10 Video Adds #13: VHS Tapes (More Anime; Another Screener Copy)

[KieranD212]

Im going to make a database of my video game collection, i really like how the cards look but its much easier to query and sort a database. Thank you for bringing the idea to my attention!

[cessnaace]

@KieranD212 Whatever works for you. I like the physicality of the cards. Probably due to how long I've been around. When I was in High School our school computer used punch cards. :)

STAY AWESOME! :)

[KieranD212]

@cessnaace Yeah i also like the look and feel of the cards, you can just pull one out as needed but overall i find it easier to sort and search through a database. Different strokes for different folks i guess, i guess it also comes down to what you are familiar working with.

[cessnaace]

@KieranD212 I use online databases (LaserDisc Database; UMD Database; DVD Aficionado), but I use the cards too.

STAY AWESOME! :)

[cessnaace]

@KieranD212 I use online databases (LaserDisc Database; UMD Database; DVD Aficionado), but I use the cards too.

STAY AWESOME! :)

[cessnaace]

@KieranD212 I use online databases such as the LaserDisc Database, UMD Database, and DVD Aficionado), but I use the cards too.

STAY AWESOME! :)

[Mr00Snake]

Hey Mark, which brand do you consider the best manufacturer of VHS VCR's and Cassettes?

[cessnaace]

@Mr00Snake Well, the only brand of blank tape I still run into is Wal-Mart's house brand. I can usually find them priced 10 for $8. If they still make tapes, Fuji made tapes that were excellent. Maxell second place. That's just my own experience though.

I think Philips is the only company still making VCRs, and they're combination VCRs and DVD players. I have a couple myself. If other companies are still making VCRs, I don't ever see them in stores.

STAY AWESOME! :)

[dreamcastliveson]

I used to have a vcr with thumwheel tracking adjustment. It never made sense to me why that became obsolete. No auto adjustments could ever come close to what you could do manually.

[cessnaace]

@dreamcastliveson Agreed.

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[Baseley09]

Hey cessnaace, what do you view your formats on, do have the laserdisc ad VHS etc all connected to the same set?

[cessnaace]

@Baseley09 I currently collect videos in the following formats: 1) VHS (I have two decks), 2) CED (no players currently), 3) LaserDisc (6 players - 3 hooked up, 2 spares, and one out on loan), 4)VCD (Most DVD players and PCs will play them), 5) UMD (I don't have a PSP yet), 6) DVD (4 hooked up, 1 backup, plus my PC will play them).

This year I will add players for 7) Blu Ray, and 8) VHD. Strong possibility of adding 9) HD-DVD, and 10) Betamax as well.

STAY AWESOME! :)

STAY AWESOME! :)

[michele11804]

Just because I am anal and have to know; do you prefer dubbed or subbed, when it comes to anime?

[cessnaace]

@michele11804 I prefer subtitled whenever I watch anything shot in another language. English dubs bother me usually, because the acting is usually sub-par and I prefer to hear the inflections of the original actors. But sometimes I break down and buy dubbed versions.

STAY AWESOME! :)

[michele11804]

Whenever you start collecting blu-ray discs I strongly recommend the 'Casablanca' box set. Filled with extras and the picture has to be seen to be believed. You are awesome, Cessnaace; stay that way!

[cessnaace]

@michele11804 Thanks. Appreciate it! I plan to add the Blu Ray and VHD formats this year, which will bring the number of video formats I collect in to 9!

STAY AWESOME! :)

[michele11804]

Cessnaace, you are such a badass; quoting those lines from 'Empire'.

[cessnaace]

@michele11804 Not only that, but I'm different from eveybody else I know, and I prefer it that way. Who wants to be just like everyone else? Oh what a boring world that would be. :)

STAY AWESOME! :)

[joshbot360]

For your card system, have you considered switching to a Spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel?

Great Pickups =)

Even though VHS is discontinued, i still love the format. My family got a DVD player in 2002 and i was amazed that it was on disc. But nowadays i miss having to rewind the tape after watching it. Ah Memories =)

[cessnaace]

@joshbot360 Yes, I've tried several spreedsheet and database programs, but I still prefer the cards. Call me old fashioned. LOL!

STAY AWESOME! :)

[THOMASSU63]

I went to a salvation army store today and bought about 10 LP's. Hopefully they will be good. I can't play them yet since my apartment is in disarray from renovations. The kitchen is soon finished and the entrance hall and bathroom is next.

[cessnaace]

@THOMASSU63 Good luck with it, and I hope the LPs are in great shape. I usually inspect vinyl very carefuly for scatches.

STAY AWESOME! :)

[THOMASSU63]

@cessnaace Yeah, I do too! I removed a lot of scratched titles from the ones I was interested in. They had a 9 disc collection of 50's and 60's hits, from Readers Digest. Those were in very good condition, but didn't buy it since I was unsure if they were by the original artists.

[cessnaace]

@THOMASSU63 The used record shop that I go to will play any record a buyer shows any interest in, because he wants satisfied customers. And he's got them. He mentioned the other day that they were now selling vinyl records by the thousands.

STAY AWESOME! :)