Re: OT CGW Article
 

Sony's format was Betamax (not VHS). Most everyone else was VHS. Beta, as it became to be called, was generally superior.

Re: OT CGW Article
 

Wups, Slynky you are absolutely correct. Sony built Betamax while JVC built VHS.

Sony VHS Page

Re: OT CGW Article
 

Just ran a few searches, and I think it was this thread that gave me the dèjá vu. It appears that they're different articles.

*ditzy 90's child mode ON*
like, OMG! u mean ppl actually USED VHS tapes????? like, y didnt they use, like, dvds and stuff, u no?? OMG!
*ditzy 90's child mode OFF*

(disclaimer)
If you are a ditzy 90's child, and the thought of suing me for slander comes into your mind, do yourself a favor. Forget about it, move on, and go beg your daddy to buy you a new DVD. It will make you feel better.
(/disclaimer)