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Are there any stores in Houston that specialize in VCRs

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by JBIIRockets, Jul 5, 2002.

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  1. JBIIRockets

    JBIIRockets Member

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    By that, I mean that they sell different VCRs than the crap that is sold at Circuit City and Best Buy.

    I'm looking for a VCR (besides Panasonic), that can record in three speeds, that is a must.

    Apparently, C. City, and Best buy don't carry a VCR that can record at the three speeds.

    Are there stores that sell higher quality VCRs besides tweeter.

    Help.
     
    #1 JBIIRockets, Jul 5, 2002
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    out of curiousity, why "besides Panasonic?"

    i've got a Panasonic VCR that records in all three speeds and see nothing wrong with it.

    Hmmm, what do you know that I don't??? :D
     
    #2 drapg, Jul 5, 2002
  3. Sonny

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    JB - I used to have an old Emerson VCR that would record in 3 speeds. Now that you mention it I have a nice JVC VCR that only records in EP/SP. What do you need all three speeds for? You should consider getting a Tivo if you record that much.

    I would check Conn's or Wal-Mart, you might be suprised. Why not buy it online, you will get a better selection/price.
     
    #3 Sonny, Jul 6, 2002
  4. JBIIRockets

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    Well, I have had my Panasonic for just over a year, and I record with it a lot, but about two weeks ago, it just gave out.

    When I use still frame, (by pushing pause button) the screen becomes nearly black, and when i record in LP and then replay it the screen constaly moves in a downward direction, it does not stay stationary.

    Then, tonight wehn I tried to rewind, something inside the VCR caught the tape and scrathed it up.
     
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    Yeah, I forgot about Conns.

    I hate taping in SLP, because three years down the road the quality is horrible.
     
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    Does ANYONE ever actually record in LP? If so, why?

    Of the 6 or so VHS VCRs I've owned, I think I have used LP exactly zero times. All VHS VCRs will playback all three speeds.
     
    #6 x34, Jul 6, 2002
  7. Vengeance

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    I don't know if it records at 3 speeds, but Sam's has a Hitachi that is actually quite good. 6 head (4 video, 2 audio).
     
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  8. Dr of Dunk

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    Well, if you don't like Panasonic, you may not like JVC, Quasar, or Technics either. They're all owned by the same company - Matsu****a.

    EDIT : uuh, that's Matsu{s}{h}{i}{t}a.

    I was pissed I had to buy a new VCR the other day. I probably use a VCR about 2 times a year now, but still needed one to transfer some old videos to digital format later this summer. Of course my VCR drops dead after about 5 years (it was a ProScan if you're interested). I hate having to buy yesterday's technology. :mad:
     
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    Fry's has that Hitachi 6 Head Hi Fi on sale for $59

    Why not just record in SP?
     
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    <a href="http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?coe=0&oidPath=0%3a-15633%3a-18492%3a627382&mt=a&n=0&BV_SessionID=_SC_0972164118.1025986582_CS_&BV_EngineID=ccdgadcfijlhimlcfkfcfkjdgoodflh.0">This is the one I was talking about</a>, but it only records in 2 speeds according to the specs.
     
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  11. JBIIRockets

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    Well, i gave in and bought a Panasonic, the same one that gave out on me, but I bought it for 70$ (Best Buy Open Box Value), and then bought a 30$ service plan that is good for four years.
     
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  12. Dr of Dunk

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    Ouch. Thirty bucks for a $70 item. :( I would've just said "screw the extended warranty".

    I'm thinkin' I won't even own a VCR in the next 6 months.


    ... I hope, I hope, I hope...
     
    #12 Dr of Dunk, Jul 6, 2002
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