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Vudu Box is a set-top box for watching full-length movies using the Internet. Connect Vudu to your television and to the Internet with its built-in Ethernet port, and you can rent or buy full-length movies from the Vudu in either DVD or HD quality. The unit itself sells for $299 and there are no monthly service fees; movies can be rented (available for 24hrs) for around $1-4 and bought for around $5-25. In October 2008, Vudu Inc. announced HDX, a full HD video format available throuh the the Vudu service. You can also connect your Vudu to your Netflix account and stream via their service as well. Vudu includes full-connectivity to your home theater with component and HDMI v1.1 outputs along with digital optical and digital coaxial audio with 5.1 surround sound. Installation is simple, requiring you to connect Vudu to your Internet enabled home network, and to your home theater in a similar fashion as a DVD player, cable box, or gaming console. Holiday pricing has Vudu available for a reduced price of $99 with a mandatory $50 movie credit.
MSRP $295.00
Release date September, 2007
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Features
- set-top box for watching full-length movies over the Internet
- uses P2P technology to share bandwidth with other Vudu users
- connectivity: HDMI v1.1, Component, Composite, S-Video, Optical audio, Digital coax, RCA audio and video, Ethernet (no WiFi), USB
- quality: DVD and HD quality availability, supports up to 1080p/24, upscales SD movies to HD
- HDX full high-definition format available as of October 2008
- Netflix support
- surround sound: movies are encoded with Dolby Digital Plus, and output as Dolby Digital 5.1
- movie price: $1-4 to rent (available for 24 hrs), $5-25 to buy
- unit price: $295 (reduced from $400 after the new Apple TV was announced at MacWorld)
- capacity: 250 GB hard drive (100 hrs of DVD-quality)
- bandwidth: 2.0 Mbps for real-time DVD streaming, 4.0 for real-time HD (less will buffer content)
- remote: unique design with RF and Infrared capabilities (22 ft. range with line of sight)
- release: September 2007
What's Included
- VUDU Box
- VUDU Remote
- HDMI Cable
- Ethernet Cable
- Composite Video with Analog Stereo Audio Cable
- Power Supply & AC Cord
- RF Antenna
- 2 AA Batteries
- Quick-start Guide
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Buy It
Vudu Box
• VUDU Set Top Box for Movies On Demand
• TV 250GB HD Media Receiver
UPC: 897505001003
EAN: 897505001003
MPN: VUDUBX100
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Pros
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Cons
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Pros
- no fan, no noise
- can record and pause HD content with PC software installed
- can stream files as well as online content
Cons
- no wireless capabilities
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Released September, 2008
Pros
- Modular hard drive design means you can upgrade to whatever size you like
- Excellent I/O connectivity (Component, HDMI, RCA, S-Video, S/PDIF, Ethernet, USB)
- HDMI 1.3 means it can theoretically pass bitstream HD Audio in a firmware upgrade
Cons
- Not a true SATA interface, just a bridge, so don't get the speed boost
- No real cooling solutions provided
- Cannot use it without the remote control, apart formaUSB HDD, don't foget to take it with you!
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Pros
- Both WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
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- DVR functionality
Cons
- Doesn't support HD video
- Can't pause or rewind live TV
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Pros
- Integrated wireless
- Plays high-definition content
- Small footprint and sleek styling
Cons
- Limited to iTunes
- 24 hour movie rental time window
- Xbox with XBMC is cheaper and is more flexible
Vudu Box
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Released October, 2009
Pros
- built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity
- affordable price
- USB port for playback from flash drive or external disk drive
Cons
- cannot output in full HD (1080p)
- crappy remote control
- released without fully functional USB connectivty options
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Reviews
December 23, 2008
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Pros
- Internet streaming of movies on your TV
- Supports 1080p/24 fps with HDMI output
- Innovate remote with scroll wheel
- Excellent video and audio quality
- No monthly fees
- Movies can be rented or bought and stored
- Decent, ever-expanding movie database
- Excellent user-interface with smart filtering
- Simple setup and installation
- Uses P2P technology, keeping Vudu costs down
- Can stream from Netflix or Vudu service
- No monthly fees
- Large 250 GB hard drive
- Wireless kit available
- $99 pricing for Xmas 2008
Cons
- No PC streaming support
- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
- No built-in WiFi
- Can't upload movies from Vudu to your mobile device
- 24 hour viewing period for rentals
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February 5, 2008
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Pros
- Internet streaming of movies on your TV
- Supports 1080p/24 fps with HDMI output
- Innovate remote with scroll wheel
- No monthly fees
- Movies can be rented or bought and stored
- Decent, ever-expanding movie database
- Excellent user-interface with smart filtering
Cons
- No PC streaming support
- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
- No built-in WiFi
- 24 hour viewing period for rentals
- More costly than Netflix and Blockbuster subscriptions with fewer titles
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February 5, 2008
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Pros
- Internet streaming of movies on your TV
- Supports 1080p/24 fps with HDMI output
- Innovate remote with scroll wheel
- Excellent video and audio quality
Cons
- No PC streaming support
- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
- No built-in WiFi
- Not availabe in Canada (yet)
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February 13, 2008
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- No PC streaming support
- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
- No built-in WiFi
- Can't upload movies from Vudu to your mobile device
- More costly than Netflix and Blockbuster subscriptions with fewer titles
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February 26, 2008
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Pros
- Internet streaming of movies on your TV
Cons
- No PC streaming support
- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
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February 4, 2008
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- Doesn't work with universal infrared remotes
- Not availabe in Canada (yet)
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January 29, 2009
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