Yesterday Panasonic launched two new and also the first set of freesat Blu-ray recorder to hit the UK, dubbed the DMR-BS850 and the DMR-BS750. Along with the two new Blu-ray recorders there were also 2 new BD recorders and a HD Recorder launched at the Birmingham NEC.

But we are really focusing on the UK’s first Blu-ray recorders, both recorders comes with the freesat HD feature which gives the device the capability of capturing videos in HD quality. Both device also has a twin tuner feature which makes it possible for you to record two programs at once or watch one program while recording the other.

All recording are then stored on a 500GB hard disk in H.264 format, you can store up to 24 hours of content and then copy it to a Blu-Ray Disc in a high speed copy mode.

The DMR-BS850 and the BS-750 also comes with the compatibility of connecting to a 7.1 channel surround sound system. There is a photo of the DMR-BS850 after the jump