
Video 2000, also known as V2000, was introduced in 1979 from Grundig and Philips as a successor of the VCR system. Compared to the VCR system, the reels were placed next to each other, instead of on top of each other. In the beginning, the tapes had a duration of four hours. Later on, it was extended up to 16 hours. A special feature of the Video 2000 tape is that it could be recorded on both sides, just like an audio cassette. They almost look the same, but the Video 2000 cassette is the same size as a VHS tape.
Despite its technical advantages, the Video 2000 cassette had a bad start. When introduced, VHS and Betamax were strong competitors. In addition, the Video 2000 tape had technical issues in the beginning. There were problems with defect recorders, which couldn’t be solved until 1983. Furthermore, Philips and Grundig produced their own recorders, which weren’t compatible with each other. In 1984, Grundig and Philips started to produce VHS recorders. Two years later, they stopped the production of Video 2000 tapes.
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