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"While the set-top box scene is getting pretty crowded for movie buffs, Vudu is hoping to yet again grab your attention and beat its competitors with a new deal.  After going the porn route, Vudu is taking advantage of the dog days of summer to lure you back into the house and onto your sofa.  A summer Blockbuster special is currently going on at Vudu, with rentals and extended rentals for just 99 cents.\nIf you're a Vudu user, you know that most rentals, depending on how recently they've been released on DVD, can cost up to $5.00 for HD quality, or more.  Extended rentals can tack on another few dollars, making you wish you'd just bought the movie in the first place.\nWhile that's the idea, there are still those that would rather rent the movie for a cheaper price (why buy a movie that you don't know you'll like?), even if that means that a few days later your friends come over and you go ahead and spring for the extended rental because you end up liking the movie and want your friends to enjoy it as much as you did.\nAlong with this seasonal promotion, Vudu is also launching a movie channel called \"99 for 99\" which promotes 99 blockbuster films chosen by Vudu's editorial staff, all for 99 cents.  This will even include new films.\nWill this deter you from falling into the Apple trap?  As a Vudu user, I've found Vudu's new movie availability to be better than Apple's, even though it was slightly pricier than the alternative\u2014not to mention Vudu offers new releases for purchase sooner than Apple.  With the new blockbuster special, however, there may be even more incentive to check out Vudu, especially if you're inclined to stay inside the house and avoid wasting the precious gas you just put into your car's tank."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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