What was the resolution on the laser disc like?
LD offered letterboxing and 5.1 dolby digital sound which VHS couldn't.
If memory serves, it is pretty close to non-progressive scan DVD, except it isn't digital.
On a projection tv in the late seventies and early 80's even, tape didn't come close.
Tape has never been an acceptable pre-recorded medium to me, even in 1970 when I was the only guy I knew who had cassette in my car - all home recorded tapes.
And this in a crappy 1963 rambler classic!!!