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Re: VCR Recording Problems

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From: George L
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1993 08:04
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In article <726201631snx@nemesys.demon.co.uk> gvm@nemesys.demon.co.uk (Granville Moore) writes:
>
>In article <78979@hydra.gatech.EDU> np4@prism.gatech.EDU (Nick Pomponio) writes:
>the drum assembly.  4 weeks later (a few days ago) it failed again.  I feel
>rather pessimistic about another head assembly (this seems unlikely to
>work and, even if it does, how long after the guarantee period is it likely
>to last?).

Exactly one day past the warranty expiration date.
>
>I bought Panasonic because of their reputation for reliability, and it was
>an "upgrade" for an 5-year-old Panasonic NV-G12 that has given good service.
>On the whole, I'm not really impressed with the FS90B - it cost twice as
>much (700 UK Pounds - discounted from 850), its ergonomics are poorly
>thought out, performance about the same as the G12 (when new) and it is
>(to say the least) rather unreliable.  Panasonic - here goes your reputation...

A common problem. These days, you can't rely upon a company to maintain a 
standard of quality from one year to the next.
>
>I'll let you know if I get any more information that might be useful to you.
>Meanwhile, if anyone has any suggestions about my machine, to quote the
>immortal words of Spock: "I am all ears"...

Here in the US, that quote now belongs to Ross Perot.
>
>Regards,
>
>Granville
>
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