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PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder vs PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder

PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder specs

PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder
 PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder specs

PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder
Type: Set top box

Tuner: Freeview+ HD

Number of tuners: Twin

RECORDING

Hard drive capacity: 500 GB

Pause & rewind live TV: Yes

Recording time: – High definition: 129 hours
– Standard definition: 256 hours

Simultaneous recording: – Record 2 HD programmes simultaneously
– Record 1 programme whilst watching another

Series link: Yes

Remote recording: Yes

Other recording features: Convert 2D recorded material into 3D if connected to a 3D TV

FEATURES

Electronic programme guide: 7 days

Sound technology: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Digital Plus
– HE-AAC
– MPEG

Parental controls: Yes

Subtitles: Yes

TV standards: – PAL
– NTSC

External file playback: – MP3
– Xvid
– MKV
– JPEG
– MPO
– MP4
– MPEG-2
– Broadcast Stream

SMART FEATURES

Smart TV services: – BBC iPlayer
– Netflix
– Picasa

Internet browsing: Yes

Search function: Yes

Smartphone app: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

WiFi: WiFi via adapter

Ethernet: Yes

DLNA compatible: Yes

Connections: – HDMI x 1
– Optical out x 1
– USB 2.0 x 2

Memory card slot: – SD
– SDHC
– SDXC

GENERAL

Power consumption: – On mode power consumption: 28 W
– Standby power: 0.2 W

Colour: Black

Box contents: – Panasonic DMR-HWT130EB Freeview+ HD Recorder
– Remote control
– AC mains lead
– Instruction book

Dimensions: 52 x 300 x 179 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.5 kg

Price: £159

Price: £179

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Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder or PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 38 products in the same category as PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder, which is the Set top boxes category. Of these 38 products the average price was £112.24, the most expensive was £268 and the cheapest was just £10. We then looked at the price of the 38 in the same as the PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder, which of course the average was £112.24, top price was £268 and cheapest £10.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Panasonic and Panasonic, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £378.99 for Panasonic. The max for each was £4299/£4299 and minimum was £19.99/£19.99

Price analysis of PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder

Price analysis of PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder

  • PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder
  • Up to 256 hours recording
  • WiFi via adapter
  • Pause / rewind / record live TV
  • Access content on Netflix
  • BBC iPlayer
  • The 500 GB Panasonic DMR-HWT130EB Freeview+ HD Recorder gives you fantastic viewing flexibility, with dual HD tuners, a range of Smart features and plenty of recording space for all your viewing needs.Double visionWith its integrated twin HD tuners, the DMR-HWT130-EB permits you to record two HD programmes at the same time, so you’re always up to date with everything you want to watch. Thanks to Panasonic’s Long record feature, you’ll be able to record up to 256 hours of high definition content – thanks to the compression process, you’ll be able to fit more viewing onto the smaller hard driver without sacrificing quality.Not only that, but you’ll be able to record one programme whilst watching another, and the facility to pause and rewind live TV means you’ll never miss a moment. Series Link lets you record a whole series automatically, so you’ll never forget to record your favourite show.Add another dimension to your recordingsIncorporating sophisticated technology, the Panasonic D-MRHWT130E-B HD Smart Set Top Box is able to convert material recorded in 2D into exciting 3D if you’re connected to a 3D TV.Your viewing will take on a thrilling new level of depth with this innovative feature, and a range of Smart TV features ensures there’s always something to keep you entertained.Smart television at homeYou’ll always find something to watch on the DMR-HWT130-EB. BBC iPlayer offers a selection of catch-up TV on-demand so it’s easy to watch programmes you’ve missed, while Netflix has plenty of films and boxsets for the whole family.It’s simple to access these services, you can either connect to your home network via Ethernet or puchase a WiFi adapter.A DLNA feature lets you access other DLNA devices around your home to stream videos and music or play back digital photos, so you can enjoy content libraries from DLNA-compatible devices on a large, high-resolution screen. Connect to your TV via HDMI, play back files from external drives using two USB 2.0 ports and SD/SDHC/SDXC playback facilities.
  • Product codes: 5025232737901
  • PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder
  • Record all your favourite programmes with the Panasonic DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play Digital TV Recorder, offering two Freeview Play tuners and a range of Smart features. The 500 GB hard drive means you can record over 340 hours of high definition entertainment, so you won’t need to make sacrifices to keep everyone happy.Freeview PlayEnjoy a range of Freeview entertainment with the Freeview Play tuners. As well as boasting an 8 day programme guide that lets you plan what you want to watch, it also lets you scroll back through the past seven days of entertainment. You’ll be able to watch drama, news, sports and more on the catch-up TV services by simply selecting them from the programme guide.Twin tuners allow you to record two different programmes at once, so they’re ready to watch on the HWT150EB when you return home.The remote control is quick and easy to use – the Freeview Play button has been added to the remote control, giving you simple access to the catch-up services.Smart viewingThe DMR-HWT150EB Recorder can be connected to the internet using the built-in WiFi connection or Ethernet port. When you’re connected, youll be able to access a wide range of online features, so you can enjoy music and video streaming, as well as games and entertainment apps.Enjoy all your favourite boxsets on Netflix or Amazon Instant Video, or browse the internet from your TV.Perfect playbackThe HWT150EB Freeview Play Recorder lets you play back of Xvid, MKV and MP4 files so you’ll be able to enjoy high-quality viewing.It can also stream high resolution audio files over your home wireless network, so you’ll be able to hear everything clearly.Don’t forget your HDMI cables Check out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new TV has a perfect picture with improved transfer speeds. Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty when bought with any TV.With Freeview Play tuners built in, the Panasonic DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder offers entertainment for the whole family.
  • Product codes: 5025232828555

What’s better PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder or PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder?

There are obviously a number of differences between PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder and PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £159 cost of PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder is closer to the expectation you had than the £179 pricep point of PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder and PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas PANASONIC DMR-HWT150EB Freeview Play HD Recorder scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Set top boxes as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PANASONIC DMR-HWT130EB Freeview HD Recorder



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