Video Asylum

Posted by John C. - Aussie (B) on January 15, 2003 at 15:13:29

In Reply to: How many times can you use a VHS tape? posted by Big Dave on January 15, 2003 at 06:50:03:

We do heaps of time shifting here also and your Panasonic should not be too hard on them. Until this year we used a battery of Panasonics and have tape near 20 years old that is still going strong.

I used TDK EHG with good results but have now switched to JVC s-video recorders and TDK XP tape. Maxell is also good tape.

The worst tape I've tried was 300 minute BASF - they did not last long as they were far too thin & gave tangle problems.

Tape is not expensive so it does pay to purchase good quality. I am unfamiliar with the TDK AQ tape so do not know how good that is. However I expect all TDK cassettes have the same mechanical construction with the only differences being in refinement of the oxide coating. Maybe the lower grade oxide coating cause more head wear but I suspect the polish/finish of the tape is more important here - anyone know?

John

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