Comments on: Deal of the Day: $200 Vudu Movie Credit http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/ All your digital media goodness. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:26:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: FatLady http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-84847 FatLady Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:05:58 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-84847 Looks like VUDU has a holiday special deal - $99 with pre-payed $50 movie credits. Much better than Best Buy deal to me. Looks like VUDU has a holiday special deal – $99 with pre-payed $50 movie credits. Much better than Best Buy deal to me.

]]> By: Ivan Y http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83244 Ivan Y Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:59:12 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83244 @ Alexi -- aside from what Dave said, it's also damn near silent. 360 ain't quiet and even PS3 gets loud (own both). Plus, the RF remote is cool -- you can hide the box anywhere and still use it. IMHO, the main thing VUDU needs to improve is adding more TV shows. @ Alexi — aside from what Dave said, it’s also damn near silent. 360 ain’t quiet and even PS3 gets loud (own both). Plus, the RF remote is cool — you can hide the box anywhere and still use it.

IMHO, the main thing VUDU needs to improve is adding more TV shows.

]]> By: Dave Zatz http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83239 Dave Zatz Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:56:21 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83239 It's a better <i>experience</i> - discovering and navigating content. (Though I'm still seeing separate tiles for HD and SD copies of clicks.) There's also more choice than Xbox and PS3 as far as I know. For digital movie download hardware, it's my favorite device. And I've <a href="http://www.zatznotfunny.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/battle-royale-420x300.jpg" rel="nofollow">had them all</a> at this point. It’s a better experience – discovering and navigating content. (Though I’m still seeing separate tiles for HD and SD copies of clicks.) There’s also more choice than Xbox and PS3 as far as I know. For digital movie download hardware, it’s my favorite device. And I’ve had them all at this point.

]]> By: Alexi http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83238 Alexi Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:46:07 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83238 Dave, You say the Vudu box provides a superior movie experience over 360. Aside from the availability of AVN content, how? Dave,
You say the Vudu box provides a superior movie experience over 360. Aside from the availability of AVN content, how?

]]> By: Ivan Y http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83232 Ivan Y Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:19:38 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83232 Dave, my TV is 720p and I can tell a difference. Both are 1080p to begin with, but HDX has more detail, less artifacts, and better sound (don't have to adjust volume up). The best thing is that price is the same & you can order it online in advance. I also think other providers might not be able to match VUDU because of bandwidth costs (since VUDU is P2P based, they presumably pay less). Dave, my TV is 720p and I can tell a difference. Both are 1080p to begin with, but HDX has more detail, less artifacts, and better sound (don’t have to adjust volume up). The best thing is that price is the same & you can order it online in advance. I also think other providers might not be able to match VUDU because of bandwidth costs (since VUDU is P2P based, they presumably pay less).

]]> By: Dave Zatz http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83228 Dave Zatz Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:38:30 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83228 Thanks, Patrick. I'm setting up my new review unit now. (I shipped the first to Engadget HD afficiando Ben Drawbaugh for eval.) I may need your help linking a web account for order. Will be in touch. PS Good move on the 'combined placards' - that was a complaint I had, didn't make sense when compared to say Xbox 360 movie downloads. Looks like I'm stuck on 1.6 software for the moment though... Thanks, Patrick. I’m setting up my new review unit now. (I shipped the first to Engadget HD afficiando Ben Drawbaugh for eval.) I may need your help linking a web account for order. Will be in touch.

PS Good move on the ‘combined placards’ – that was a complaint I had, didn’t make sense when compared to say Xbox 360 movie downloads. Looks like I’m stuck on 1.6 software for the moment though…

]]> By: VUDUPatrick http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83227 VUDUPatrick Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:12:13 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83227 Dave, I think you'll see a noticeable improvement with HDX. Even though you won't see the full resolution, the additional bit rate will still allow you to experience more detail, particularly in dark or fast-moving scenes. You'll also get better audio. Patrick Sr Product Manager, VUDU Dave,

I think you’ll see a noticeable improvement with HDX. Even though you won’t see the full resolution, the additional bit rate will still allow you to experience more detail, particularly in dark or fast-moving scenes. You’ll also get better audio.

Patrick
Sr Product Manager, VUDU

]]> By: Dave Zatz http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2008-10/deal-of-the-day-200-vudu-movie-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-83226 Dave Zatz Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:02:13 +0000 http://www.zatznotfunny.com/?p=5043#comment-83226 Ivan, you think there's any point in me choosing HDX over HD when my TVs max out at 720p and the other 1080i? Ivan, you think there’s any point in me choosing HDX over HD when my TVs max out at 720p and the other 1080i?

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