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    #179: The Videotape Format War

    January 10th, 2023 · 8 minutes

    The 1980s were a magical time when the world enjoyed neon, disco and Betamax.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Videotape format war - Wikipedia
    Videotape - Wikipedia
    Format war - Wikipedia
    Betamax - Wikipedia
    Sony Corp. of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc. - Wikipedia
    VHS - Wikipedia
    The VHS cassette was more clever than Beta - Technology Connections on YouTube
    Why Sony's Beta Videotape System Failed (Part 1) - Technology Connections on YouTube
    Why Sony's Beta Videotape System Failed (Part 2) - Technology Connections on YouTube