peter@hp-pcd.UUCP (Peter Robinson) (12/07/83)
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hp-pcd!peter Dec 6 20:51:00 1983
I am about to enter the world of video cameras and recorders. Due to the
expense involved, I would like to gather as much information as possible.
I would welcome any and all comments about various brands, models, etc.,
as well as leads to published reviews or comparison reports.
A few particular questions:
1. A great deal of the recordings will be of family and thus have long-term
value. Is there any known life expectancy of various brands of tape and
what measures can be taken to prolong it?
2. Upward compatability... Because of #1, upward compatability is an
important concern. Is it more prudent to go to VHS format because of the
seemingly larger number of vendors, or does BETA have a long future
also?
3. Any guesses on the life-span of video tape systems in general before they
become obsolete by a new technology?
Thanks for any info....
Peter Robinson
Hewlett-Packard PCD
Corvallis, OR
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