Betamax was much better than VHS. We had a unit that we had for many years that we just junked. Even today's VHS was no comparison to the old Betamax.

BUT Sony wanted total control of both the units and the tapes while JVC decided to put out the specs for the recorders but kept the tape manufacturing confidential. They knew that they could make more money selling tapes over selling recorders, much like giving away a razor to sell the blades. At least that is what I read.


Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer.
It's called the Heineken Maneuver.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware