VUDU is offering a big $200 discount on their HD movie player. Normally priced at $299, the VUDU box is priced to move at $99 (add $49 for a wireless kit). Now you know there’s a catch and indeed there is. You’ll have to purchase $50 worth of movie credits to go along with the box. Still, that’s a great deal for a HD device that has the following features:

• Movies On-Demand — Access over 13,000 movies and TV titles from all Hollywood studios and leading independent distributors directly from your HDTV.
• New Movies Weekly — Watch newly released movies the same day the DVD becomes available. No worrying about it being in-stock at the video store, or having to queue it up online. Even watch the trailer before you decide to rent or buy.
• HDX™ Movies — Only VUDU gives you the freedom to choose between an instant-start HD movie and a higher quality HDX download, both offered at the same price.
• 1080p HD Quality — Rent HD movies in native 1080p or SD movies up-scaled to 1080i/p resolution and get the best viewing experience on your HDTV.
• VUDU Labs — Access millions of free videos and photos from popular Internet sites like YouTube, Flickr and Picasa as well free On-demand television and games. And that is only the beginning.
• Home Theater Convenience — Family movie nights are simple with VUDU. No time nor money wasted driving to the video store or movie theater, and no mailing DVDs – just great entertainment in the comfort of your home.
• No Monthly Fee — Rent standard definition movies from 99¢ to $3.99, high definition and HDX movies from $3.99 to $5.99. Purchase TV episodes for $1.99. Purchase movies from $4.99 to $19.99. No monthly subscription or contract.

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