DMR BS850

The DMR-BS850 from Panasonic is the first twin-tuner Freesat HD solution with an integrated PVR and Blu-Ray recorder.

Taking the AV word by storm with its technical specifications, the DMRBS850 has quickly established itself as  the must have gadget for the AV nut.

“Overall I’d rate the BS850 as an amazing bit of kit”

DMR-BS850, Home Cinema Choice , 5 out of 5, May 2009

Coming with a massive 500GB hard drive (over 3 times the size of Sky+HD) the Panasonic DMR-BS850 is the perfect solution for those of us dissastisfied with Sky and looking for a HD alternative that also allows us to record content in its original high-definition glory.

Of course, the main talking point of the BS850 has been the price! Coming in at just under a grand many have doubted if the DMR-BS850 is worth it, but the reviews from the leading AV magazines have put paid to any doubts.

What you get hear is a top of the range dual Freesat HD PVR (normally £300) and Blu-Ray recorder (usually around £650) in one convenient box. It will be a long while before other manufacturers can compete with Panasonic at this price point so the DMR-BS850 looks set to rule the roost of AV cabinets around the world for the forseeable future.

The DMR-BS850 also comes with ACVHD support, allowing you to insert pictures and videos straight from your camera / camcorder directly into the SD card slot.