It
was once a futuristic symbol of entertainment. Now it's an obsolete
relic from the past. DVD players and digital recording and playback
devices have replaced the old VCR console. Now that machine has reached
its end. Funai, the last manufacturer of video cassette recorders, is
ending production this month.
Popular Mechanics reports:
The
reasons for Funai's halting VCR production aren't surprising: they've
cited declining sales and difficulty finding parts, which translates to
"nobody's buying them anymore." Just because nobody's buying doesn't
mean that nobody's using them, of course. VCRs and VHS tapes have
garnered a cult fan base, with people coming to appreciate the lack of
sharpness in quality as a type of warmth, or nostalgia. This has
inspired a trend of appreciation towards older formats. Indeed, as the
VCR ends its initial run, Kodak is looking to revitalize the Super 8
under the tagline "Analog Renaissance." So if you're going to miss the
VCR, just wait 20 years.
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