Video History: V2000 - The format that came third in a two-horse race

Video 2000 - or V2000 is the video cassette recorder format that Philips predicted would have 50% of the European market by 1985. Everyone is familiar with the Beta vs VHS battle, but here's the story of the other video tape format - the 'Video Compact Cassette', V2000 : the European alternative. If you want to see more about Beta vs VHS watch Technology Connections series of videos - Part 1: https://youtu.be/FyKRubB5N60 If you want to learn more about Philips earlier 'VCR' format - Here is an in-depth demonstration video https://youtu.be/wC_CLEQnM8w and here's an article: https://www.rewindmuseum.com/philips.htm ---------------SUBSCRIBE------------------ http://www.youtube.com/user/Techmoan?sub_confirmation=1 -------------Merchandise----------------- https://teespring.com/stores/techmoan-merch -------------SUPPORT--------------- This channel can be supported through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/techmoan Patrons usually have early access to videos -------THANKS TO ------- Jerobeam Fenderson for the intro animation: http://oscilloscopemusic.com/ ----------Outro Music----------- Over Time - Vibe Tracks https://youtu.be/VSSswVZSgJw ------Outro Sound Effect------ ThatSFXGuy - https://youtu.be/5M3-ZV5-QDM