Article Link VCRs to end production this month - Page 3

yogapam · 07-23-16, 11:26 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!

Same here.

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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.

Our son is into vinyl & has a new turntable. He prefers vintage albums when he can find them in good condition, but buys new ones too. I have found him some good ones at thrift stores.

Jennifer R · 07-23-16, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue B

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.

Patrick Goudeau CIA 9001. I have not one but two VHS copies. And 3 players

I also have G-Force and Charlene Prickett on VHS.

Paula N · 07-23-16, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer R

Patrick Goudeau CIA 9001. I have not one but two VHS copies.

I recently obtained this workout and understand your love of it. I have not yet mastered it, but am having fun doing so.

Vantreesta · 07-23-16, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

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

I do wonder if it's going to work since it won't transfer copyrighted material.

bubbles76 · 07-23-16, 03:41 PM

Hopefully this means that it will take another 10 years for them to stop producing dvd players

yogapam · 07-23-16, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbles76

Hopefully this means that it will take another 10 years for them to stop producing dvd players

I hope at least 10, lol! I like steaming and downloads, I've still got a lot of DVDs!

Pie · 07-24-16, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bubbles76

Hopefully this means that it will take another 10 years for them to stop producing dvd players

+1. I haven't seen a vcr in many years.....

ots · 07-24-16, 10:16 PM

So sad - I have about 40 VHS that I still occasionally do. Be kind and rewind. RIP VCRs.

spotted zebra · 07-25-16, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vantreesta

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!

Cher's workouts are available on DVD in Europe in Pal region 2 format if you have a multi region DVD player, for instance at Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb...er+fitness+dvd

I have a combo player (not region-free unfortunately), and never knew it would allow me to transfer VHS to DVD. I should look into this, as I still have retro and offbeat workouts that never came out on DVD. I'm tempted to buy another dvd player or two while we can still get dvd players.

ETA: Some other VHS workouts which made it to DVD abroad (Pal region 2) but not here I don't think, include: Elle Macpherson's program (renamed "The Body Workout"), plus the workouts that Claudia Schiffer and Susan Powter did.

horsemom2 · 07-25-16, 09:46 AM

I have several back up vcrs.
However, I forgot to get the remotes for the last two found at a garage sale!

At least one of them is put to good use being an adapter for my surround sound system and still plays a VHS in my basement workout area.

I had converted dozens of VHS into files with a dongle device and shared them on youtube
but I lost a lot of the converted VHS files when youtube deleted my account.
I did not back them all up on dvdrs because I still could use my VHS.
Just wanted to make them available for people who no longer had a vcr.
I lost interest in converting them after that.

Barb S

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07-23-16, 03:41 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Hopefully this means that it will take another 10 years for them to stop producing dvd players __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

07-24-16, 10:16 PM
ots Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: maryland	So sad - I have about 40 VHS that I still occasionally do. Be kind and rewind. RIP VCRs.

07-25-16, 09:46 AM
horsemom2 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ	I have several back up vcrs. However, I forgot to get the remotes for the last two found at a garage sale! At least one of them is put to good use being an adapter for my surround sound system and still plays a VHS in my basement workout area. I had converted dozens of VHS into files with a dongle device and shared them on youtube but I lost a lot of the converted VHS files when youtube deleted my account. I did not back them all up on dvdrs because I still could use my VHS. Just wanted to make them available for people who no longer had a vcr. I lost interest in converting them after that. Barb S __________________ Barb S Visit my blog for info about various video sites including tips for downloading or streaming video files: neverendingplateau.blogspot.com