Blog — VHS

DVDs are great! They've been around since 1999 when they were introduced to the world, and they still have a unique role in society. Even with streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, DVDs still have a place in modern day life. We don't think this will change anytime soon. This article will explore why DVDs are still a popular physical media type. DVDs are Still Useful Streaming is the new way to watch content, but DVDs are still incredibly useful. They don't require internet or Wi-Fi, which can be a benefit if these things aren't available. DVDs are a great...

It's time to say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new and improved. VHS tapes are very quickly becoming obsolete. Preserve your memories for much longer by converting your old and precious tapes and memories into a more recent and updated format. When first released, videotapes were revolutionary. Allowing you to immortalise precious moments in film forever and be able to watch them back was a dream come true for many, but it quickly became obsolete and pushed out by newer technology. Fortunately, your old VHS tapes aren't lost! They can be saved and preserved for many years...

It's hard to believe that videotapes have been around for over sixty years! It's amazing to think about how much they've impacted the development of amateur filming and TV broadcasting. Today, everyone streams films and TV shows digitally, but it wasn't always that way. For years, large tech companies fought for the most popular videotape with the highest quality video. Videotapes have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1950s. Here is a timeline of the most popular videotapes over the last sixty years, from VHS to digital streaming. 1956: 2-Inch Quadruplex Videotape The beginning of...

It never scratches, it always starts playing at the point you left off, it doesn't have any frustrating menus or loading screens, and you can get rid of obnoxious ads with a pair of scissors and tape. Best of all, no one's ever hauled it out of the house before! What could this hypothetical device be? A VHS player! The iconic video player that has been a staple of home theatre entertainment for over 30 years–fuelled by footage of yesteryear and waves of nostalgia. A Technological Breakthrough In Its Day  The Video Home System (VHS) has been around for a...