Walmart Brings VUDU Movie Streaming Service to iPad as WebApp

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Posted August 10, 2011 at 4:50pm by iClarified

Walmart announced today the launch of VUDU, its subscription-free, video-on-demand movie service, as a webapp for the iPad.

Beginning today, iPad users can go to VUDU.com and browse through VUDU's entertainment content library, which includes more than 20,000 blockbusters, Hollywood classics, independent films and TV episodes, then rent or purchase and watch them instantly. For one touch access to VUDU, customers can add a VUDU icon to their iPad desktops by clicking the "Add to Home Screen" button when on VUDU.com.

"At Walmart, one of our key priorities is to provide one continuous experience for our customers to interact with our brand - whether that is in stores, online or from their mobile devices," said Edward Lichty, general manager, VUDU. "VUDU's launch on the iPad plays into that vision as we're committed to offering the VUDU experience on as many devices as possible so customers can shop for and access their favorite movies and TV shows however they want, whenever they want."

Movies purchased and/or rented on the iPad can also be viewed on Walmart.com/VUDU, VUDU.com or on any VUDU-enabled consumer electronics device. VUDU is currently available on more than 300 consumer electronics devices including Internet-capable HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players and the PlayStation 3 - more than any other pay-per-view service.

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Solution - August 10, 2011 at 5:11pm

Yeah, subscription-free, but you have to pay-per-use. Netflix is better in my opinion! You pay once a month and watch as much as you can.. Even iTunes is not as good as Netflix (besides the new releases which are not available on Netflix). For example, there are about 200 episodes of TV Show "24" which is going to cost me $0.99 for each of them, making around $200 in totals. On the Netflix the same TV Show is included in your monthly fee ($8.99).

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Solution - August 10, 2011 at 5:13pm

I wish iTunes would have subscription - this is the way to go. At least they could make subscription for TV Shows with hundreds of episodes, it doesn't make sense to pay $0.99 for every 45 minute episode. I mean, it makes sense for them, but for us it is expensive, don't you think? Let's demand subscription service for iTunes from Apple!