Adding an exciting new dimension to the Blu-ray standard, Panasonic have introduced two High Definition recorders which also feature Freesat+. The 250GB DMR-BS750 is available in the UK now.

Dual Freesat tuners give you the flexibility to record two programmes while watching a Blu-ray movie. The good news as far as Blu-ray recording goes is that the BBC has lifted the restriction on their HD channel to allow viewers to burn one copy to Blu-ray. Until now, recordings from BBC HD have been tightly restricted, the coorporation not allowing archiving to hard disc. Restrictions may still apply on some imported US material however.

Both recorders from Panasonic being Freesat+ certified, offer a tried and tested EPG (electronic programme guide) to make it easy to set up and manage recording schedules. Features include 'series record' and 'accurate recording' - a feature which monitors the programmes’ actual running time so it doesn’t clip any of the recording should the schedule slip.

With BD Live support for online interactivity and 1080/24p playback, Panasonic have not compromised on high end Blu-ray features. All of the HD audio codecs are supported and you also get access to Panasonic's VieraCast technology, which allows you to watch, amongst other things, YouTube videos on your TV.

If the BBC introduce their iPlayer to Freesat as promised later this year, these Blu-ray players will become even more desirable. The catch? Well inevitably a pretty hefty price tag ...

Panasonic DMR-BS750