Video 2000 - or V2000 is the video cassette recorder format that Philips predicted would have 50% of the European market by 1985. Everyone is familiar with the Beta vs VHS battle, but here's the story of the other video tape format - the 'Video Compact Cassette', V2000 : the European alternative. If you want to see more about Beta vs VHS watch Technology Connections series of videos - Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyKRubB5N60 If you want to learn more about Philips earlier 'VCR' format - Here is an in-depth demonstration video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC_CLEQnM8w and here's an article: https://www.rewindmuseum.com/philips.htm --------------SUBSCRIBE----------------- null ------------Merchandise---------------- https://teespring.com/stores/techmoan-merch ------------SUPPORT-------------- This channel can be supported through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/techmoan Patrons usually have early access to videos ------THANKS TO ------ Jerobeam Fenderson for the intro animation: http://oscilloscopemusic.com/ ---------Outro Music---------- Over Time - Vibe Tracks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSSswVZSgJw -----Outro Sound Effect----- ThatSFXGuy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M3-ZV5-QDM