Digital Trends

Vudu

With its proprietary set-top box, Vudu bypasses your computer entirely, meaning downloading and viewing is handled strictly via TV – a more comfortable and satisfying experience for most enthusiasts. Of course, you do have to purchase that set-top box first ($295 and up), meaning you’re definitely committed by the time you begin. However, the standard DVR the company supplies will hold unlimited film rentals plus 50 purchased movies. Those who are more serious about ownership will want the XL box, which also holds unlimited rentals, but allows for a whopping 500 purchases instead. There’s a library of 6000 movies to choose from overall, and all the usual TV shows to browse as well, making the Vudu a good option, and sticker prices range from $4.99-$19.99. Vudu also looks to deliver HD content with a line of HD rentals – a wise move for the future, and with video-on-demand features paramount, it definitely has its advantages.

Movie Purchase: $4.99–19.00
TV Episode Purchase: $1.99
Movie Rental (new): $.99-3.99 for standard definition content, $3.99–5.99 for HD content