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Panasonic DMR-EZ28K quick take

While CNET has not reviewed the Panasonic DMR-EZ28K, we have reviewed two very similar models, the Panasonic DMR-EZ48VK and Panasonic DMR-EA18K.

The DMR-EZ28K is nearly identical to the DMR-EA18K, except that the DMR-EZ28K adds a digital tuner and DivX playback to the feature set. The DMR-EZ48VK has a digital tuner and DivX support, but it also has a built-in VCR. While both the DMR-EZ28K and DMR-EZ48VK have digital tuners, neither product can output digital broadcasts at high-definition resolutions.

For more information on digital tuners and the DTV transitions, see CNET's Quick Guide to Digital TV.

New Panasonic DVD recorders sure to disappoint ATSC fans

One of our predictions for CES 2008 was that DVD recorders with ATSC tuners would get a couple of key features upgrades that take full advantage of the built-in digital tuner. Well, if Panasonic's new line of DVD recorders is any indication, we were wrong.

Despite some significant clamoring for a DVD recorder with a hard drive, the new Panasonic Diga line of DVD recorders includes only two standard DVD recorders, plus two DVD/VHS recorder combo units. There's also no mention of a few features we were hoping for: true HD output for ATSC programming, an EPG … Read more