New Set-Top Boxes: Bridging the PC/TV Divide
Extending Internet video into the living room puts set-top boxes and media extenders in the spotlight in 2008.
Mark Sullivan, PC World
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Vudu was among the first companies to aggregate a solid lineup of premium programming and deliver it to the TV via its own set-top box. At CES, Vudu announced an upgraded version of its box, called the Vudu XL. The XL, which is built to sit at the center of a home-theater setup, is optimized for HD content and supports surround-sound audio. Starting this February, the Vudu XL will be sold mainly through high-end audio/video retailers and custom home-theater installers for around $1000.
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