by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1984
In a move to to increase revenues with volume, Media Home Entertainment reduces their prices to $19.95 for a portion of their catalog. The price cut is the industry’s second push towards the sell-through market.
by slasherindex | Apr 4, 1984
RCA announces that it would be ending CED player manufacturing due to poor reception, while continuing with the pressing of more discs. It’s estimated that over $300 million was invested in the machine.
by slasherindex | Apr 1, 1984
Kodak launches the first 8mm video system, sold initially as a camcorder format. The smaller tape format promises the same quality as 1/2″ tape. Also referred to as “Video 8.”
by slasherindex | Jan 17, 1984
In a 5-4 decision, the courts find that recording television programming for the purpose of time-shifting is fair use. They also don’t find VCR manufacturers liable for the infringing use of the machine.
by slasherindex | Nov 1, 1983
First demonstrated in January of that year, Sony launches the first “all in one” consumer camcorder to the market. Models BMC-100P / BMC-110.