S-VHS tapes were recorded with a higher resolution, and when played back on a S-VHS deck which is hooked up to a TV that has a S-VHS input, you get that resolution.

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I too will be buying a Tivo, but alas, Tivo can't play my old VHS tapes. A VCR is still a necessary, though dinosaur device.



Do you still have a turntable too?