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yazorin
 Post subject: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2012, 01:47 
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how much better(if it all) is beta over vhs? i know there are some Die hard beta fans out there so what the deal with it?
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2012, 03:52 
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better sound for sure, and I think picture.
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2012, 04:41 
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Beta lost out early on in that format war skirmish.
In my opinion a better video resolution then the winner VHS.
Beta was just getting established and then overnight.... poof....TKO !
Several buddies still swear that Beta is hands down better then VHS and are devoted to it after all this time.
Not certain about the sound myself.......
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2012, 14:42 
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i would probably get into it if there was a better selection for titles
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 13 Mar 2012, 14:42 
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This page gives a good rundown on the advantages Beta had over VHS . . .

A History of Video Formats - Sony Betmax
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PostPosted: 13 Mar 2012, 20:05 
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elahrairrah wrote:
This page gives a good rundown on the advantages Beta had over VHS . . .

A History of Video Formats - Sony Betmax


:thumbup: Nice link with vintage pro and consumer audio/video gear.

The Laserdisc made it's US debut in 1977. The 12" discs look much like an overgrown DVD on steroids. :lol:
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 14 Mar 2012, 01:38 
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elahrairrah wrote:
This page gives a good rundown on the advantages Beta had over VHS . . .

A History of Video Formats - Sony Betmax


so pioneer and toshiba sided with beta while sharp and hitachi sided with vhs huh? beta got the good companies hands down!
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 14 Mar 2012, 14:37 
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yazorin wrote:
elahrairrah wrote:
This page gives a good rundown on the advantages Beta had over VHS . . .

A History of Video Formats - Sony Betmax


so pioneer and toshiba sided with beta while sharp and hitachi sided with vhs huh? beta got the good companies hands down!

I noticed that too! I'm surprised beta lost with so many good companies backing it
  
 
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 Post subject: Re: beta vs vhs
PostPosted: 14 Mar 2012, 14:56 
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jeb86home wrote:
yazorin wrote:
elahrairrah wrote:
This page gives a good rundown on the advantages Beta had over VHS . . .

A History of Video Formats - Sony Betmax


so pioneer and toshiba sided with beta while sharp and hitachi sided with vhs huh? beta got the good companies hands down!

I noticed that too! I'm surprised beta lost with so many good companies backing it

This article is probably the best explanation as to why Betamax failed (and it's not because they didn't get p0rn on the format!)

The Rise and Fall of Beta
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