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CCTVKING



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Post Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:24 am     Post subject: All Tape Recorders will be gone within 6 months
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All of the major manufacturers of tape recorders have already ceased the production of tape recorders, including the units used in the CCTV market.

Due to the strict component (hazardous materials) demands placed by the EU and now followed by the United States, tape recorders will be extinct within the next 6 months from all the major manufacturers. One of the largest suppliers of tape recorders in the CCTV market (Sanyo) is currently running on nothing but inventory which is rumored to run out by the begininng of 2006.
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Post Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 8:17 am     Post subject:
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is there a news story on this or something in the trade? would be a good think to send out to clients who are holding on for dear life with their crappy vcrs
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Post Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:25 pm     Post subject:
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What about Mitsubishi, they have a big line dedicated to time lapse recorders? Do you have any links to articles about this?
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Post Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:12 am     Post subject:
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From what I have read that is not really true:

"CCTV DVRs are expected to replace 50 percent of analog systems in 2005 and completely take over by 2010. Currently, PC-based DVRs continue to lead in the market, but demand for standalone DVRs is picking up steadily as these versions catch up in performance with a lower price. "

Original Link: http://www.security.globalsources.com/gsol/I/CCTV-digital/a/9000000065476.htm

Second article down on page.
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CCTVKING



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Post Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:12 pm     Post subject:
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kandcorp - It's not only true, it's already happened. Ask you manufacturer of tape recorders if you are hesitant in believing if this information is accurate. I am looking at a latter from Sanyo who specifies that their inventory will only last them until about February.
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Post Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:20 pm     Post subject:
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then I guess the King is really dead? sorry, had too say it...............

long live the digital dynasty.
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Post Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:23 pm     Post subject:
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I havent doen a VCR job in over 3 years, mind you it is often nice to wack a 1CH web server onto a VCR and let them have remote access.
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Post Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:32 am     Post subject:
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You only need to look at the domestic market (here in UK) go into the biggest electrical retailers & you will be hard pressed to find a vcr.

Some of the biggest names have stopped stocking them entirely.
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Post Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:56 am     Post subject:
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OK cctvking, just stating what I have read. Yea, maybe sanyo have stopped production but there are many other manufacturers of TLVCR's.

I beleive you about Sanyo dont worry.
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CCTVKING



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Post Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:46 pm     Post subject:
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kandcorp - It is not just Sanyo, it is EVERY major manufacturer of tape recorders. This is not a choice, it's a demand placed by the EU and now followed in the states. There is a "hazardous" or "dangerous" materials as specified by the EU, and therefor, cannot be sold into the EU. The US followed along with the spec once it was obvious that the manufacturers were not going to reengineer their tape recorders. Again, ALL the major manufacturers have shut down their production. I believe the deadline in Europe is 2006 (cease all manufacturing) and the US is late 2006.
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Post Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:53 pm     Post subject:
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I think all they are asking for is some sort of reference. You can hardly go to a customer and say "some guy on this message board I read says" blah blah blah.
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Post Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:32 pm     Post subject:
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Most manufacturers have already released official letters explaining this fact. You can request one from whatever manufacturer you buy through. It makes a great sales tool in upgrading to DVRs.
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Post Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:55 pm     Post subject: Belive this
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Belive this we had a local bank still using BETA up to last year. The only reason thier not using it anymore is every time they have a problem the cops take the tape and the bank cant find anyone who still sales them LOL!
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Post Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:08 pm     Post subject: VCR Require-ers dont fear, our VCR is still here (and avail)
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Okay... call me an ambulance chaser if you must... but...

Hey Eu. We still offer (and expect to for years) a really nice Time-Lapse VCR at great reseller pricing. Really? Yep! Eu betcha. I can even get eu tapes.

Please contact if in need...

Rick / KrCCTV.com

"Off to register domain "WorldsLastVCR.com"
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:18 am     Post subject:
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From what I have heard from my reps (see my vendor list at www.northernvideo.com) Sanyo, Sony,and most of the big names are discontinuing VCR production. My Sanyo rep said they should have stock till May, but you never know. Hell I heard today there is still a manufacture of Beta machines so I seriously doubt VCRs will be extinct. If there is a demand there will always be a supply!!!
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