Remember When VCRs Felt Like the Future of Television? | The Sony Betamax SL-7200

🎞️ Before Netflix, before DVDs, there was Betamax. Join us as we rewind to the revolutionary Sony SL-7200 — the machine that gave us the power to watch what we want, when we want. This is the story of a bold idea, a format war, and a legacy that still shapes our streaming habits today.

👇 Timestamps for easy navigation:
00:47 - 1975: Sony Introduces Betamax
01:23 - 1976: The SL-7200 Arrives
02:00 - Design & Capabilities of the SL-7200
02:39 - Top-Loading, Timer Magic & Tactile Joy
04:03 - Manual Tracking & the Wired Remote
04:45 - The Format War: Betamax vs. VHS
07:10 - Legacy of the SL-7200 in Today’s Streaming World

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