Christmas — or Xmas as it’s now known, on account of Jesus being largely forgotten …

We got rather excited about Panasonic’s latest DVD recorder range last week, and the company has already started delivering on its lofty promises. The ES15 is slightly different from the rest of the range as it doesn’t feature an integrated digital tuner or HDMI output. However, its USP is a high-value price tag, with interesting features that include progressive-scan video …

We’ve never seen anything quite like the Panasonic DMR-EH80V. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of DVD recorders, with both a hard drive and a VHS deck busting out of its oversized chassis. Going back to VHS is like an 80s nostalgia trip — you want to fire up a massive IBM ThinkPad and listen to Wham! for the complete experience. In …