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Which one should of stayed
VHS 33%  33%  [ 1 ]
BETA 67%  67%  [ 2 ]
Total votes : 3

bjmax31
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23 Nov 2006, 1:03 am

I personly like beta it is smaller

what do you think?

(please note i move the CD vs LP to another thread sorry about that)

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23 Nov 2006, 1:12 am

LP. The most interesting songs that I have are on LPs, and the cover art is a lot easier on my eyes.



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23 Nov 2006, 7:54 am

Not only smaller but higher quality. In fact, our format of choice at work is DigiBeta. Unbeatable picture...too bad it's not compatible with my 1983-vintage Betamax (which still whips VHS).



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28 Nov 2006, 7:43 am

Beta has a great looking picture. It was used in the professional world as BetaCam long after it lost popularity as a household format. I like the mechanism too, the mechanicals of the Beta decks are a bit simpiler and more reliable than that of VHS decks. Only problem is that Sony charges you out the a$$ for parts to repair and maintain them!

I also liked Sony's 8mm format too, which was simply a minature version of Beta.

I'm like Cockney...I love LP's too. I found a technics MK1200 turntable at a yard sale, and I love cranking up my old albums on the big stereo!



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28 Nov 2006, 8:50 am

Count me in for the LPs. Some nights I just can't stop listening.



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28 Nov 2006, 9:16 am

LPs have stayed/still being made,have a shelf full of LPs-bought since year 2000,
mostly electronic music.