Typical price: £540
What is it: A combi DVD, hard drive and VCR recorder
What we think: At the dawn of high definition it seems long in the tooth, but the EH80V offers a powerful solution for those yet to ditch their tapes
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 February 2006
Tags: panasonic, recordings, analogue, dv
We like:
Massive hard drive; progressive scan video outputs; powerful but simple editing features; nice looking
We don't like:
No DivX support; no digital TV tuner; no write support for dual layer or +RW discs
You might also need:
VHS tapes, DVD-R/RW/RAM/+R discs, aerial, DVD movies
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Old meets new with the EH80V -- you can transfer your antiquated VHS tapes to DVD if you can bear the image quality, yet the machine also has a large 200GB hard drive and progressive scan video. It's missing a few key features and is expensive, but if you want to keep using your VHS tapes without having to compromise on modern features, the EH80V is a unique product
Panasonic DMR-EH80V History
19 Jan 2006 in Crave
Panasonic DMR-EH80V: 3-in-1 Recorder
Panasonic's DMR-EH80V has it all -- DVD recording, a hard drive and in a throwback to the 80s, something called VHS. Convergence has never looked so fat
Latest user reviews
Do you own this product? What do you think of it?
Tell us what you think
Can't find the product you're looking for? Want to suggest a product for review?
Special Offers from our Sponsors
Latest DVD or PVR Reviews
Philips HTS6515
£300 buys you a very competent upscaling DVD player, with 2.1 speaker system that can produce a crisp, clear and very likeable sound
Pioneer BDP-LX71
The LX71 is a great Blu-ray player, despite a slow loading speed for interactive discs and the high price
Samsung BD-P1500
The design is pleasant, performance is good, features are impressive and the price is right
Panasonic DMP-BD35
A great little box that proves Panasonic is at the forefront of stand-alone Blu-ray players
on DVD & PVR
Hands on: Oregon Scientific ATC3K Extreme hands-free camera
If you're the type of person who shouts "Gnarly!" at the top of your voice, you might want to check out the Oregon Scientific ATC3K Extreme hands-free camcorder
More:
Do More with your Technology
- Christmas Gifts
- Gear Envy: iRiver Lplayer
- Gear Envy: Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ81 (freesat)
- Gear Envy: Apple iPhone 3G
- Gear Envy: Canon EOS 1000D
- Gear Envy: Samsung Tocco
Special Feature
Format wars: The tech that should have won
Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Travel back in time with Captain Tech and check out the format losers that should have triumphed
