December 21, 2007

Free Vudu Box With Sharp Aquos LCD TV Purchase Not As Good As It Sounds

Vudu is offering a free set-top box and $50 in movie credits with the purchase of select Sharp Aquos LCD TV's. All Sharp models 42 inches and above include the free box which usually retails for $399. The Vudu box offers instant access to high-def films, TV shows, and approximately 5000 movies with more being added every week. There is no subscription fee for the box or Vudu service; you simply pay as you watch, from 99 cents for a rental to $20 for a movie purchase. We will warn you however, that you pay the full suggested retail price for the Sharp TV's, so you pay for the Vudu in the TV price. The cheapest model available on the Vudu site is the Sharp Aquos LC42D64U, a 42-inch 1080p LCD for $1799.99. Over at Amazon.com, you'll find the same model for $1380. Almost exactly the price difference required to cover the Vudu and movie credits. As the Aquos models get bigger and more expensive, the difference becomes even greater. It'd be cheaper for you to purchase the Aquos models at Amazon and then purchase the Vudu box for it's full $399 price. You'd actually save more money that way.

Via Vudu