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From: lionel@eiffel.DEC (Steve Lionel)
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Subject: Sony VCR lineup
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Date: Sun, 9-Jun-85 09:13:48 EDT
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> anyone know the differences between the sony slh300, slh30 and the
> slh90? i'm considering a non-portable beta deck and would be
> interested in any comments. i'd like to get one just before the 
> super-beta format hits the stores, since prices may be down
> then.

Here's a lineup of Sony's VCRs, as best as I can recall.

Neither Hi-Fi nor SuperBeta:
	SL-10	No frills, not cable compatible, wired remote
	SL-20   Same as SL-10 but wireless remote
	SL-30	Same as SL-20 but cable compatible (105 channels)
	SL-60   Same as SL-30 plus clear freeze-frame and step
	SL-90   Same as SL-60 plus direct access tuner.  181 channels.

Hi-Fi but not SuperBeta
	SL-HF300 Same as SL-30, but with Hi-Fi and MPX out
	SL-HF500 Same as SL-HF300 but with clear freeze frame and step
	SL-2700  The platinum standard in VCRs for 2 years, but will
	         soon be edged out by the SL-HF900.  Direct access to
	         105 channels, 1/10, 1/5, 1X, 2X play in forward and
		 reverse, 2X forward with sound in Hi-Fi, MPX out, more

Hi-Fi "ready" but not SuperBeta
	SL-HFR30 Same as SL-30 but accepts separate HFP-100 processor
	         to make it into a Beta Hi-Fi deck.  One notable
	         difference from SL-HF300 is no MPX jack.  Note that
		 you could also use new HFP-200 processor and get
		 MTS stereo.
	SL-HFR60 Same idea as SL-HFR30, but based on SL-60.
	SL-HFR90 Ditto, but SL-90

SuperBeta and Hi-Fi Ready
	SL-HFR70 Similar to SL-HFR30 but with SuperBeta

SuperBeta Hi-Fi
	SL-HF400 Similar to SL-HF300 but with SuperBeta
	SL-HF600 Similar to SL-90 but with Hi-Fi and SuperBeta
	SL-HF900 The new "top-of-the-line".  I haven't seen one of these
		 close up, but I'll bet people will be raving about it
		 just like the SL-2700.  Claims to have the best special
		 effects and editing features of any 1/2" VCR.

I think there's also a "just SuperBeta" model, but I forget its number.

Anyway, SuperBeta is already in the stores, and there are good deals on
the older models available.
					Steve