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  • aaronwt
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by elwaylite View Post
    Unfortunately, since AppleTV has no interest in 1080p movies and improving PQ at this point, youd forced into two. If Vudu added a great selection of tv shows (new stuff), then Vudu would replace AppleTV completely.

    As of now, Im stuck with Vudu for movies and Amazon for tv shows, Id soon use Vudu for it all.
    If you have a TiVo you can download the Amazon Unbox titles to the TiVo. It can be initiated from the TiVo interface or from the Amazon website.

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  • elwaylite
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by RonV View Post
    Remember Apple just quoted again that "AppleTV is just a Hobby" for VUDU its serious business.

    http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...ortune/14.html

    I saw it, "2009 hobby"

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  • RonV
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by elwaylite View Post
    I gotcha. If Apple did more with the box and came out with a better encode, they would be on to a one size fits all. I dont think they plan to though.
    Remember Apple just quoted again that "AppleTV is just a Hobby" for VUDU its serious business.

    http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/...ortune/14.html

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  • HeadHodge
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by NA9D View Post
    I like having both boxes. Vudu for movies. ATV for podcasts, music, photos, TV shows, etc.

    Except for podcasts (which I don't know what that really is. Sounds like something I would do with my fishing pole and a flashlight at night to catch Bull Frogs in Austin Texas on Travis Lake) my phasgorzmic Directv does all that stuff just fine.

    Unlike NASA, I don't need the redundency.

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  • elwaylite
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by NA9D View Post
    From an ATV owner who didn't sell his:

    - The HD ATV content is very similar to Vudu's HD content. I found Vudu to have a little more color depth than ATV but beyond that, not much difference. The Vudu experience is better as you don't have to wait for the movie (about 45 seconds to a minute with the ATV) to start downloading before playing. Also, the Vudu trickplay experience is superior. But ATV does have chapters which is cool.

    I like having both boxes. Vudu for movies. ATV for podcasts, music, photos, TV shows, etc.
    I gotcha. If Apple did more with the box and came out with a better encode, they would be on to a one size fits all. I dont think they plan to though.

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  • NA9D
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by elwaylite View Post
    Out of curiosity, how would one rate Apple HD vs Vudu HD (not HDX).
    From an ATV owner who didn't sell his:

    - The HD ATV content is very similar to Vudu's HD content. I found Vudu to have a little more color depth than ATV but beyond that, not much difference. The Vudu experience is better as you don't have to wait for the movie (about 45 seconds to a minute with the ATV) to start downloading before playing. Also, the Vudu trickplay experience is superior. But ATV does have chapters which is cool.

    I like having both boxes. Vudu for movies. ATV for podcasts, music, photos, TV shows, etc.

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  • elwaylite
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Hehe.

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  • HeadHodge
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by elwaylite View Post
    Out of curiosity, how would one rate Apple HD vs Vudu HD (not HDX).
    Refer to my earlier post.

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  • elwaylite
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Out of curiosity, how would one rate Apple HD vs Vudu HD (not HDX).

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  • elwaylite
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by HeadShrinker View Post
    I agree about ATV's lack of interest in 1080p. Sounds like the HDX movies on Vudu are pretty awesome. I guess it depends on your usage though. Our ATV gets ALOT of use by the kids listening to music, watching their DVD's (ahem), and photo slideshows of the kids bring tears to the eyes of grandparents.

    So in the end I think these devices are complimentary, which sucks. Ok, I've just decided. Vudu for the holidays. Maybe the wife won't really even notice it's there.

    I guess AppleTv would have a place at my house if it werent for 2 things:

    *) I download all my music off Amazon, and can stream them to my home stereo via my network and Directv HDDVR. Same with pics.

    *) Plasma has a SVGA input so I use my laptop to stream purchased videos from Amazon to the tv. It also has a SD card slot so I just pull it from my camera and plug it in the side of the tv.

    Luckily I dont need AppleTv, cuz I really dont want another box.

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  • HeadShrinker
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by elwaylite View Post
    If Vudu added a great selection of tv shows (new stuff), then Vudu would replace AppleTV completely.

    As of now, Im stuck with Vudu for movies and Amazon for tv shows, Id soon use Vudu for it all.
    I agree about ATV's lack of interest in 1080p. Sounds like the HDX movies on Vudu are pretty awesome. I guess it depends on your usage though. Our ATV gets ALOT of use by the kids listening to music, watching their DVD's (ahem), and photo slideshows of the kids bring tears to the eyes of grandparents.

    So in the end I think these devices are complimentary, which sucks. Ok, I've just decided. Vudu for the holidays. Maybe the wife won't really even notice it's there.

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  • elwaylite
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by HeadShrinker View Post
    I currently have an Apple TV but I'm starting to think that a Vudu would be a nice complement. ATV is pretty good for HD tv shows, and media streaming, but the HDX movies really have me thinking about adding one to my setup. The $200 credit at Best Buy doesn't hurt either! I was at first bummed about the no built-in wireless but I just found out that my Directv DVR (which I have hooked up to an airport express) has an ethernet pass-thru (I'm such an idiot- I always wondered what the second ethernet port was for!) so I could just plug and go with a nice Vudu.

    Any advice on how to convince the wife that we need 2 VOD devices? Seems clear to me!

    Unfortunately, since AppleTV has no interest in 1080p movies and improving PQ at this point, youd forced into two. If Vudu added a great selection of tv shows (new stuff), then Vudu would replace AppleTV completely.

    As of now, Im stuck with Vudu for movies and Amazon for tv shows, Id soon use Vudu for it all.

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  • HeadShrinker
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Oh but I love my ATV! I think they are really almost two different devices. The ATV is really a great streamer whereas the Vudu really seems to be getting the HD movies thing going. Honestly I couldn't see not having an ATV at this point but I am definitely feeling Vudu as a holiday addition to the family.

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  • HeadHodge
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    Originally posted by HeadShrinker View Post
    Any advice on how to convince the wife that we need 2 VOD devices? Seems clear to me!
    Not a problem..... Just do what I did and sell your ATV. Problem Solved!!

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  • HeadShrinker
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    Re: Just orded a Vudu box...

    I currently have an Apple TV but I'm starting to think that a Vudu would be a nice complement. ATV is pretty good for HD tv shows, and media streaming, but the HDX movies really have me thinking about adding one to my setup. The $200 credit at Best Buy doesn't hurt either! I was at first bummed about the no built-in wireless but I just found out that my Directv DVR (which I have hooked up to an airport express) has an ethernet pass-thru (I'm such an idiot- I always wondered what the second ethernet port was for!) so I could just plug and go with a nice Vudu.

    Any advice on how to convince the wife that we need 2 VOD devices? Seems clear to me!

    Leave a comment:

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