Video tapes
In response to the letter by reader "Ishrat Jahan Mitilata, DU" on video tapes I would like to mention that VHS format are still in wide use all over the world. While they are less frequent in use compared to DVDs the comment "I wonder if anybody owns a VCR now-a-days" is totally uncalled for. In fact it makes me wonder if the reader is aware of some grand event where the entire world's millions of VHS players were destroyed. If not, they must still be around in millions of residences. I own such two "ancient" equipment along with 2 DVDs, 1 PS2 that can play both DVDs and CDs. Unlike the esteemed reader, I have not thrownmy VCRs into the garbage. But I am quite happy using them to view old films that are not out in DVD yet or have a cheaper VHS version.
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