I still record TV shows on a VCR, but I'm hearing that VHS tapes are not going to be produced after the first of next year. Is it true that VHS tapes are being discontinued by the start of 2009?

star_gazer

It will be impossible to record TV shows in the US using VHS because TV is going all digital in February 2009. http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-146126.html Aug 02 08, 8:43 PM

truefaithmom

According to these links it will be possible, although limiting - only being able to record through the digital converter box. http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/askbruce/articles/itv/videotv_1.shtml http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/2/5595.html http://www.teachers.tv/about/tvchannel/recording Aug 02 08, 9:46 PM

mscorpion

My Question is about the VHS tapes not the use of a VCR, have a satillite (sorry about the spelling) box and i can record tv programs from it. BUT I'm hearing that VHS tapes are being discontinued, is it true and when? Aug 03 08, 11:16 AM

zbeckabee

I'm not finding anything official or definite, BUT, it appears that they are being phased out -- The phasing out process began with the VHS MOVIES and many of the blank VHS tape manufactures have discontinued their VCR products. However, you can still purchase blank VHS tapes. http://www.high-techproductions.com/vhsvideo.htm "Some time ago, all of the video manufacturers announced they would produce no more VCR tapes." "In 2003 VHS tapes started being phased out and started being fully replaced by DVD videos. Many stores today no longer sell VHS movies and shows, only DVDs." http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~edison01/compare_vhsdvd.doc http://darrellcrow.com/blog/?p=43 Aug 03 08, 4:10 PM