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    #31
    Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

    Originally posted by Nded View Post
    One of the ideas we've suggested is a way for Vudu owners to purchase Vudu Bucks gift certificates - this has not been realized. If we can talk Vudu into allowing this, would you want to contribute to the aaronwt sympathy relief fund?
    Sure.

    P.S. Vudu gift certificates would be a cool idea.

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      #32
      Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

      I'll contribute some $$ to the Aaronwt sympathy fund!

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        #33
        Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

        After seeing what he's got the Vudu connected to in another thread, all I feel is envy, not sympathy

        Algolith HDMI Flea - $995
        VP50 PRo Scaler - $3,500
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          #34
          Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

          Originally posted by skeeterfood View Post
          After seeing what he's got the Vudu connected to in another thread, all I feel is envy, not sympathy

          Algolith HDMI Flea - $995
          VP50 PRo Scaler - $3,500
          I guess my question is why you need both? The VP50 removes the mosquito noise as well.

          But considering that these cost way more than a Vudu, yeah, I think we should start a sympathy fund for the rest of us.



          I'm amazed at how much money people put into their system. I thought I was spending a lot on my Denon receiver last fall at $1299 (OK, so I got the BestBuy Magnolia guy to give it to me for $999 but that's beside the point! ). I know that's really mid-level when it comes to higher end receivers, but his HDMI flea cost as much as my entire receiver. Guess you gotta really like video!

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            #35
            Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

            If I had a screen or projector over 50" I would use those to devices also. Just remember that stuff used to cost over 10 grand about 4 years ago.

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              #36
              Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

              Originally posted by RonV View Post
              If I had a screen or projector over 50" I would use those to devices also. Just remember that stuff used to cost over 10 grand about 4 years ago.
              Yeah, but do they really make that much of a difference? I'm sure they help but is it $1000 worth of help? Keep in mind, I could buy 3 Vudu's now for $1000....

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                #37
                Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                Yeah, but do they really make that much of a difference? I'm sure they help but is it $1000 worth of help? Keep in mind, I could buy 3 Vudu's now for $1000....
                I'm sure some people are more able to notice the small improvement but most would not. Also, some want the "best" (hence the Vudu XL) and just pay to get it. I used to have a Faroudja scaler that cost something like $25,000 going into a projector that cost another $25,000. Then a few years later, I replaced the projector with one that was smaller, lighter, brighter and cheaper ($2,500) and just threw away (I'm not kidding) the Faroudja. I didn't miss it. Now, I went with the 65" LCD and the Denon 3808CI and am happier than ever.

                BTW, the whole Faroudja thing was because the company that built my system recommended it, not because I asked for it. That alone shows you that Vudu can sell some XLs to people like my former self that just let someone else spec and build their "dream" system.

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                  #38
                  Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                  Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                  I guess my question is why you need both? The VP50 removes the mosquito noise as well.

                  But considering that these cost way more than a Vudu, yeah, I think we should start a sympathy fund for the rest of us.



                  I'm amazed at how much money people put into their system. I thought I was spending a lot on my Denon receiver last fall at $1299 (OK, so I got the BestBuy Magnolia guy to give it to me for $999 but that's beside the point! ). I know that's really mid-level when it comes to higher end receivers, but his HDMI flea cost as much as my entire receiver. Guess you gotta really like video!
                  The Flea does more than reduce mosquito noise. My plan was to sell the Flea when I got the VP50pro. Then I realized it doesn't have the noise reduction feature of the Flea. the Flea does absolute wonders with broadcast TV and really cleans things up. I also didn't pay retail price for those items either. My VP50 pro was a trade up from a VP50 which was a trade up from a VP30 which was a trade up from an iscan Hd+ which was a trade up from an iscan Hd which was paid for with my sale from my Holo3Dgraph2 scaler which was paid for with the sale of my Holo3Dgraph 1 scaler.
                  wow! I've gone through way too many scales the last 6 years.

                  Anyway the combination of the Flea and VP50 pro works very well with SD content especially broadcast. with Bd/Hd DVD I only use the VP50pro. Hopefully when I get home tonight my VUDU will have the Bourne movies on it so I can compare them to the HD DVD versions and also check out the 5.1 sound

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                    #39
                    Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                    Aaron-

                    Thanks for the info. Are there any "lower cost" noise reducers available like the flea but just not as expensive?

                    Thanks

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                      #40
                      Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                      Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                      Aaron-

                      Thanks for the info. Are there any "lower cost" noise reducers available like the flea but just not as expensive?

                      Thanks
                      I don't think so. The Flea uses the REON processor which is also used in some receivers that cost less but I'm not sure if the recievers are using any of the NR cpabilities of the chip.

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                        #41
                        Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                        Originally posted by redwein View Post
                        I'm sure some people are more able to notice the small improvement but most would not. Also, some want the "best" (hence the Vudu XL) and just pay to get it. I used to have a Faroudja scaler that cost something like $25,000 going into a projector that cost another $25,000. Then a few years later, I replaced the projector with one that was smaller, lighter, brighter and cheaper ($2,500) and just threw away (I'm not kidding) the Faroudja. I didn't miss it. Now, I went with the 65" LCD and the Denon 3808CI and am happier than ever.

                        BTW, the whole Faroudja thing was because the company that built my system recommended it, not because I asked for it. That alone shows you that Vudu can sell some XLs to people like my former self that just let someone else spec and build their "dream" system.
                        Has there been a complete spec sheet released for the VUDU XL to compare it to the regular VUDU?

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                          #42
                          Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                          Originally posted by aaronwt View Post
                          Has there been a complete spec sheet released for the VUDU XL to compare it to the regular VUDU?
                          Not to my knowledge yet. And I don't think any of my moderator partners in crime know either!

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                            #43
                            Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                            Originally posted by aaronwt View Post
                            HDMI 1.3 wouldbe a nice upgrade so you could send the DD+ to a receiver for decoding instead of being transcoded to DD.
                            I'm just not having any luck on Ebay gettingthe VUDU box. I went as high as $360 with shipping and lost and also lost on only $225. I guess I'm going to end up waiting until February to get one and lose out on the free Bourne movies and the $50 promotion. I guess I'll have to hope they offer it for $250 again. AT this point I'll have to jump on it if they do.
                            Don't despair. I won one yesterday new for $160. Just run an "Advanced Search" with the "Completed" marked and you will see that you stand a good chance. Buy it now used as low as $170, at least 3 sellers now.

                            Guys, is there an easy hotswap method to get a new hard drive into the machine once you filled up the old one, like on the Dish DVRs?

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                              #44
                              Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                              Originally posted by bobpaule View Post
                              Don't despair. I won one yesterday new for $160. Just run an "Advanced Search" with the "Completed" marked and you will see that you stand a good chance. Buy it now used as low as $170, at least 3 sellers now.

                              Guys, is there an easy hotswap method to get a new hard drive into the machine once you filled up the old one, like on the Dish DVRs?
                              Well, that post you quoted from was a year old! I think Aaron has purchased at least one or two more Vudus since then!

                              Anyhow, the hard drive is NOT user upgradeable.

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                                #45
                                Re: Difference between VUDU an VUDU XL

                                Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                                Well, that post you quoted from was a year old! I think Aaron has purchased at least one or two more Vudus since then!

                                Anyhow, the hard drive is NOT user upgradeable.
                                In case Bobpaule missed discussions on this topic, some form of external storage support is supposed to be added to the box eventually.

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