Gizmodo has the scoop on an upcoming product that's designed to make the AppleTV look like a Betamax player.Vudu is set to launch this summer with a video store that will sell several thousand movies from seven major studios as well as independent filmmakers.
The other central component to the Vudu system is a small box that plugs into your television set. No computer required. You can purchase and download movies directly from the set-top-box.
The box will handle MPEG-4 video upscaled to high definition. It includes HDMI, composite, and S-video ports. No WiFi here. You'll have to connect to your high speed internet connection over ethernet.
No final word on pricing or hard drive size yet, but Vudu has the AppleTV clearly in its sites, so expect competitive features and pricing.
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