Vhs Videocassette
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History of VHS Tapes
Video Home System (VHS) tape and the VHS recorder were developed by a team at the Victor Company of Japan (JVC) in 1976. Videotape is a linear system of storing information. VHS originally stood for Vertical Helical Scan, a reference to the recording system used. Later in 1976, the VHS format was introduced by JVC and Panasonic.
Although its primary rival was Sony's Betamax, there was a brief period of time when other companies such as Philips, MCA, and RCA produced different tape formats and disc systems. All of these systems failed to capture the market and never became popular. VHS won out due to its many advantages including, the ability to rewind and fast forward at quicker rate, the unthreading system, and more importantly its longer recording time. VHS videocassettes peaked with the sale of The Lion King, which sold more than 30 million copies in the U.S. alone. The VHS format continued to thrive for two decades until the invention of the DVD.
By 2000, DVD had become a much more popular and efficient tape format. DVD sales rapidly surpassed VHS in the United States and from the time DVD came had reached the end of its time on the scene, VHS tape experienced a rapid decline. The last VHS tape that was mass-produced was The History of Violence. By 2005, the use of VHS tape for feature films had stopped. VHS videocassettes had been discontinued for release to the public. VHS had a long and prosperous run. By the end of 2005, there were still an estimated 90 million machines that played VHS tape and were still functioning. VHS tape had a long career and its impact will continue to be felt as the next generation of hi-def formats takes its place in recording world.
About the Author
Chris Papciak has been working with computers and media for over 15 years. He has extensive knowledge in the field of media transfers, more specifically video tapes. He currently works as as a video transfer technician at a Southern California based company called DVD Your Memories, which specializes in converting old media formats to digital such as Film to DVD San Diego and VHS to DVD San Diego.
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Maxell VHS Videocassette $6.99 10 10 Minute 10 Minute VHS Analog Videocassette BT-10MXL/10 Bulk Maxell Not Applicable VHS VHS Videocassette www.maxell.com |
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TDK VHS Videocassette $1.99 36330 6 Hour 6 Hour VHS Analog Videocassette Not Applicable TDK TDK Electronics VHS VHS - Standard Grade VHS Videocassette www.tdk.com |
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Maxell Standard VHS Videocassette $7.99 0% 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS - SP 214049 4 Hour 4 Hour VHS - LP 6 Hour 6 Hour VHS - EP Standard VHS Videocassette provide clear, sharp pictures and bright colors. Excellent tape durability. Great for recording in extended play modes. SP mode: 2 hours. LP mode: 4 hours. EP mode: 6 hours. Analog Videocassette Maxell No Not Applicable Standard VHS Videocassette VHS VHS - Standard Grade www.maxell.com |
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maxell 214016 VHS Videocassette $2.99 Features: Videocassette Technology: VHS - Standard Grade Storage Capacity: 2 Hour VHS - SP; 6 Hour VHS - EP Memory Chip: Not Applicable Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited |
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TDK Media / TDK VHS Videocassette / 38240 $26.83 TDK Media - TDK VHS Videocassette - 38240 |
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Maxell Premium VHS-C Videocassette $6.99 2 203020 30 Minute 30 Minute VHS-C Premium quality, extremely durable camcorder videocassette. Offers outstanding performance in VHS-C camcorders. Analog Videocassette Maxell Not Applicable Premium VHS-C Videocassette VHS-C www.maxell.com |
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Maxell T-160HG VHS Videocassette $2.99 2.67 Hour 2.67 Hour VHS 224510 Premium high grade videotape for outstanding picture and sound quality High Grade is ideal for full-feature stereo VCRs and recording from full-size camcorders Great for recording in extended play modes (EP/LP) Analog Videocassette Maxell Not Applicable T-160HG VHS Videocassette VHS VHS - High Grade www.maxell.com |
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maxell 224510 T-160HG VHS Videocassette $10.99 Features: Videocassette Technology: VHS - High Grade Storage Capacity: 2.67 Hour VHS Memory Chip: Not Applicable Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited |
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TDK Superior Quality VHS Videocassette $19.99 10 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS TDK Superior Quality VHS is a high grade VHS videocassette designed to provide solid performance for a variety of applications ranging from daily broadcast recording to transferring camcorder footage. It's well suited for recording digital sources, such as satellite broadcasts. Analog Videocassette Not Applicable Superior Quality VHS Videocassette T-120RVS10TG TDK TDK Electronics VHS VHS - High Grade www.tdk.com |
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Maxell Standard Grade VHS Videocassette $5.99 0% 0.05" 1" Height x 7.50" Width x 4.25" Depth 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS - SP 214048 3 6 Hour 6 Hour VHS - EP 1 x Standard Grade VHS Videocassette High quality videotape provides clearer, sharper pictures and brighter colors Outstanding tape durability, capable of withstanding the day-to-day demands of multi-purpose recording Great for recording in extended play modes (EP/LP) Analog Videocassette Black Lifetime Limited Maxell No Not Applicable Standard Grade VHS Videocassette VHS VHS - Standard Grade www.maxell.com |
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maxell 214049 Standard VHS Videocassette $13.99 Features: Videocassette Technology: VHS - Standard Grade Storage Capacity: 2 Hour VHS - SP; 4 Hour VHS - LP; 6 Hour VHS - EP Memory Chip: Not Applicable Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited |
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Maxell High Grade VHS Videocassette $2.99 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS - SP 224915 6 Hour 6 Hour VHS - EP Premium high grade videotape for outstanding picture and sound quality High Grade is ideal for full-feature stereo VCRs and recording from full-size camcorders Great for recording in extended play modes (EP/LP) Analog Videocassette High Grade VHS Videocassette Lifetime Limited Maxell Not Applicable VHS VHS - High Grade www.maxell.com |
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Maxell High Grade VHS-C Videocassette $2.99 1 203010 30 Minute 30 Minute VHS-C Premium quality, extremely durable camcorder tape. Offers outstanding performance in VHS-C camcorders. Analog Videocassette High Grade VHS-C Videocassette Maxell Not Applicable VHS-C VHS-C - High Grade www.maxell.com |
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Maxell / Maxell High Grade VHS-C Videocassette / 203010 $16.19 Maxell - Maxell High Grade VHS-C Videocassette - 203010 |
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Maxell P/I PLUS VHS Videocassette $1.99 0.50" 1 Hour 1 Hour VHS - LP 1.50 Hour 1.50 Hour VHS - EP 217112 30 Minute 30 Minute VHS - SP This Maxell P/I Plus Videocassette is unsurpassed in video and chroma output that's why the image is so sharp and realistic. Its audio frequency response and audio signal-to-noise ratio is clearly of superior quality, so the resulting sound reproduction is as superb as the picture quality. Analog Videocassette Maxell Not Applicable P/I PLUS VHS Videocassette VHS www.maxell.com |
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Maxell Premium High Grade VHS Videocassette $6.99 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS - SP 224939 3 6 Hour 6 Hour VHS - EP Premium high grade videocassette for outstanding picture and sound quality. High Grade is ideal for full-feature stereo VCRs and recording from full-size camcorders. Great for recording in extended play modes (EP/LP). Analog Videocassette Maxell Not Applicable Premium High Grade VHS Videocassette VHS VHS - High Grade www.maxell.com |
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maxell 224915 High Grade VHS Videocassette $9.99 Features: Videocassette Technology: VHS - High Grade Storage Capacity: 2 Hour VHS - SP; 6 Hour VHS - EP Memory Chip:Not Applicable Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited |
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TDK T-120HS Analog Videocassette $2.99 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS 30000 Analog Videocassette Not Applicable T-120HS T-120HS VHS Videocassette TDK TDK Electronics VHS VHS - Standard Grade www.tdk.com |
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Maxell 213030 Standard Grade VHS Videocassette $5.99 1 Year 2.67 Hour 2.67 Hour VHS 213030 213030 Standard Grade VHS Videocassette 3 HIgh quality video tape provides clearer,sharper pictures and brighter colors.Outstanding tape durability.Capable of withstanding the day to day demands of multi purpose recording. Analog Videocassette Brick Maxell No VHS VHS - Standard Grade www.maxell.com |
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224510 - Maxell T-160Hg Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 160Minute $3.16 high Grade Vhs Videocassette Provide Outstanding Picture And Sound Quality. Ideal For Full-feature Stereo Vcrs And Recording From Full-size Camcorders. Great For Recording In Extended Play Modes (ep/lp). [94036] Recycled UPC: 025215224515 UNSPC: 45131604 1.20x4.50x8.00 4.1L x 7.5W x 1H 0.45 LB |
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maxell 203010 High Grade VHS-C Videocassette $9.99 Recording Time (SP Mode): 30 Mins Pack: 1 Features: Videocassette Technology: VHS-C - High Grade Storage Capacity: 30 Minute VHS-C Memory Chip: Not Applicable Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited |
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203020 - Maxell Premium Vhs-C Videocassette - Vhs-C - 30Minute $8.56 premium Quality, Extremely Durable Camcorder Videocassette. Offers Outstanding Performance in Vhs-c Camcorders. [T38049] UPC: 025215203022 UNSPC: 45131604 5L x 4W x 1H 0.56 LB |
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224915 - Maxell High Grade Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 120Minute - Sp $2.73 maxell Vhs Videocassette Provide Outstanding Picture And Sound Quality. Ideal For Home Theater And Satellite Systems. Great For Recording In Extended Play Modes (ep/lp). [1057641] Recycled UPC: 025215224911 UNSPC: 45131604 7.4L x 4.1W x 1.1H 0.5 LB |
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Maxell Standard Grade Vhs Videocassette $3.99 6 hours in EP mode Superior sound and picture quality Ideal for home theater applications and extended play recording For everyday recording Designed for use only with recorders that have VHS mark Made in Korea Household , Electronics , TV & Video , Blank Media |
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TDK T-160RVS3 VHS Cassette $6.99 2 Hour 2 Hour VHS Analog Videocassette Not Applicable T-160RVS3 T-160RVS3 VHS Cassette TDK TDK Electronics VHS www.tdk.com |
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214016 - Maxell Standard Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 0.05 inch - 120Minute - Sp, 360Minute - Ep $2.14 standard Vhs Videocassette Provide Clear, Sharp Pictures And Bright Colors. Excellent Tape Durability. [MAX214016] UPC: 025215214011 UNSPC: 45131604 1.00x4.25x7.50 4.1L x 7.4W x 1H 0.5 LB |
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maxell 203020 Premium VHS-C Videocassette $12.99 Media Type: VHS-C Recording Time (SP Mode): 30 Mins Pack: 2 Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited |
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203010 - Maxell High Grade Vhs-C Videocassette - Vhs-C - 30Minute $4.53 premium Quality, Extremely Durable Camcorder Tape. Offers Outstanding Performance in Vhs-c Camcorders. [T38048] Recycled UPC: 025215203015 UNSPC: 45131604 |
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213010 - Maxell Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 160Minute $3.07 high Quality Videotape Provides Clearer, Sharper Pictures And Brighter Colors outstanding Tape Durability, Capable of Withstanding The Day-to-day Demands of Multi-purpose Recording great For Recording in Extended Play Modes (ep/lp) [MAX213010] Recycled UPC: 025215213014 UNSPC: 45131604 7.5L x 4.25W x 1H 0.6 LB |
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213027 - Maxell Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 180Minute $5.7 great For Recording in Extended Play Modes (ep/lp) high Quality Videotape Provides Clearer, Sharper Pictures And Brighter Colors outstanding Tape Durability, Capable of Withstanding The Day-to-day Demands of Multi-purpose Recording [T38128] UPC: 025215215001 UNSPC: 45131604 7.5L x 4W x 1H 0.49 LB |
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224939 - Maxell Premium High Grade Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 120Minute - Sp $10.93 premium High Grade Videocassette For Outstanding Picture And Sound Quality. High Grade is Ideal For Full-feature Stereo Vcrs And Recording From Full-size Camcorders. Great For Recording in Extended Play Modes (ep/lp). [T38201] UPC: 00025215224935 UNSPC: 45131604 7.5L x 4.1W x 3H 1.4 LB |
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214049 - Maxell Standard Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 120Minute - Sp, 240Minute - Lp, 360Minute - Ep $13.14 standard Vhs Videocassette Provide Clear, Sharp Pictures And Bright Colors. Excellent Tape Durability. Great For Recording in Extended Play Modes. SP Mode: 2 Hours. LP Mode: 4 Hours. EP Mode: 6 Hours. [T38136] UPC: 025215214042 UNSPC: 45131604 7.5L x 4W x 4H 1.91 LB |
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Maxell Corp. Of America MAX214016 VHS Videocassette 2 to 6 Hours of Recording $18.06 Standard videocassette tapes provide clear sharp pictures and bright colors. Excellent tape durability. Great for recording in extended play modes. SP mode: 2 hours. LP mode: 4 hours. EP mode: 6 hours. |
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Maxell StandardGrade Vhs Videocassette 4 Pack $25.26 120 minutes recording time. Great for recording in extended play modes (EP/LP) and for multi purpose recording. Clearer sharper pictures. Brighter colors. Outstanding tape durability. Withstands multipurpose day to day use. Great for extended play modes. |
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23021121 - Fujifilm Hq T-120 Vhs Videocassette - Vhs - 120Minute $4.4 [E09348] UPC: 00074101611205 UNSPC: 45131604 7.5L x 4W x 1H 0.52 LB |



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