Full FeedVudu cuts set-top box price
Vudu is one of Apple TV’s main rivals - one that made it on to Steve’s slide of those who “failed” to get movie rentals right. Vudu has just cut the price of their basic version by over $100 - bringing it to $295. The price cut has commenced today, but anyone who bought the box in the last 30 days is entitled to a $100 movie credit. Surely, this is a reaction to the Apple TV take 2. Although, even with this price cut, the Vudu basic version is still more expensive than the Apple TV. Apple TV prices start at $229 for the 40GB version.
In a similar manner to the Apple TV; Vudus allow the user to rent or buy movies in both standard definition and high definition via the internet. The prices vary from $2 to $20 for purchases, and $1 to $4 for rentals. These prices are similar to Apple TV, but actually a little cheaper. For new releases to be rented, Apple charges between $3 and $5. Vudu’s main advantages over Apple TV are that it can play 1080p at 24fps and can receive new movies before the Apple TV does, because there is no 30 day delay.
Via [MacNN]
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The Vudu does not have the same set of features as Apple TV; iTunes music, movies, podcast and tv shows. Streaming content from any other iTunes enabled device. YouTube.
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