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Does it need to play video's from ArVid VHS tapes? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArVid

So, your happy with the VHS and don't need to play Beta tapes.

PS: Sounds like your happy with a walled guarden and want something that just works. Did you get a Blueray player or a conbo that also handels HD-DVD's?

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Slightly different, I think. VHS and Beta were competing formats, but you could play any VHS tape in any VHS player. That was the point the parent was making, I think.

Sure, I muddled the point but ArVid VHS tapes ARE VHS tapes. Like how some CD players also let you use MP3 CD’s.

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