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Originally posted by NotFromHere
As a commercial venture. Saying that Beta and DAT are still used professionally (not Beta per se, but Super Beta) is like saying that records are still a success. There was a time when DAT and mini-disc were available in every electronics store in 50 states. They were wave of the future. DAT lasted about 3 years and mini disc a little longer than that.
I'm just saying that's their rep in the business. I didn't invent it.
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So, what you're saying is that sony has introduced a lot of products that have flopped.
Do you think Beta would have flopped in the absence of VHS? Because that would be the more interesting question. although it wouldn't shed light on whether blue ray will win out.
