What is the tape format that looks like a giant VHS/BetaMax tape? - Quora
The Rise and Fall of Betamax Tape: A Comprehensive Guide
Sony to end production of Betamax tapes
my fathers Sears Betamax VCR. Bought in 1979, I still remember him explaining to friends what a 'Video Cassette Recorder' does as he showed off last week's football games. Weighs a ton.