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VUDU Has Gone Wireless
By Shane Sturgeon
Publisher & Chief Technologist
Posted on June 5, 2008
Category: Internet HD Video
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VUDU'S SET TOP BOX GOES WIRELESS

Innovative Plug-and-Play Solution Makes It Simple for Consumers to Set Up VUDU in Any Room


Santa Clara, CA. June 5, 2008 -- VUDU Inc., the company that brings instant access to video content to the living room, today announced the release of the VUDU Wireless Kit, a new wireless solution that lets consumers enjoy their VUDU set top box anywhere in their home without the need for ethernet cables.

"Following the rapid success and strong following we've already achieved for the VUDU box, we're now taking the next step to offer even greater convenience to video fans," said Patrick Cosson, VP of Marketing for VUDU. "Our customers have been asking for a wireless solution, and we've responded with a hassle-free and secure solution that does not require complicated configuration. VUDU users can now enjoy the ultimate viewing experience in any room in the house, no matter where their broadband connection enters their home."

The plug-and-play VUDU Wireless Kit makes it simple for consumers to create a wireless network in their home that is dedicated to the VUDU set top box. This arrangement frees consumers from the constraints of physical cables and complicated wireless configurations.

To easily set up the VUDU Wireless Kit, a wireless base station plugs into the existing broadband router and a receiver plugs into the VUDU box creating a dedicated and secure 802.11g wifi network. The wireless kit supports the full range of VUDU functionality, including instant-on for HD content, bandwidth permitting.

The VUDU Wireless Kit will retail for $79 starting today. A complete wireless bundle including both the VUDU box and the VUDU Wireless Kit is also available for $349. Visit www.VUDU.com for more information.

VUDU's movie download service gives movie fans the ultimate in flexibility and choice. Consumers can finally watch the right movie at the right time - no planning needed, no computer required, no cable TV or satellite service necessary.


About VUDU:

VUDU is dedicated to bringing instant access to video entertainment to every living room. Through relationships with every major US motion picture studio and more than 25 independent and international distributors, VUDU delivers thousands of mainstream movies, HD films and TV shows straight to the television. Consumers can finally watch what they want, when they want-no planning needed, no computer required, no cable TV or satellite service necessary.

Posted by Shane Sturgeon, June 5, 2008 08:17 AM

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About Shane Sturgeon

Shane Sturgeon is the Co-Publisher and Chief Technologist of HDTV Magazine, an industry publication with HDTV roots going back to 1984, when Dale Cripps founded The HDTV Newsletter. Today, HDTV Magazine is a leading online resource for HDTV news and information and captures the eyes and imaginations of over 3 million visitors annually. Mr. Sturgeon has a background in information technology and has served in various consulting capacities for Fortune 500 companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Proctor & Gamble and Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University.