Sony Introduces the Betamax
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Technology, Inventions, Economics
- Subcategories: Business
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Japan, United States
- Date: 1975
Article abstract: Although the first to offer videocassette technology, Sony and its Beta format was quickly defeated by VHS technology.
Summary of Event
In September, 1974, Sony proposed to Matsushita and JVC that they jointly adopt the new Sony videocassette recorder (VCR) under development. The Sony VCR was nearly completed, and Sony already had started manufacturing dies and had made other preparations for production. Sony also showed the Betamax prototype to RCA in the hope of persuading the American manufacturer to adopt the Sony design. The...
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