VUDU’s Set Top Box Goes Wireless
Posted on June 5, 2008
Filed Under Consumer Electronics CE
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 5 /PRNewswire/ — 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 http://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.
SOURCE VUDU Inc.
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