REVIEW:Walmart VUDU ONLINE MOVIE STREAMER
polkfarmboy
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Well last night I downloaded the new app on the ps3 for walmarts streaming tech app VUDU . I have netflix and was skeptical about streaming high def content because I suffer from choppiness with the HD content via my 5 meg .
This was not the case with walmart's streaming tech and I tested this on my 1080p pj. Walmart offers 3 speeds and sd, hd 720p and a hdx 1080 .There is a connection test so that you may determine whats going to work and fortunately for me the hdx was ok with my 5 meg connection .
The site has a good variety of content of movies and tv that can be filtered by genre ,and release date etc .I went straight for the new movie releases .There was alot of the usual bunch of tuesday releases and some still in theater titles as it said like the new john claude vandamme movie .Movies are around $7 for the 720 and $8 for the 1080hdx this $1 hike was pretty consitent with everything for 1080p even on the 3 week old $5 titles
I am the unfortunate owner of a 3D tv .I say unfortunate because in order for me to watch a 3D movie I have to buy it for a small fortune as none of the blockbuster and netflix carry them .This was not the case as I came across a plethora of 3d content with about 90% of them available as a rental .Vudu also gives you an option to watch a trailer and another super cool feature to watch 2 minutes of the movie .I flicked a switch and routed the hdmi to the 3d tv and stuck my active glasses on .I loved it and thought drive angry was super cool looking but was bored with tron .I will be looking forward to streaming the new movie priest next week in full 1080 3d . Back to the pj I kept watching my free 2 minutes and eventualy settled down to watch a flick
Walmart gives you $5 for free for anything you want to watch so I paid $3 and put on quarantine 2 terminal .I dont even think its available on bluray yet but I opted to watch the 1080p version and I have to say I was pleased .The picture quality was amazing on the epson and I got no lag on the frame rate whatsoever .The blacks seemed really good on everything as if the vudu has a really good contrast or grey scale balance making the streams look very punchy .The audio was pretty good but nothing like a bluray, its too soon to tell but it seems like there is some compression going on
Overall I think you guys should give this a whirl and see how you like it especially if you have a 3d tv its a blessing if you just wana watch and not own 3d content .I have not checked the pc yet but if you have a playstation then go get your free $5 .There is no hassles or subscription fee so if your stuck for a movie and want a nice sharp contrasted movie in an instant then why not check it out as your gona get the latest releases
This was not the case with walmart's streaming tech and I tested this on my 1080p pj. Walmart offers 3 speeds and sd, hd 720p and a hdx 1080 .There is a connection test so that you may determine whats going to work and fortunately for me the hdx was ok with my 5 meg connection .
The site has a good variety of content of movies and tv that can be filtered by genre ,and release date etc .I went straight for the new movie releases .There was alot of the usual bunch of tuesday releases and some still in theater titles as it said like the new john claude vandamme movie .Movies are around $7 for the 720 and $8 for the 1080hdx this $1 hike was pretty consitent with everything for 1080p even on the 3 week old $5 titles
I am the unfortunate owner of a 3D tv .I say unfortunate because in order for me to watch a 3D movie I have to buy it for a small fortune as none of the blockbuster and netflix carry them .This was not the case as I came across a plethora of 3d content with about 90% of them available as a rental .Vudu also gives you an option to watch a trailer and another super cool feature to watch 2 minutes of the movie .I flicked a switch and routed the hdmi to the 3d tv and stuck my active glasses on .I loved it and thought drive angry was super cool looking but was bored with tron .I will be looking forward to streaming the new movie priest next week in full 1080 3d . Back to the pj I kept watching my free 2 minutes and eventualy settled down to watch a flick
Walmart gives you $5 for free for anything you want to watch so I paid $3 and put on quarantine 2 terminal .I dont even think its available on bluray yet but I opted to watch the 1080p version and I have to say I was pleased .The picture quality was amazing on the epson and I got no lag on the frame rate whatsoever .The blacks seemed really good on everything as if the vudu has a really good contrast or grey scale balance making the streams look very punchy .The audio was pretty good but nothing like a bluray, its too soon to tell but it seems like there is some compression going on
Overall I think you guys should give this a whirl and see how you like it especially if you have a 3d tv its a blessing if you just wana watch and not own 3d content .I have not checked the pc yet but if you have a playstation then go get your free $5 .There is no hassles or subscription fee so if your stuck for a movie and want a nice sharp contrasted movie in an instant then why not check it out as your gona get the latest releases
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VUDU was a stuggling company till Wal-Mart bought them....and I also give it 2 thumbs up...pay a little extra for HD but well worth it2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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Why do you put a space between the end of the sentence and the period? And then start the next sentence with no space between the period and the first letter? What grammar rule is that?
"punchy .The"
"$5 .There"
"3d . Back"
"on .I"
"rental .Vudu"
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Why do you put a space between the end of the sentence and the period? And then start the next sentence with no space between the period and the first letter? What grammar rule is that?
"punchy .The"
"$5 .There"
"3d . Back"
"on .I"
"rental .Vudu"
etc., etc., etc.
Redneck rule....
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Why do you put a space between the end of the sentence and the period? And then start the next sentence with no space between the period and the first letter? What grammar rule is that?
"punchy .The"
"$5 .There"
"3d . Back"
"on .I"
"rental .Vudu"
etc., etc., etc.
Its because I like the refreshing taste of bud light
Gimi a break guys didn't you notice I used the word plethora after 6 cans :biggrin: -
I refuse to be a part of Wal-Mart being the only place left to do business in this country:rolleyes:. Has anybody noticed that the Stallone film "Demolition Man" is starting to be a bit prophetic in a lot of ways? The next shoe to drop is for Taco Bell to take over all the food establishments.:eek: The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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polkfarmboy wrote: »Its because I like the refreshing taste of bud light
Bud Light!?!? Why does anybody bother to drink light beer? That makes no sense. What is the point? :rolleyes:Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Bud light is the only beer I have had that tastes better coming up than going down.:eek:The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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Bud light = no prison cell
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I agree. I absolutely refuse to shop at WalMart or suport them in any way.nooshinjohn wrote: »I refuse to be a part of Wal-Mart being the only place left to do business in this country:rolleyes:. Has anybody noticed that the Stallone film "Demolition Man" is starting to be a bit prophetic in a lot of ways? The next shoe to drop is for Taco Bell to take over all the food establishments.:eek: -
Wow. I had no idea this service was owned btw walmart. I used it a few times when i had a streaming bdp and was impressed. It was the only streaming service i have ever been satisfied with. But i will never use it again as walmart is the **** of Babylon.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
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And then start the next sentence with no space between the period and the first letter?
Since you thought you should correct other people's grammar, I feel I should point out that the quote above is not a complete sentence. :rolleyes:2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0 -
Since you thought you should correct other people's grammar, I feel I should point out that the quote above is not a complete sentence. :rolleyes:
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I'm not an English teacher but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
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Since you thought you should correct other people's grammar, I feel I should point out that the quote above is not a complete sentence. :rolleyes:
Not very good at reading comprehension are you? :rolleyes:
I asked a question. Additionally, my sentence is acceptable in its context.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Not very good at reading comprehension are you? :rolleyes:
Good enough. Not only is it not a sentence, it's not a question. Ask your self, does the phrase "And then start the next sentence with no space between the period and the first letter?" stand on its own as a question or a complete thought? No, it doesn't. If you said that phrase to someone, they wouldn't know what the hell you're talking about.
FYI, proper sentence construction would have been:
"Why do you put a space between the end of the sentence and the period, and then start the next sentence with no space between the period and the first letter?"
Anyway, I'm done. The only thing I feel is more futile than arguing with someone in a forum is attempting to correct someone's grammar on a forum. But if you're going to do it, you should at least attempt to uphold some credibility and get it right yourself.2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0 -
Charles Dickens is turning in his grave right now
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polkfarmboy wrote: »Charles Dickens is turning in his grave right now
I tell ya, break a few binding posts and you have started to be almost funny! --Gary--
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I'm not an English teacher but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
How were the waffles? :eek: -
When I saw the price of streaming rentals, I decided renting as many blu-rays as I can watch monthly through netflix for a set price was a better deal.
Maybe if I had 3d I'd reconsider.My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
