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Subject: Re: Videophiles (and Laservison )
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Date: Wed, 8-May-85 04:01:43 EDT
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> > 	You cannot be a videophile with either VHS or Beta tape machines.
> > And CED is just marginal.  In order to consider yourself a TRUE Videophile,
> > you MUST have a Laser Disc Player.

Absolutely!

   In order to be a *video*phile, one must have an appreciation of the visual
quality of a recording. Image clarity is an important consideration for such
individuals, and it affects their purchase.

   Since the VIDEO quality of all video cassette recorders
is unacceptable, they cannot be considered as fundamental components in
the videophile's system. On the other hand, since they can produce good results
in the audio department, such machines are suitable for audiophiles or other
beginners in video.

   I should state at this point that although I have a LaserDisc player,
it has not stopped me from buying a 0.5" vcr for the purposes of recording
shows off air. There are many shows that will not be released on video
for a variety of reasons. (rights, market, etc...) Such shows I will
record and keep. Other shows or movies will eventually show up on
LaserDiscs, and I will upgrade to disc when they do. The poor quality
of the vcr copies are something I just live with while I wait.

   A videophile will refuse to buy a pre-recorded videotape if the same
thing is available as a LaserDisc. The latter offers higher quality at
a lower cost.

   An added bonus in discs is their packaging. They fit in regular record
racks; they are clearly labelled; they do not appear as clutter.

   LaserDiscs retain their high signal quality for an indefinite period
of time. Many early discs have sold for $100 or more. In contrast,
early videotapes have little or no value. There is a parallel here
between audio records and audio tapes.

   I watch shows on a vcr; and enjoy them on Laser.



               Stephen Y. Trutiak

	       Alias Research Inc.

	       allegra!utcsri!alias!steve