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From: sgt@cord.UUCP (SG Trischetta)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: Looking for tunerless, timerless vcr
Message-ID: <211@cord.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 4-Feb-86 12:57:15 EST
Article-I.D.: cord.211
Posted: Tue Feb  4 12:57:15 1986
Date-Received: Tue, 11-Feb-86 04:40:45 EST
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Reply-To: sgt@cord.UUCP (59451-SG Trischetta)
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Liberty Corner
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Summary: 

Someone (I didn't catch the name) recently wondered about the availability
of a timer-less, tuner-less VCR, expecting it to be substantially cheaper.

Wrong.

There are VCRs currently available that fit the description perfectly.
They are the portable half of the "twin" tuner/VCR units. The "home"
half of the unit contains the power supply, tuner and timer, while the 
portable half is strictly VCR functions. 

If you check the electrical requirements specs on the unit, I'm sure you 
will find that the power supply can be a commonly-available unit, used
for running auto tape players and the like, at home.

The problem with all of this is: the price. These units, which can be ordered
separately, cost more than the typical stationary VCR. 

My advice: Look for an older, single-event VCR at an appliance clearance
center (Bambergers runs a few in the N.J. area) if you want a rock-bottom
price for one.

Having already purchased 3 VCRs (the last one - pre-hifi stereo) I think
you should bite the bullet and get a newer one. Those features that you
"don't need" quickly become prominent conveniences.

Good luck!

Steve Trischetta
AT&T Bell Laboratories (LC 3N-R03)
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