Original sentence: No mass market solutions which can duplicate these attributes of VHS have appeared.Some consumers still prefer VHS, given that DVD-R discs actually have a shorter lifespan (sometimes just 2 years, according to some experts) compared to VHS tapes, which can last for decades.Some researchers are recommending magnetic tape over hard drives or DVD-Rs for long term storage.VHS allows for larger archival collection of data due to its being removable media, unlike DVR devices which can become full.VHS is a significantly more robust and durable medium than DVD-R