And buying a consumer dvd writer and some dvd-r's would still be cheaper than buying a new beta set-up

CaTaClYsM wrote: I could instead just skip that whole VHS step of yours that I don't know why you put it there.
oh btw, the beta setup would cost about this much.
Betamax player 70$
Tapes, 3 or 4 each tape
Head cleaner 5 bucks
how much would the DVD writer setup cost?

MistyCaldwell wrote:CaTaClYsM wrote: I could instead just skip that whole VHS step of yours that I don't know why you put it there.

NicholasDWolfwood wrote:Get a fooking VHS then.
Betamax is obsolete, Sony announced that about 6 months ago. It's a good format, but cannot live up to today's standards.
For example, my mom has a beta tape of "The Breakfast Club", which she recorded off TV a good 10-12 years ago. It's watchable, but has static on the top and bottom of the screen, etc.
The tape is stored in her video tape cabinet with her other 2-3 dozen tapes. (VHS and Betamax)
CaTaClYsM wrote:NicholasDWolfwood wrote:Get a fooking VHS then.
Betamax is obsolete, Sony announced that about 6 months ago. It's a good format, but cannot live up to today's standards.
For example, my mom has a beta tape of "The Breakfast Club", which she recorded off TV a good 10-12 years ago. It's watchable, but has static on the top and bottom of the screen, etc.
The tape is stored in her video tape cabinet with her other 2-3 dozen tapes. (VHS and Betamax)
what the fuck do you know? you thought DVD's came out in 99. Betamax is superior to VHS in every way, the only reason it tanked was because it was forced off the market.

Synthangel wrote:I saw an interesting article the other day (well, the other month). Get a cheap computer around 486 speed (the pre-Pentiums), install two HD's in RAID-1 if you're worried about them 'crapping out', or just get one big one, install Linux and the Linux TV recording thing, get a cheap capture card, plug it into your TV, and viola! TiVo without the monthly payments and with more storage space (Oh yeah, install fans on your HD's too if you're a paranoid freak like me. It takes about an hour and around five dollars to do).
NicholasDWolfwood wrote:Get a fooking VHS then.
Betamax is obsolete, Sony announced that about 6 months ago. It's a good format, but cannot live up to today's standards.
For example, my mom has a beta tape of "The Breakfast Club", which she recorded off TV a good 10-12 years ago. It's watchable, but has static on the top and bottom of the screen, etc.
The tape is stored in her video tape cabinet with her other 2-3 dozen tapes. (VHS and Betamax)

NicholasDWolfwood wrote:CaTaClYsM wrote:NicholasDWolfwood wrote:Get a fooking VHS then.
Betamax is obsolete, Sony announced that about 6 months ago. It's a good format, but cannot live up to today's standards.
For example, my mom has a beta tape of "The Breakfast Club", which she recorded off TV a good 10-12 years ago. It's watchable, but has static on the top and bottom of the screen, etc.
The tape is stored in her video tape cabinet with her other 2-3 dozen tapes. (VHS and Betamax)
what the fuck do you know? you thought DVD's came out in 99. Betamax is superior to VHS in every way, the only reason it tanked was because it was forced off the market.
So what if I was wrong about that little thing? Who really gives a fuck, anyway?
And IMHO, DVD is superior to every other format in every way, so there.(I know a lot of older movies aren't on DVDs, like movies from the 70s and 80s)
klinky wrote:The reason Beta tanked was because the creator didn't want to share information cheaply. VHS was cheaper to implement and the creator was more willing to give infomation on using it out.
Also exactly why did you make this little thread ? Was there any point besides you telling us you're going to use Beta to record your TV shows off the TV? I really could care less.
~klinky
Mechaman wrote:Betamax player 70$
Tapes, 3 or 4 each tape
Head cleaner 5 bucks
The look on your face when the player's transport breaks six months down the line: priceless.
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