debit card or other billing method can not be charged, we will bill you directly instead...It's a good choice for users who already own a DVD-RAM video-recording device or for those whose data applications require the 9.4GB disc capacities, protective cartridge, and secure data integrity capabilities of the DVD-RAM format...Lack of support for 4X media placed the unit last in burning an image using a DVD-R , posting a timing in excess of 30 minutes...
t3.com
 
5.0 out of 5
Panasonic DMR-ES15 DVD recorder review | T3.com
Records to all DVD formats including the fancy DVD-RAM Great picture quality...Slightly tricky menus...The big news with Panasonic's latest DVD recorder is that it can record to all DVD recordable discs...At 200, the only semi-serious criticism you can make of this is that the menus are initially a bit tricky to navigate - but that's only because there are so many options on offer...Panasonic DMR-ES15 DVD recorder review | T3.com......
 
 
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