Comments on: Blockbuster Goes All Vudu With Plans For Its Own Set-Top Box http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:15:30 -0800 hourly 1 By: Netflix Roku: Free Is Such A Beautiful Word | META Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2312764 Netflix Roku: Free Is Such A Beautiful Word | META Blog Tue, 20 May 2008 16:47:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2312764 [...] for them. Instead of wading into a losing battle over cheap downloads and rentals (see Vudu, BlockBuster, AppleTV, Google, etc., which charge for each movie), they jump right to free. They know what the [...] [...] for them. Instead of wading into a losing battle over cheap downloads and rentals (see Vudu, BlockBuster, AppleTV, Google, etc., which charge for each movie), they jump right to free. They know what the [...]

]]> By: Netflix Roku: Free Is Such A Beautiful Word http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2311440 Netflix Roku: Free Is Such A Beautiful Word Tue, 20 May 2008 09:14:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2311440 [...] for them. Instead of wading into a losing battle over cheap downloads and rentals (see Vudu, BlockBuster, AppleTV, Google, etc., which charge for each movie), they jump right to free. They know what the [...] [...] for them. Instead of wading into a losing battle over cheap downloads and rentals (see Vudu, BlockBuster, AppleTV, Google, etc., which charge for each movie), they jump right to free. They know what the [...]

]]> By: MrCashyCash http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2161097 MrCashyCash Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:55:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2161097 Why not just partner with Apple on this one instead of trying a new hardware play? Why not just partner with Apple on this one instead of trying a new hardware play?

]]> By: LOL @ Silly People http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160727 LOL @ Silly People Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:42:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160727 Blockbuster, Netflix, etc. will all fail at this game because people willing to pay for VOD already have a box through their cable, satellite, or telephony provider that can do this. They control the distribution. Blockbuster, Netflix, etc. will all fail at this game because people willing to pay for VOD already have a box through their cable, satellite, or telephony provider that can do this. They control the distribution.

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Blockbuster、Vudu風セットトップボックスの独自開発へ http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160696 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » Blockbuster、Vudu風セットトップボックスの独自開発へ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:23:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160696 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: bc http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160596 bc Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:30:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160596 @14 Netflix already has something in the works. http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2008/01/netflix-lg-part.html @14

Netflix already has something in the works.
http://www.hack...ix-lg-part.html

]]> By: Search Engine Optimization Journal http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160563 Search Engine Optimization Journal Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:17:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160563 It will be interesting to see if Netflix tries something like this (if they haven't already) just to compete. It will be interesting to see if Netflix tries something like this (if they haven’t already) just to compete.

]]> By: mark http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160468 mark Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:23:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160468 Suuuure.... another box to buy/install.... DOA Suuuure…. another box to buy/install…. DOA

]]> By: zell http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160397 zell Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:48:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160397 Geez, what's with all the blockbuster hate? Nobody's done streaming right. I'd still rather walk to the corner and rent a movie for four bucks than pay hundreds of dollars for a set top box and wait hours for a compressed movie to download. Geez, what’s with all the blockbuster hate? Nobody’s done streaming right. I’d still rather walk to the corner and rent a movie for four bucks than pay hundreds of dollars for a set top box and wait hours for a compressed movie to download.

]]> By: Ric Johnson http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160348 Ric Johnson Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:24:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160348 Again - it boggles the mind that somebody is trying the SAME business model I worked on with http://Free.TV EIGHT years ago, but with a stOOpid URL. Does ANYONE want to use the domain Free.TV ? Contact me at OpenDomain Again – it boggles the mind that somebody is trying the SAME business model I worked on with http://Free.TV EIGHT years ago, but with a stOOpid URL.
Does ANYONE want to use the domain Free.TV ? Contact me at OpenDomain

]]> By: Richard C0r5a13 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160317 Richard C0r5a13 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:10:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160317 Where did you get that illustration Erick? :) Where did you get that illustration Erick? :)

]]> By: anon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160199 anon Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:25:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160199 It's actually called Vudu and is VooDoo?? Yikes. It’s actually called Vudu and is VooDoo?? Yikes.

]]> By: Sabas http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160195 Sabas Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:23:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160195 Good luck with that, Blockbuster. The only Blockbuster in town closed and in its space...a buffet. Good luck with that, Blockbuster.

The only Blockbuster in town closed and in its space…a buffet.

]]> By: Tim http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160169 Tim Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:14:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160169 My Comcast box already does this and they don't dick their customers around like Blockbuster does. Doing business with Blockbuster is like doing business with a drug dealer. Well maybe not quite the same...I think drug dealers have better customer service and more consistent pricing. My Comcast box already does this and they don’t dick their customers around like Blockbuster does.

Doing business with Blockbuster is like doing business with a drug dealer. Well maybe not quite the same…I think drug dealers have better customer service and more consistent pricing.

]]> By: chris (trade2save.com) http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160145 chris (trade2save.com) Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:02:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160145 @Crazyglues I agree they are constantly playing ketchup whether it's Netflix, Apple or whoever. That's the problem with being a lumbering Giant with an out of date business model. They needed to be innovative and cutting edge to stay in front. This new idea appears to be nothing new at all. Obviously it'll have to be HD, (may even have a blu-ray slot if they want to be half serious about it too) - they've got to give them out for peanuts if they want any traction at all and make the money on monthly subscriptions. @Crazyglues I agree they are constantly playing ketchup whether it’s Netflix, Apple or whoever. That’s the problem with being a lumbering Giant with an out of date business model. They needed to be innovative and cutting edge to stay in front.

This new idea appears to be nothing new at all. Obviously it’ll have to be HD, (may even have a blu-ray slot if they want to be half serious about it too) – they’ve got to give them out for peanuts if they want any traction at all and make the money on monthly subscriptions.

]]> By: AhmedF http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160135 AhmedF Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:56:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160135 I have a Vudu - easy to use, lots of movies, and absolutely terrific service. The only knock is their catalog is still far from complete, and new movies are always only to buy for the first month or so. but I've been gladly finding some gems I didn't even know of [especially indie movies]. I have a Vudu – easy to use, lots of movies, and absolutely terrific service.

The only knock is their catalog is still far from complete, and new movies are always only to buy for the first month or so. but I’ve been gladly finding some gems I didn’t even know of [especially indie movies].

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2160046 Chris Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:18:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2160046 HD would be the only thing that would get me to use it. Otherwise, my media pc works just fine, thank you very much. Oh, and I am not limited to subscription-based service. HD would be the only thing that would get me to use it. Otherwise, my media pc works just fine, thank you very much. Oh, and I am not limited to subscription-based service.

]]> By: Yakov http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2159999 Yakov Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:56:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2159999 They should give it for free, bundled with subscriptions, like mobile phones. They should give it for free, bundled with subscriptions, like mobile phones.

]]> By: Crazyglues http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2159995 Crazyglues Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:54:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2159995 It's a little late Blockbuster.... The real surprise here is that this company hasn't gone under yet... I mean it would be pretty hard to actually run a business this bad, even if you tried. It’s a little late Blockbuster…. The real surprise here is that this company hasn’t gone under yet… I mean it would be pretty hard to actually run a business this bad, even if you tried.

]]> By: bob cobb http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/comment-page-1/#comment-2159987 bob cobb Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:51:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/10/blockbuster-goes-all-vudu-with-plans-for-its-own-set-top-box/#comment-2159987 It better be able to do HD It better be able to do HD

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