My Vudu is STRONG!

[chlngr1970]

I picked up a Vudu box yesterday. So far, it is quite impressive. The PQ on HD downloads is in fact, 1080P24 ( though I don't have a TV that supports that ), and then there is the HDX encodes. I have yet to actually watch one, as it DOES take about 4 hours ( the two I am down loading are taking that long ) I'll check out the HDX encoded titles tomorrow, and let you know if it is on par, or maybe even better than Blu Ray. I'm not sure what size HDD is included, but it DOES have an USB port on the back that I believe can be used for external storage. If so, I intend to add on an 1 TB or better external HDD so I will have the storage capacity in case I do purchase movies. Since I just installed FIOS today, I have a consistant 25 meg download speed. I am QUITE excited with that. I'll post more thoughts when I have had time to play with it some more.

j

Some specs:

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
Internet Connection Requirements
4 Mbps for instant HD viewing
2 Mbps for instant SD viewing

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Audio Outputs
HDMI v 1.1
Digital Optical
Digital Coax
RCA
Audio Format
Source: Dolby® Digital Plus
Out: Dolby Digital 5.1
Video Outputs
HDMI v 1.1
Component
S-Video
Composite
Video Resolution
1080p/24
1080i
720p
480p
480i
Storage
Unlimited movie rentals. Stores about 50 purchased films in standard definiton.
Limited Warranty
Limited 1 year for parts & labor

For use in U.S. households only.