1975
Both Betamax and VHS were first developed by Sony Electric Corporation. Sony sold what it felt was the inferior VHS technology to the their competitors, believing that the superior Betamax would win out in the marketplace.
Sony Entertainment Television for max
A beta rocking horse or beta books
1975
Repairing them usually isn't the issue as much as being able to find the parts. But to answer your question, finding a technician with Sony Beta experience may even be a bigger issue.
Sony according to wikipedia
No more than £10
Beta-max vs. VCR
Write now on beta it is level 20
How much is a Sony 61" Model KP-61HS10 TV worth?
The cast of Beta to the Max - 2011 includes: Jacob Chachkin as Hitoshi Fujisawa Koko Lanham as Beta Max Girl Joe Laniak as Businessman Aaron Lasher as Businessman Craig Moorhead as Dick Holder Rajah Muntu as Businessman Todd Rohal as Jerry Little Christina Ruffini as Businesswoman