Article Link VCRs to end production this month - Page 2

sherry7899 · 07-22-16, 06:07 AM

I do have a couple dozen VHS movies, those I really want I will just replace with DVD. I also have a lot of tapes where I taped old stuff off the TV, lots of old Dancing with the Stars episodes, 1996 Olympics, stuff like that. I suppose a lot of that can be found on You Tube though.[/QUOTE]

You just reminded me that I have a bunch of VHS tapes from when I was a geek about following ice skating. They are basically from the time frame of Michelle Kwan's career and a little earlier

I should transfer those before they break down.

Sherry

Vintage VFer · 07-22-16, 11:40 AM

Yet, ironically, vinyl record albums are popping up in shops around town. Everything old is new again.

marki64 · 07-23-16, 06:59 AM

When I started purchasing dvds, I never looked back. I haven't used a VCR since 2000. I won't miss it at all. So long VCR!

sherry7899 · 07-23-16, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

Yet, ironically, vinyl record albums are popping up in shops around town. Everything old is new again.

My seventeen year old son bought three (used) David Bowie albums last night

We are very fortunate to live near one of the best record stores in the country -Princeton Record Exchange.

Sue B · 07-23-16, 08:00 AM

Most of the comments on articles about VCRs are from horror or foreign film buffs saying many of their cult favorites are VHS only. We vidiots need to chime in, too!

What are the best workouts that never made it to DVD? Pre-2000 CIAs, older Kari Andersons, the MTV workouts, even some of the fun cheesy intros to classic Firms.

Vantreesta · 07-23-16, 09:30 AM

I still have a lot of workouts on VHS. Hubby finally got me to stop buying them at thrift stores and flea markets last year. One of my favorite Halloween movies I can't find anywhere on DVD. I don't think Cher's workouts were released on DVD and they are among my favorites. A few years ago I bought a combo player that will allow me to record from VHS to DVD. I have never tried it but now I think I better get it done. Hubby pointed out that they will look horrible on the HD TVs. That's why we unhooked the VCR upstairs, bc he refused to watch them anymore with that poor quality. Bad quality is better to me than not being able to watch/do them at all!

sherry7899 · 07-23-16, 09:55 AM

We have a combo machine. We could not transfer anything (for our own use) made by MCA. I think most others worked.

hedygs · 07-23-16, 10:46 AM

I can't even count how many VHS tapes I still have. All those original Taebo workouts, Powerstrike, Joyce Vedral and loads more.

Paula N · 07-23-16, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sue B

What are the best workouts that never made it to DVD? Pre-2000 CIAs, older Kari Andersons, the MTV workouts, even some of the fun cheesy intros to classic Firms.

I do older CIAs and Kari Anderson frequently. I would add older Charlene Pricketts to this list, as well as Kirsten Kagen and G-Force.

Usia · 07-23-16, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by marki64

When I started purchasing dvds, I never looked back. I haven't used a VCR since 2000. I won't miss it at all. So long VCR!

This. I thought they stopped production of VCRs a long time ago.

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07-23-16, 06:59 AM
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07-23-16, 09:30 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I still have a lot of workouts on VHS. Hubby finally got me to stop buying them at thrift stores and flea markets last year. One of my favorite Halloween movies I can't find anywhere on DVD. I don't think Cher's workouts were released on DVD and they are among my favorites. A few years ago I bought a combo player that will allow me to record from VHS to DVD. I have never tried it but now I think I better get it done. Hubby pointed out that they will look horrible on the HD TVs. That's why we unhooked the VCR upstairs, bc he refused to watch them anymore with that poor quality. Bad quality is better to me than not being able to watch/do them at all! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

07-23-16, 09:55 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	We have a combo machine. We could not transfer anything (for our own use) made by MCA. I think most others worked. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-23-16, 10:46 AM
hedygs VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Michigan	I can't even count how many VHS tapes I still have. All those original Taebo workouts, Powerstrike, Joyce Vedral and loads more.