So you either pay $3.99 to rent a pixalised standard-def copy of a movie from blockbuster or pay the same to view it in HD with 5.1 sound from Vudu. I really don't understand how they expect to generate any interest given the better options out there.
Because some of their movies are $2, and Blockbuster will be releasing HD movies shortly (according to their manual, some of their movies already are available in HD), which will work on a $100 box (inclusive of 25 free rentals) rather than a $300 one.
I think the Blockbuster option is a tad cheaper, is it not?
So the 3.99 price is only for HD content? Has it even been confirmed this box supports HD yet?
And the Vudu box is essentially $99 with the bestbuy deal. I'm thinking I'll stick with something that supports 1080p and 24fps playback, thanks all the same.
Yes, it says in the manual it supports HD content. And like LC says, the Vudu box is not $99. Or if it is, then the Blockbuster box is free. (25 $4 rentals.)
The manual's available by going to Blockbuster's site, going to the promotional page, and there's a link right there to download it. It's directly under the picture of the player:
The player preferences max out at 1080i, with 720p, 480p and 480i also available. It's unclear as to what resolution the HD downloads are, but one would assume 720p based upon all the other services.
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So you either pay $3.99 to rent a pixalised standard-def copy of a movie from blockbuster or pay the same to view it in HD with 5.1 sound from Vudu. I really don't understand how they expect to generate any interest given the better options out there.
Because some of their movies are $2, and Blockbuster will be releasing HD movies shortly (according to their manual, some of their movies already are available in HD), which will work on a $100 box (inclusive of 25 free rentals) rather than a $300 one.
I think the Blockbuster option is a tad cheaper, is it not?
Pixelated?
So the 3.99 price is only for HD content? Has it even been confirmed this box supports HD yet?
And the Vudu box is essentially $99 with the bestbuy deal. I'm thinking I'll stick with something that supports 1080p and 24fps playback, thanks all the same.
Yes, it says in the manual it supports HD content. And like LC says, the Vudu box is not $99. Or if it is, then the Blockbuster box is free. (25 $4 rentals.)
Interesting. Where did you find this manual (is it online?). Is it 1080p or 720?
The manual's available by going to Blockbuster's site, going to the promotional page, and there's a link right there to download it. It's directly under the picture of the player:
http://www.blockbuster.com/ondemand?mcid=14400012&mlid=17008640&
The player preferences max out at 1080i, with 720p, 480p and 480i also available. It's unclear as to what resolution the HD downloads are, but one would assume 720p based upon all the other services.