Last month, the lone remaining maker of the VCR ended production of these once-groundbreaking machines because sales had fallen to only 750,000 units per year. Ironically, this announcement comes as we mark the 40th anniversary of the VHS format. The once-ubiquitous VHS tape outlasted several of its competitors, including Betamax and laser discs.
But wait a moment…only 750,000 units per year? Clearly, there are significant numbers of folks with collections of VHS tapes containing favorite films, home movies, and treasured recordings. We know you value your video collection and that’s why we offer several unique gifts for enjoying and storing your VHS cassette tapes.
Nevertheless, you may want to consider transferring the contents of your tapes to DVD. This easy-to-use device will preserve cherished home movies on digital DVDs before they are lost forever. The entire process requires little more than inserting the source cassette and a blank DVD and following onscreen prompts. The finished DVDs play on any disc player or computer, creating unique gifts of memories to share with family and friends.
Add more enjoyment of your favorite VHS tapes with these wireless TV speakers that set up on a chair or couch backrest to provide clear, easier-to-hear audio. The speakers are designed to contour to a backrest and transmit audio wirelessly from a TV to the speakers. The speakers tilt inward to project audio toward the listener, allowing you to hear a movie more clearly without disturbing others.
For storing your irreplaceable VHS tapes alongside newer CDs and DVDs, this Mission-style media library holds them all. Available exclusively from Hammacher Schlemmer, the unit has eighteen solid-wood shelves that can be raised or lowered to any height, allowing you to create custom storage configurations. Tempered glass doors with brushed steel door pulls help keep dust at bay.
So a final hats-off to the VHS tape as we celebrate its 40th anniversary. Festivities begin at 12:00…12:00…12:00.
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