On Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:43:23 -0700 (PDT), Michael OConnor
> wrote:

>
>VCR's were the same way in the 80's; they were good for daily use for
>7-10 years, but by the late 90's they lasted maybe two years before
>they needed replaced.

The first VCR I bought was about $300 and a real PITA to set. The
last one I bought was $29 and all digital with on screen setting.
Still cheaper to replace it every two years. I have two VCRs that will
probably never be used again though. Love them new DVR boxes from the
cable/sat companies.