By: Soren Croxall Dr. Rebman ITMG 100 Section 9 November 29, 2007

What is VUDU? VUDU is a sleek black box, 7”x9”x2”VUDU is a sleek black box, 7”x9”x2” It is the latest technology in delivering movies to viewers over the internet.It is the latest technology in delivering movies to viewers over the internet. On this box, the viewer has access to over 5,000 movie titles with more being added every week.On this box, the viewer has access to over 5,000 movie titles with more being added every week. VUDU delivers its movies via a home network router.VUDU delivers its movies via a home network router.

Selection of Movies With its launch in September 2007, VUDU had over 5,000 movie title available.With its launch in September 2007, VUDU had over 5,000 movie title available. The movies come from all the major studios plus 20 independent and foreign studiosThe movies come from all the major studios plus 20 independent and foreign studios There is a wide variety of all genres to make sure there is a good selection for all viewers.There is a wide variety of all genres to make sure there is a good selection for all viewers.

Retail and Rentals VUDU has no activation or subscription fees. Viewers have the option of either renting or buying select movies. Rentals: $ Have access for 24 hours. Purchases: $ Stored on hard drive. VUDU retails for $399.

The picture quality is just as good or better than a regular DVD.The picture quality is just as good or better than a regular DVD. Although it does not have HD DVD right now, if a customer already has HDTV, VUDU has the power to “upconvert” the picture to make it even better.Although it does not have HD DVD right now, if a customer already has HDTV, VUDU has the power to “upconvert” the picture to make it even better. VUDU is still in negotiations with studios before it can offer true HD movies.VUDU is still in negotiations with studios before it can offer true HD movies.

Vudu’s Unique Remote There is only 4 buttons and clickable wheel!There is only 4 buttons and clickable wheel! Clickable wheel allows the viewer to quickly scroll through the movies.Clickable wheel allows the viewer to quickly scroll through the movies. The remote uses radio frequency instead of infrared line of sightThe remote uses radio frequency instead of infrared line of sight Box can be in closet and and remote will still workBox can be in closet and and remote will still work

The Hard Drive 250 gigabyte Has the capability of holding 300 full length movies In 6 months, customers will be able to purchase a jack which is an external hard drive

So, how are there 5,000 movies? It is a trick of the VUDU boxIt is a trick of the VUDU box There is only 30 seconds of each movie on the boxThere is only 30 seconds of each movie on the box Once the viewer selects their choice, the movie will begin to download.Once the viewer selects their choice, the movie will begin to download. You need a fast internet connection for quick downloading.You need a fast internet connection for quick downloading. Cable modems are preferable.Cable modems are preferable.

VUDU machines use a peer-to-peer systemVUDU machines use a peer-to-peer system When the viewers selects a movie, VUDU searches for other VUDU’s who have already downloaded that movieWhen the viewers selects a movie, VUDU searches for other VUDU’s who have already downloaded that movie Saves the company from having its own server pump out all the gigabytes each time a movie is ordered.Saves the company from having its own server pump out all the gigabytes each time a movie is ordered.

Sifting Through the 5,000 Titles There are many different categories that sort the movies. Titles are sorted by genre, director, actor, new release, VUDU’s Top Picks. There are also ways to sort by critic’s rating, release dates, and whether or not the movie available for both sale and rent.

Some Potential Problems with VUDU There are some holes in its library. It still needs to add some classic movies. The movies that can be bought do not come with extras. It is strictly a movie database, there are no TV shows, music, or photos on VUDU. The viewer can’t fast forward in the beginning.

Apple TV TiVO HD Netflix and ON-Demand

Apple TV Very similar to VUDU. Very limited selection of movies. However Apple TV allows the viewer to download movies, TV shows, pictures. Image quality is not as good as VUDU and it does not have the ability to “upconvert” to HD.

TiVo HD TiVO HD is $100 cheaper than a VUDU Box However, the viewer has to wait for a movie to completely download before it can be viewed. VUDU allows the person to view the movie right away without waiting.

Netflix and On-Demand Netflix requires viewers to wait for the movies in the mail. New release sometimes take a while to get to the viewers because there is such high demand. On-Demand has a limited movie selection. Viewers often have to wait a little while for new releases to become available Viewers can’t buy On-Demand movies.

Movies Available VuduAppleNetflixOn- Demand TiVo Number of Movies Available 5, ,000Several Hundred, changing every month 1,200