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    HDX download time

    Does the download time of HDX ever vary cause it currently says that it takes 4-2 hours to download a HDX video on my box. Seems like a long time if I want to watch a movie in HDX on a spur of the moment.

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    On a solid 4mbps, it usually takes about 4 hours to download an HDX title.
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      #3
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      HDX is not spur of the moment. If you want to watch on the whim, you need to pick HD or SD. Hopefully we'll have instant HDX at some point, but Vudu has never promised they'd support it.

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        Originally posted by JohnA View Post
        On a solid 4mbps, it usually takes about 4 hours to download an HDX title.
        If you experience downloads more than 4 hours please consult a physician immediately!!!

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          Originally posted by samoan View Post
          Does the download time of HDX ever vary cause it currently says that it takes 4-2 hours to download a HDX video on my box. Seems like a long time if I want to watch a movie in HDX on a spur of the moment.
          That's kind of the point

          Spur of the moment, you get instant HD. If it's something that you're excited about and planning for, then you rent the HDX. Heck, you can even do it online before you get home. The worst you get is HD instantly, how long did that take to get passe?

          I like my HD pic as much as the next guy (I pay the $100 HD extortion fee for NFL), but frankly I've never had a complaint about the 480p SD picture I get over component. So even though it might seem a blow to watch HD instead of HDX, I think you'll do okay.

          Didn't you ever go to a theater that wasn't your favorite to see a movie because that's the only place it was playing? It didn't have the THX system, but you still glad to be able to see it right then.

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            #6
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            Ok, well one day then. I forgot one can order online. Also as for the theatre yes that is true but if the Imax down the street is playing it or even the Imax 20 minutes away is playing it, I would rather see it there.

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              Originally posted by samoan View Post
              Ok, well one day then. I forgot one can order online. Also as for the theatre yes that is true but if the Imax down the street is playing it or even the Imax 20 minutes away is playing it, I would rather see it there.
              Me too

              Just a couple of years ago, the idea of streaming HD was a pipe dream. The amount of data that we sling around these days for purely entertainment purposes is staggering.

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                Originally posted by jleavens View Post
                That's kind of the point

                Spur of the moment, you get instant HD. If it's something that you're excited about and planning for, then you rent the HDX. Heck, you can even do it online before you get home.

                Gents: How do I set up a download in HDX online? I am sure it is easy to do, but am not sure how.

                Appreciate your assistance.

                Never Mind............figured it out.....

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                  Originally posted by aggiesnlc View Post
                  Gents: How do I set up a download in HDX online? I am sure it is easy to do, but am not sure how.

                  Appreciate your assistance.

                  Never Mind............figured it out.....
                  It must have been easy!

                  It does get a little more complicated when you own multiple Vudu's.

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                    I would still question why one cannot begin playback until the HDX download is complete. It would seem to me there is some threshold that should allow you to start the movie (could vary by avg. download speed) say 75%, etc.?

                    I am a fairly new user so correct me if I am wrong.

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                      Originally posted by larrs View Post
                      I would still question why one cannot begin playback until the HDX download is complete. It would seem to me there is some threshold that should allow you to start the movie (could vary by avg. download speed) say 75%, etc.?

                      I am a fairly new user so correct me if I am wrong.
                      You are right that there would seem to be some logical threshold that could be identified to allow HDX viewing to start before the download is complete. I'm guessing the Vudu engineers have bigger fish to fry at this time.

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                        #12
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                        They have stated that they want to be sure that you don't have any interruptions in your movie experience. This is the safest way.

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                          Just going by what was introduced last year, I would think they have more plans for improvements this year too.

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                            Originally posted by aaronwt View Post
                            Just going by what was introduced last year, I would think they have more plans for improvements this year too.
                            If past performance is indicative of future results, 2009 should be a great year for Vudu!

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                              I am certainly not complaining. I also think there are issue with that big of a file that can cause the speeds to slow and speed up that make a safe calculation hard to do. However, over 4+ hours, they could likely get close enough to find a "safe" spot. We'll see what 2009 brings!

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