Compare Panasonic DMR-EX83 (250 GB) DVD Recorder to Samsung BD-E5300 Blu-ray Player

The Panasonic DMR-EX83-EBK features a built-in 250GB hard disk drive that will provide an additional recording capability of up to 440 hours (in EP mode). Its built-in digital tuner also allows you to watch all standard free to air digital channels. This impressive machine offers recording and playback of a wide variety of formats including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW. It also features time slip recording which will allow you to start watching a programme before it has finished recording to the end. It’s also possible to transfer files from digital devices using the USB input and the SD memory card slot. These files, as well as data from CDs can easily be saved on the hard drive. So it’s ideal for storing your music and displaying your photos. Thanks to upscaling technology, this player can give your standard definition DVDs a near high definition “makeover” when connected to a compatible 1080p TV. You’ll notice detail in your favourite films you’ve never spotted before! Less

For those looking to get the most out of their home viewing experience, the Samsung BD-E5300 Blu-Ray Disc Player is the perfect addition to the home theater. Sleek and elegantly designed, the BD-E5300 supports cinema-quality resolution with 1080p HD - meaning you won't have to leave home to get the movie theater experience. The Samsung BD-E5300 Blu-Ray Disc Player also allows you to easily connect to various online services and other devices and search for your favorite movies and shows. The Samsung BD-E5300 Blu-Ray Disc Player simplifies your viewing experience even further by allowing you to control all HDMI-compatible devices with one single remote with Anynet+. Add to that USB connectivity for hard drives, cameras, mp3 players, and other devices, and the viewing and listening possibilities are endless. Less