moriarty@fluke.UUCP (Jeff Meyer) (09/14/84)
I'm not really up on the non-stereo VCR's (I understand VHS & Beta's are
about equal here, but best check out other's opinion of that). But as to
the 830 Beta tapes, I have a few. I discovered from my local Video person
(bless her chromatic heart) that the 830 tapes (at least the Sony ones) are
made of thinner material than any of the shorter speeds, and so are of less
quality. I haven't noticed THAT much degredation, but it is there. I use
'em for recording the news and other things where quality of picture and
sound are not important (Dan Rather in living color is just not a high
priority). Other 830 tapes may be better made, but I doubt it.
"Who are you, who are so wise in the ways of Science?"
Moriarty, aka Jeff Meyer
John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc.
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