The DMR-HW220 has a generous built-in 1TB HDD that records up to 140 hours of HDTV programs in Direct Recording mode. It features twin HD tuners, allowing users to record two HD broadcasts at the same time.

Panasonic Australia, Audio, Blu-ray and DVD product marketing manager Anthony Smyth says, “This is an exciting move for Panasonic into a growing market. Panasonic has held the market leader position in DVD/Blu-ray Recorders for the last 12 months; and this new product announcement means Panasonic now offers consumers a full portfolio of recording devices for the home.”

The new DMR-HW220 features Panasonic’s VIERA Connect IPTV platform. The platform easily connects to popular social networking sites and services including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter; and offers Skype functionality; as well as Yahoo!7’s PLUS7 and ABC iView for an even wider variety of internet content from the comfort of your living room.

Anthony says, “This PVR model sets the benchmark for easier and convenient recording of content in the home and offers a host of connectivity features including VIERA Connect, built in Wi-Fi and an easy to use interface.”