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Flying Dutchman · 05-09-2015, 03:10 PM

I know Video tape/VHS is outta date now, and seems like a dinosaur. But does anyone ever miss the simplicity of VHS? Some of today's DVDs force you to watch the previews before you can get to the movie and I hate that. You can't jump to main menu, it won't let you. You can't skip over the previews and in some cases, you can't even FF over the previews. And I am so sick of the advertisements on all of today's DVDs for BluRay HD. Not all DVDs are like that, but many are. It's like. OKAY! Let's just get to the movie I want to watch why don't we? I know we have Netflix that let's us get right to the movie without all the previews, but this thread is about DVD against VHS.

With VHS, you could atleast FF over the previews, or even guess the spot over the start of the movie and do a quick FF.

And this is my biggest gripe about DVD vs VHS. 1 small scratch, just 1 and the DVD is ruined. Yep it's time to buy a new one. VHS? If there were one little scratch, or even crinkle on the tape, you could still watch the movie. Even if the tape broke, u could easily repair it. Try that with DVD. I have spent so much money on replacement DVDs because of a little scratch, or mark on it. It's like they are making the DVDs to be a scratch magnet at a touch anymore. It is these very things that make me miss VHS so bad sometimes.

Furienna · 05-09-2015, 03:18 PM

VHS was good.

Janice · 05-09-2015, 03:22 PM

I miss taping tv shows and movies to VHS tapes.

Bonniegirl · 05-09-2015, 03:23 PM

Yes ! VHS seemed easier and also I'm finding some old movies on Amazon only come in VHS not DVD, and I don't have a working VCR !

Evil Zebra · 05-09-2015, 03:26 PM

YES... I miss it because I have some awesome VHS tapes of wrestling shows and the Mike Douglas shows that I was on..... and never had them transfered over to a DVD.......

Regulus · 05-09-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

I know Video tape/VHS is outta date now, and seems like a dinosaur. But does anyone ever miss the simplicity of VHS? Some of today's DVDs force you to watch the previews before you can get to the movie and I hate that. You can't jump to main menu, it won't let you. You can't skip over the previews and in some cases, you can't even FF over the previews. And I am so sick of the advertisements on all of today's DVDs for BluRay HD. Not all DVDs are like that, but many are. It's like. OKAY! Let's just get to the movie I want to watch why don't we? I know we have Netflix that let's us get right to the movie without all the previews, but this thread is about DVD against VHS.

With VHS, you could atleast FF over the previews, or even guess the spot over the start of the movie and do a quick FF.

And this is my biggest gripe about DVD vs VHS. 1 small scratch, just 1 and the DVD is ruined. Yep it's time to buy a new one. VHS? If there were one little scratch, or even crinkle on the tape, you could still watch the movie. Even if the tape broke, u could easily repair it. Try that with DVD. I have spent so much money on replacement DVDs because of a little scratch, or mark on it. It's like they are making the DVDs to be a scratch magnet at a touch anymore. It is these very things that make me miss VHS so bad sometimes.

I haven't had problems skipping the previews. One some disks the second a preview starts I can either skip to the next preview and be rid of them in a few seconds, or just press "Disk Menu" to get to the program.

On many disks I can start a show at "Chapter 2" then go back to the start, avoiding the "FBI Warning" which otherwise can't be F-Fed through.

MrCleveland · 05-09-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

I know Video tape/VHS is outta date now, and seems like a dinosaur. But does anyone ever miss the simplicity of VHS? Some of today's DVDs force you to watch the previews before you can get to the movie and I hate that. You can't jump to main menu, it won't let you. You can't skip over the previews and in some cases, you can't even FF over the previews. And I am so sick of the advertisements on all of today's DVDs for BluRay HD. Not all DVDs are like that, but many are. It's like. OKAY! Let's just get to the movie I want to watch why don't we? I know we have Netflix that let's us get right to the movie without all the previews, but this thread is about DVD against VHS.

With VHS, you could atleast FF over the previews, or even guess the spot over the start of the movie and do a quick FF.

And this is my biggest gripe about DVD vs VHS. 1 small scratch, just 1 and the DVD is ruined. Yep it's time to buy a new one. VHS? If there were one little scratch, or even crinkle on the tape, you could still watch the movie. Even if the tape broke, u could easily repair it. Try that with DVD. I have spent so much money on replacement DVDs because of a little scratch, or mark on it. It's like they are making the DVDs to be a scratch magnet at a touch anymore. It is these very things that make me miss VHS so bad sometimes.

The DVD of Bruce Almighty is practically "You HAVE to watch these previews or you can't watch your movie"! They might as well point a gun at you!

I rarely have DVD scratch problems, I clean mine with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.

DJM77 · 05-09-2015, 07:12 PM

I still tape things on VHS and I don't intend on stopping anytime soon.

Penny Lane · 05-09-2015, 08:40 PM

I still use my VCR almost everyday. I have a lot of stuff on tape that I still watch regularly. Stuff that I recorded in the past. It's fun watching old commercials from 20-25 years ago!

dakert · 05-09-2015, 10:30 PM

No, because I still use and watch vhs stuff

treky · 05-10-2015, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Dutchman

I know Video tape/VHS is outta date now, and seems like a dinosaur. But does anyone ever miss the simplicity of VHS? Some of today's DVDs force you to watch the previews before you can get to the movie and I hate that. You can't jump to main menu, it won't let you. You can't skip over the previews and in some cases, you can't even FF over the previews. And I am so sick of the advertisements on all of today's DVDs for BluRay HD. Not all DVDs are like that, but many are. It's like. OKAY! Let's just get to the movie I want to watch why don't we? I know we have Netflix that let's us get right to the movie without all the previews, but this thread is about DVD against VHS.

With VHS, you could atleast FF over the previews, or even guess the spot over the start of the movie and do a quick FF.

And this is my biggest gripe about DVD vs VHS. 1 small scratch, just 1 and the DVD is ruined. Yep it's time to buy a new one. VHS? If there were one little scratch, or even crinkle on the tape, you could still watch the movie. Even if the tape broke, u could easily repair it. Try that with DVD. I have spent so much money on replacement DVDs because of a little scratch, or mark on it. It's like they are making the DVDs to be a scratch magnet at a touch anymore. It is these very things that make me miss VHS so bad sometimes.

if a DVD gets scratched just rub some soap and water or rubbing alcohol and water on it. Also Staples sell a cleaner for discs that are scratched or whatever and I'm sure other places also do. No need to buy a new one.

Flying Dutchman · 05-10-2015, 12:24 PM

Thanks Treky. I'll check that out. sure would save me money.

tv star collector · 05-10-2015, 02:16 PM

I still watch both DVDs and VHS tapes (got a new VCR not too long ago) ... but I do miss taping one show while watching another (because my TV is connected to my DVD player). That's why I hate when the networks schedule two shows I like opposite each other!

OH Nuts! · 05-10-2015, 03:07 PM

I only watch VHS for tapes that couldn't be dubbed to DVD. I don't miss VHS at all. Goodbye and good riddance. But haven't moved on to anything Blue Ray yet. If you take care of your DVDs by keeping them in wallets or jewel boxes you'll never have a problem. 97-98% of my DVD scratches seem to respond to a good cleaning with rubbing alcohol. This being said though, if you like VHS and it works for you, then stay with it. But DVDs work much better for me.

Mace Dolex · 05-10-2015, 04:14 PM

I still have movies not on DVD in VHS format.

05-09-2015, 03:10 PM	#1
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	Does Anyone Ever Miss VHS? I know Video tape/VHS is outta date now, and seems like a dinosaur. But does anyone ever miss the simplicity of VHS? Some of today's DVDs force you to watch the previews before you can get to the movie and I hate that. You can't jump to main menu, it won't let you. You can't skip over the previews and in some cases, you can't even FF over the previews. And I am so sick of the advertisements on all of today's DVDs for BluRay HD. Not all DVDs are like that, but many are. It's like. OKAY! Let's just get to the movie I want to watch why don't we? I know we have Netflix that let's us get right to the movie without all the previews, but this thread is about DVD against VHS. With VHS, you could atleast FF over the previews, or even guess the spot over the start of the movie and do a quick FF. And this is my biggest gripe about DVD vs VHS. 1 small scratch, just 1 and the DVD is ruined. Yep it's time to buy a new one. VHS? If there were one little scratch, or even crinkle on the tape, you could still watch the movie. Even if the tape broke, u could easily repair it. Try that with DVD. I have spent so much money on replacement DVDs because of a little scratch, or mark on it. It's like they are making the DVDs to be a scratch magnet at a touch anymore. It is these very things that make me miss VHS so bad sometimes.
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05-09-2015, 07:12 PM	#8
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,564	I still tape things on VHS and I don't intend on stopping anytime soon.
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05-09-2015, 08:40 PM	#9
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,246	I still use my VCR almost everyday. I have a lot of stuff on tape that I still watch regularly. Stuff that I recorded in the past. It's fun watching old commercials from 20-25 years ago!
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05-10-2015, 02:16 PM	#13
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	I still watch both DVDs and VHS tapes (got a new VCR not too long ago) ... but I do miss taping one show while watching another (because my TV is connected to my DVD player). That's why I hate when the networks schedule two shows I like opposite each other!
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05-09-2015, 03:18 PM	#2
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	VHS was good.

05-09-2015, 03:22 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I miss taping tv shows and movies to VHS tapes.

05-09-2015, 03:23 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,789	Yes ! VHS seemed easier and also I'm finding some old movies on Amazon only come in VHS not DVD, and I don't have a working VCR !

05-09-2015, 03:26 PM	#5
Evil Zebra Friend of the late Dana Plato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,746	YES... I miss it because I have some awesome VHS tapes of wrestling shows and the Mike Douglas shows that I was on..... and never had them transfered over to a DVD.......

05-09-2015, 10:30 PM	#10
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	No, because I still use and watch vhs stuff

05-10-2015, 12:24 PM	#12
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	Thanks Treky. I'll check that out. sure would save me money.

05-10-2015, 03:07 PM	#14
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I only watch VHS for tapes that couldn't be dubbed to DVD. I don't miss VHS at all. Goodbye and good riddance. But haven't moved on to anything Blue Ray yet. If you take care of your DVDs by keeping them in wallets or jewel boxes you'll never have a problem. 97-98% of my DVD scratches seem to respond to a good cleaning with rubbing alcohol. This being said though, if you like VHS and it works for you, then stay with it. But DVDs work much better for me.

05-10-2015, 04:14 PM	#15
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	I still have movies not on DVD in VHS format.