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Manufacturer: VUDU Inc. Part number: VUDUBX100
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- Bottom Line:
- Vudu sets itself apart from similar Internet video-on-demand boxes such as Apple and Netflix by delivering movies at better quality--up to full 1080p HD resolution and 5.1 surround sound.
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CNET editors' review
Vudu BX100 price range: $89.97
- Reviewed by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 09/05/2007
- Released on: 09/15/2007
The good: Set-top box that plays Internet-delivered video content at resolutions up to full 1080p HD; solid selection of movies and TV shows, as well as adult content, for sale and rental; no monthly fees; standard-definition and some HD selections start immediately; excellent onscreen interface and scroll-wheel remote; simple setup and configuration.
The bad: Best-quality HD content requires download queuing before viewing; can't stream media from networked PCs; can't transfer movies to portable devices for on-the-go viewing; no built-in Wi-Fi; rentals limited to 24-hour viewing period; impressive selection of titles still pales in comparison with the tens of thousands available from Netflix and Blockbuster; compatibility with universal remotes requires add-on dongle; box is worthless if company ever goes under.
The bottom line: Vudu sets itself apart from similar Internet video-on-demand boxes such as Apple and Netflix by delivering movies at better quality--up to full 1080p HD resolution and 5.1 surround sound.
User reviews
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You like movies you need the VUDU
by RonV42 on September 23, 2007
Pros: Instant gratification. No waiting for Netflix, no returns to Blockbuster.
Cons: Studio's only allow a 24 hour viewing window on rentals.
Summary: I you have a 2 mpbs download capability you now have instant access to more movies that the video store. No driving to the store, no waiting for Netflix to ...
Summary: I you have a 2 mpbs download capability you now have instant access to more movies that the video store. No driving to the store, no waiting for Netflix to deliver your next favorites. Just click and go.
Exceptional movie quality on HD sets. Multiple ways to search for movies, wish list,etc. Lots of movies to choose from from pre 50's to now. Whats not to like about that?5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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VUDU is amazing
by zebagirl on September 18, 2007
Pros: great content, easy to use, amazing video quality
Cons: no multi room, US only
Summary: i've been a beta user of this product. this is what we've all been waiting for. the previous person has no idea what he's talking about. The ...
Summary: i've been a beta user of this product. this is what we've all been waiting for. the previous person has no idea what he's talking about. The video quality is amazing (yes, Mpeg4). the box is HD ready and i hear from the company that HD content should be available sooner rather than later with a software upgrade.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Smashing user interface. Great quality. Great content.
by LEN NAM on September 19, 2007
Pros: Immediate impact. Click and it starts playing.
Cons: Can't think of anything
Summary: Smart people. Instant downloads. Best hand control ever with only 5 buttons and very responsive. Sharp graphics on screen. You don't have to wait 45 minutes while you download ...
Summary: Smart people. Instant downloads. Best hand control ever with only 5 buttons and very responsive. Sharp graphics on screen. You don't have to wait 45 minutes while you download to your computer and then port it over. Most important is their content is so much better than anyone else. Popular Science or a similar online site had an article about how much better their content is than anyone else and how much better their stuff looked compare to Apple. Search for it. Apparently Apple has only 2 or 3 movie houses giving them content and Vudu has all 8 majors. That is big, big, big. Vudu's technology makes Blockbuster, Netflix, and Comcast look old fashioned. I'll give them a 9 1/2 or 10.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Product, Even Better Support
by wleewillard on January 6, 2008
Pros: Speed, ease of use, support
Cons: Some Movie studio support (Sony)
Summary: Pros:
This is a great product and if you are serious about renting movies without the hassle of waiting for them then buy this product. The interface is as slick ...Summary: Pros:
This is a great product and if you are serious about renting movies without the hassle of waiting for them then buy this product. The interface is as slick as snot. With the addition of tv series content and new HD movies coming online I would be afraid if I owned stock in Netflix or Blockbuster.
Cons:
There are still quite a few movies that are not available, and it is sad when you see that you have cycled through all available in a set. But it seems that they are adding movies at a good clip.
Secondly when I first set my device up I was having some issues with some of the movies being available that should have been. So what do I do, send an email off to support ready to wait for 24 hours to get a response. Well this leads to another PRO. They emailed me back within 10 minutes!! They called me within 30 minutes to address my issue, and fixed everything to my satisfaction. It just goes to show that a small company that cares about its customers can be much more effective than a corporation.
Watch out for Apple TV coming up quick, but it is in the movie industry's best interest to have more than one player in this sandbox.
Bottomline:
If you have the cash laying around, and you love movies, then you owe it to yourself to invest in one of these magical boxes.Updated
I just had an issue come up with this unit, and the online transaction system has been down twice in the last 5 days. I will see how they deal with my issue before I want to continue backing this unit.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Still a Rent vs Buy decision
by imruffsdad on March 1, 2008
Pros: All of the Above. Great User Interface, fast, good quality.
Cons: Of the last 10 NetFlix we rented we would have had to buy rather then rent 7 of them.
Summary: From the article on Cnet about this box; "or forcing customers to buy rather than rent content (Apple's iTunes Store via Apple TV)". This is still a problem with ...
Summary: From the article on Cnet about this box; "or forcing customers to buy rather than rent content (Apple's iTunes Store via Apple TV)". This is still a problem with the Vudu. I bought one and installed it (based a lot on Cnet review)and the UI is great and fast and everything everyone says. Just for fun I thought I would look up the last few Netflix I had purchased to see if Vudu had them. They had all 10 but I would have had to purchase 7 of the 10 of them at significant cost ($12 - $20 bucks each)rather than being able to rent them. Sticking with Netflix until "Every movie ever made" is available to RENT.
4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product, even greater potential
by MaxH42 on November 20, 2007
Pros: Interface, remote, picture quality, STAYING OUT OF THE FORMAT WAR
Cons: Studios cause catalog availablility and selection issues, no IR remote capability
Summary: This is a great product, I love the UI, and the convenience. I expect it will only get better over time.
Summary: This is a great product, I love the UI, and the convenience. I expect it will only get better over time.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect in every way
by carolsky9 on September 19, 2007
Pros: Great screen, Great remote. Fast. Click and it starts
Cons: No old TV shows yet but I heard they are coming.
Summary: No waiting for downloads. 30 seconds to decide. Push the button and it starts. You can rave about the little hand control, the sharp screen display, the fact that you ...
Summary: No waiting for downloads. 30 seconds to decide. Push the button and it starts. You can rave about the little hand control, the sharp screen display, the fact that you don't have to point the remote. You can put the box in a drawer. They thought of every little detail. They load new content every week. It looks much better than the Apple downloads and I don't like it that you have to buy from Apple and can't rent. You can buy or rent from VUDU and only pay if you use it.
The New York Times had a fabulous video where they showed a huge Blockbuster building being bulldozed down and replaced with a tiny Vudu box. I think BlockBuster and Netflix will disappear in time and Apple and VUDU will take over.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't buy VUDU - Content is no good!!
by wdmiller on October 22, 2007
Pros: No subscription fee
Cons: Won't tell you what titles are available
Summary: I called VUDU today to possibly buy a VUDU box. I asked them to provide a list of movies that were available and they said no. The only way they ...
Summary: I called VUDU today to possibly buy a VUDU box. I asked them to provide a list of movies that were available and they said no. The only way they will tell you what movies are available is if you buy the box and scroll thru the list. The movie list is not published on their web site and never will be. What a ridiculous policy! If they were proud of thei selectoin, they would let you know what it is. What are they hiding???
3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Wonderful device !
by xanpyzz on February 6, 2009
Pros: Great interface, very easy setup Very close to BluRay quality
Cons: None - it is just a great product!
Summary: The build quality is First Class, All 3 quality SD, HD and HDX are just great and the HD and HDX are close to BluRay. I am so pleased!
Summary: The build quality is First Class, All 3 quality SD, HD and HDX are just great and the HD and HDX are close to BluRay. I am so pleased!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Worth the purchase
by sookdare on January 22, 2009
Pros: HDX is amazing. Closest thing to BluRay you'll find. Each week they have 99 movies for .99 cents. Collection is constantly growing, now have almost 13,000 movies in their library (as 1/22/2008). Instant access to HD movies and SD movies is great.
Cons: Can not purchase HDX, can only rent. Takes 4 hours to download HDX, but vudu gets around that by allowing you to log on to your box, via their website, and send a movie to your box.
Summary: Vudu is an amazing product. I've had it for about a month now. It was extremely easy to set up, the remote is easy to use and the interface ...
Summary: Vudu is an amazing product. I've had it for about a month now. It was extremely easy to set up, the remote is easy to use and the interface is extremely simple. No music playing in the background while searching is the only improvement I can think of.
As far as HD movies, the quality is only surpassed by bluray...you won't even see the difference. Some movies are only worth watching once in 1080p quality, so renting it for $6 is better than buying a bluray for $25. Any movie I really want to keep I'll still buy it in bluray, but I've been happy to see several movies that deserved to be watched in its highest quality but not owned. Allowing people to log on to the vudu website and send an HDX movie to the box while you're at work or out also helps to overcome the 4 hour delay in viewing. The delay is only for HDX movies. All other movies start instantly.
The collection is extensive and growing and even includes many foreign titles as well. Every week I see the number of titles grow by about 60-100 titles. The 99 movies for .99 cents has also allowed me to catch up on movies I've missed and not feel like I was still paying an outrageous price for an old movie. The 99 movies are updated weekly.
Definitely worth the investment.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: VUDU Inc.
- Part number: VUDUBX100
- Description: VUDU Box gives you access to thousands of movies on-demand and stores your purchased movies on its hard drive. It's powerful and convenient.
General
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 8.9 in x 7.3 in x 2.4 in
- Weight 4.2 lbs
Network & Internet
- Functionality Digital video playback
TV Tuner
- TV tuner type None
Component features
- Supported Video Standards MPEG-4
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
- Coaxial Digital Output Yes
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Device Type None
- Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - 250 GB
Recording Features
- Max Recording Capacity 100 hour(s)
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x SPDIF output - Rear,
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear,
1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear,
1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear,
1 x Antenna ( F connector ) - Rear,
1 x DC power input - Rear Remote Control
- Type Remote control
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Video / audio cable,
Network cable Power
- Type External
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:VUDU Inc.
- Address:
2901 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
