Abstract: The VUDU device is the most fun I’ve had with a tech gadget in a while. VUDU downloads HD- and SD-quality (high definition and standard definition, respectively) movies and TV shows, so you can view them on your television, without having it hooked...
Abstract: Hungarian journalist, novelist, and social philosopher Arthur Koestler once said that "the principal mark of genius is not perfection but originality, the opening of new frontiers." Far be it from me to argue with such a brilliant mind, but I believe h...
Great picture quality, extremely fast menu navigation and video playback
Inconsistent sound, high hardware cost, not all movies available for both rental and purchase
We were wholly impressed by our experience with the Vudu. The interface was excellent and easy to navigate, and the movies looked great and instantly started playing (with our admittedly fast ethernet connection). With only 5,000 or so titles availab...
All in all, I have had a positive experience with my Vudu. The picture quality is excellent, the selection is vast, and going from "now choosing" to "now playing" in seconds is a huge crowd pleaser. I have several movies on my Vudu that my 4-year-old w...
Instant movie viewing brought to your home; fun and intuitive user interface; innovative remote control; impressive movie organization scheme.
Complicated time windows prevent you from renting the newest movies; selection of new releases isn’t very up-to-date; currently lacks high-definition offerings; some visible pixelation in digitally animated movies.
Vudu is an impressive device that brings instant movie entertainment to your living room. Fun, easy to use, and offering great video and sound quality, Vudu has the potential to become a revolutionary device in the digital-movie era. But before purchas...
Easy setup, fast downloads for instant at-home viewing
Pricey, limited selection of movies
A simple-to-use device limited by movie selection, but good for current DVD releases
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Published: 2007-09-06, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: Vudu made quite a splash a little while ago when the announced a video device that hooks straight up to your TV and lets you buy video. While this device could be called a Media Center PC, a TiVo, or an Apple TV, it is in fact simply called the Vudu an...
Abstract: I’ve tried several Internet-based movie services such as Vongo, Movielink, Netflix and Amazon Unbox. Each has its own pluses and minuses and require a Windows PC in some way (though now you can get some movies from Unbox directly through a TiVo). VUDU
Very simple setup, Elegant, intuitive remote control, Instant playback of movies, Easy to search for titles
High-definition movies not yet available, Lacks TV content, No support for portable devices
Tons of companies are vying to deliver movies over the Internet, from CinemaNow and Vongo to Apple TV and Amazon Unbox. But none of these solutions simplify watching what you what you want, when you want, from the comfort of your sofa. Vudu, on the oth...
