[net.video] VCR Tapes, which ones to buy?

rg (03/01/83)

I have just purchased a VCR (GE 3018) and I would like to know which
are the best tapes to buy.  I have bought one JVC high grade tape
($12.95).  Can I get some comments (quality, cost, etc.) on some other
brands (TDK, Maxell, etc.).  I will post the results when enough data
comes in.

rg (03/04/83)

So far I have tried three different tapes on my new GE stereo VCR.
The machine came with a GE tape (probably not made by GE).  I then
bought a JVC High Grade tape, which showed a little better performace.
Both tapes were very good on the SP speed, as good as the original.
On LP, the JVC show some degredation.  The GE tape a little worse than
the JVC.  Both were bad on the EP speed.  The third tape a Maxell High Grade.
This is orginal quality on the SP.  Just a little less on the LP (but
noticebly better than the other two).  And not too bad on the EP speed.
I want to try the TDK High Grade next.  And probably the normal grades for
JVC, Maxell, and TDK.  Then I'll by a quantity of the best one for my machine.

Has anyone else performed similar test with the GE 3018 and what did you
find.  And what about other machines?