Panasonic DMR-BW500 Blu-ray recorder now available in Australia

Panasonic has just announced that their DMR-BW500 Blu-ray recorder should now be in stock in Australian stores. It holds the distinction of being the first Blu-ray recorder to be sold outside of Japan. As we had previously announced it offers full 1080p recording on its 500GB HDD or onto Blu-ray media. It also includes a Twin HD Digital Tuner which allows you to record two programs simultaneously.

The unit is priced at $2,299 AUD ($2171.00 USD), which might seem like a lot until we compare it to the first DVD recorders to hit Australia back in 2000 which started at $6,499 AUD ($6138.31).

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Aussies get Panasonic DMR-BW500 twin-tuner Blu-ray/HDD recorders

Panasonic is set to release the DMR-BW500 in Australia this June. It offers the highest recording available with full 1080p recording onto the built in 500GB HDD or Blu-ray media. The HDD holds up to 72 hours of 1080p content while a 50GB double-layer Blu-ray disc will hold 6 hours and 40 minutes in 1080p. On the audio front, it can record 5.1-channel Dolby Digital surround sound broadcasts with no deterioration in sound quality or surround effects. Other models that have been announced are the DMR-EX88, DMR-EX78 and DMR-EZ48V. Check out the link below for more info.

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