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Hulu Plus announced: iPad, iPhone, Sony, and more on board
Posted Jun 29th 2010 1:50PM by Joseph L. Flatley
We've just received word that Hulu Plus is official. So far your iPhone, iPad (WiFi or 3G), Samsung TV, Sony TV and Blu-ray player is supported, with Vizio, PS3, and Xbox coming soon -- all for $10 a month!
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Posted Jun 29th 2010 1:50PM by Joseph L. Flatley
We've just received word that Hulu Plus is official. So far your iPhone, iPad (WiFi or 3G), Samsung TV, Sony TV and Blu-ray player is supported, with Vizio, PS3, and Xbox coming soon -- all for $10 a month!
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if I'd pay for it.
We've just received word that the premium Hulu service we've heard chatter about for a while now has just become official. Dubbed Hulu Plus, the $10 / month service will feature entire seasons of shows that are available in limited quantities on the free service, as well as other programming not available via Hulu on the web. There will be iPod and iPad apps available (streaming with WiFi or 3G), along with support for Samsung connected TVs and Blu-ray (via Samsung Apps). Also in the works is support for TVs and Blu-ray players from both Vizio and Sony (fall 2010), PS3 (July) , and Xbox 360 (as part of a "custom experience" in Xbox Live Gold, early 2011). Hit up the source link to get in on the "invitation only" preview of the service, and to keep abreast of availability for your favorite hardware. Video after the break.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
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Samsung Expands Library of Premium HD Video Content with Addition of Subscription Service Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps
Samsung will be the Exclusive HDTV Partner for the Hulu Plus™ Preview
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, announced today that it is the exclusive HDTV partner for the invitation-only preview of Hulu Plus™ on connected devices, expanding the amount of premium HD content that is available to Samsung consumers. Hulu Plus, the first ad-supported subscription service to offer full current season runs of hit TV programs from ABC, FOX and NBC across multiple Web-connected devices, in HD, for only $9.99 a month, will give TV lovers access to their favorite shows from current hit programs such as Glee, Grey's Anatomy, 30 Rock and The Office to classics such as The X-Files, Arrested Development and Ally McBeal. It will be available today for download through Samsung Apps on select 2010 Blu-ray players, Blu-ray home theater systems, and the majority of 2010 Samsung TVs 40" and above.
Consumers who download Hulu Plus on Samsung Apps, the world's first HDTV-based application store, can watch sample content and request an invite for the preview of the Hulu Plus service. After the end of the preview period, all Samsung Apps users will be able to download and subscribe to the full Hulu Plus service. The addition of Hulu Plus demonstrates continued momentum for Samsung Apps as leading content owners develop applications for the platform, making it easier for consumers to discover and enjoy the content they want, when they want it.
"With the addition of Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps, our customers now have access to an ever-expanding catalog of premium HD content at the push of a button," said Eric Anderson, vice president of content and product solutions, Samsung Electronics America. "We are excited to be the exclusive HDTV partner in making Hulu Plus available on the largest screen in the home during this preview period."
Samsung, the market leader in connected TV, is committed to expanding the types of experiences available to consumers. In 2008, the company was the first to deliver text-based RSS feeds, bringing news, weather and stock information directly to the TV with its InfoLink feature. In 2009, Samsung added Yahoo! widgets to the connected TV experience, as well as streaming video services with providers like Blockbuster and Amazon video-on-demand. With the launch of Samsung Apps this year, Samsung is broadening the connected TV experience, bringing services such as text-based information, casual games, communications, social and location services, and full HD video to consumers. The addition of Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps demonstrates continued momentum around the platform as leading content providers recognize the platform's flexibility in delivering the growing types of content that meet consumers' demand. Hulu Plus joins more than 30 other industry-leading partners on Samsung Apps including Blockbuster, Facebook, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, USA TODAY, and Vudu, in bringing personalized, easy to use connected TV experiences to consumers.
For more information about Samsung Apps, please visit, http://www.samsung.com/newsroom. To learn more about Hulu Plus, please visit www.hulu.com/plus.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.
Samsung Expands Library of Premium HD Video Content with Addition of Subscription Service Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps
Samsung will be the Exclusive HDTV Partner for the Hulu Plus™ Preview
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, announced today that it is the exclusive HDTV partner for the invitation-only preview of Hulu Plus™ on connected devices, expanding the amount of premium HD content that is available to Samsung consumers. Hulu Plus, the first ad-supported subscription service to offer full current season runs of hit TV programs from ABC, FOX and NBC across multiple Web-connected devices, in HD, for only $9.99 a month, will give TV lovers access to their favorite shows from current hit programs such as Glee, Grey's Anatomy, 30 Rock and The Office to classics such as The X-Files, Arrested Development and Ally McBeal. It will be available today for download through Samsung Apps on select 2010 Blu-ray players, Blu-ray home theater systems, and the majority of 2010 Samsung TVs 40" and above.
Consumers who download Hulu Plus on Samsung Apps, the world's first HDTV-based application store, can watch sample content and request an invite for the preview of the Hulu Plus service. After the end of the preview period, all Samsung Apps users will be able to download and subscribe to the full Hulu Plus service. The addition of Hulu Plus demonstrates continued momentum for Samsung Apps as leading content owners develop applications for the platform, making it easier for consumers to discover and enjoy the content they want, when they want it.
"With the addition of Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps, our customers now have access to an ever-expanding catalog of premium HD content at the push of a button," said Eric Anderson, vice president of content and product solutions, Samsung Electronics America. "We are excited to be the exclusive HDTV partner in making Hulu Plus available on the largest screen in the home during this preview period."
Samsung, the market leader in connected TV, is committed to expanding the types of experiences available to consumers. In 2008, the company was the first to deliver text-based RSS feeds, bringing news, weather and stock information directly to the TV with its InfoLink feature. In 2009, Samsung added Yahoo! widgets to the connected TV experience, as well as streaming video services with providers like Blockbuster and Amazon video-on-demand. With the launch of Samsung Apps this year, Samsung is broadening the connected TV experience, bringing services such as text-based information, casual games, communications, social and location services, and full HD video to consumers. The addition of Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps demonstrates continued momentum around the platform as leading content providers recognize the platform's flexibility in delivering the growing types of content that meet consumers' demand. Hulu Plus joins more than 30 other industry-leading partners on Samsung Apps including Blockbuster, Facebook, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, USA TODAY, and Vudu, in bringing personalized, easy to use connected TV experiences to consumers.
For more information about Samsung Apps, please visit, http://www.samsung.com/newsroom. To learn more about Hulu Plus, please visit www.hulu.com/plus.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.
if I'd pay for it.
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No invite yet. However if you want it for PS3 you have to have PS3 Plus. 
360ers have to have a Gold account. The iPhone app is great as far as streaming on 3G. Not sure if I'd pay for this considering I rarely have time to watch TV on my phone. I'm usually stationed at my couch to do so.
360ers have to have a Gold account. The iPhone app is great as far as streaming on 3G. Not sure if I'd pay for this considering I rarely have time to watch TV on my phone. I'm usually stationed at my couch to do so.
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Just got my Hulu Plus preview invite and I signed up! FYI the preview isn't free, it's $10/mo. I'm gonna give it a shot though, I got an iPad, iPhone, PC, Mac and PS3 so I'm gonna start testing it out now to see if it's worth it.
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Appreciate it. I just recently moved out on my own and ditched cable while I was at it. Hulu plus could be a nice cable substitute.
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I don't think Hulu plus shows movies though. Both show some TV which is where they are more similar. Netflix has the 30 days wait for movies. You could go Hulu + Redbox if applicable. I prefer BD's so Redbox and the Blockbuster Expresses are out.
Same price as Netflix in USA. Support coming to 360 and more BD players and Roku devices. Time to negotiate with the wife about cutting DirecTV
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I suspect that's only a couple years away. A fair amount already is.
Hulu + youtube + netflix + news from the web + antenna for the rest = pretty good solution. Most of the stuff that I get with my TV subscription is garbage.
Hulu + youtube + netflix + news from the web + antenna for the rest = pretty good solution. Most of the stuff that I get with my TV subscription is garbage.
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ESPN3.com shows a lot but not everything. I remember they played all the World Cup games. With an antenna you can pick up local HD broadcasts with better quality than any provider as they are not compressed. Just buy the antenna, no monthly fee.
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The only thing I watch live are sporting events. NFL is on free TV but baseball and basketball I'd have to rely on justintv.com so crappy quality and no HD if I wanted to watch it for free. There are online packages like MLB package. I think NHL is on 360 but you have to pay the annual of like $100+. Still cheaper than the providers though when you add the monthly fees.
Another benefit of Hulu and Netflix is their compatibility and no monthly device fee. Some providers like Dish and UVerse are coming out with iPhone streaming apps from your DVR but Xfinity might come December and DirecTV God knows when. Plus no DVR monthly rental fees when you watch on your PS3, Roku box, or whatever streaming device shows it. You can get a Roku for like $70.
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Gotta be able to watch them live, antenna for major networks is meaningless when so many events are on cable.
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I'm not sure of the ad length. For example ABC.com ads are like 30 to 60 seconds but like very 10 minutes or so. Nothing as painful as live TV. You can try Hulu Plus for a week for free to see if the shows interest you.
Another benefit of Hulu and Netflix is their compatibility and no monthly device fee. Some providers like Dish and UVerse are coming out with iPhone streaming apps from your DVR but Xfinity might come December and DirecTV God knows when. Plus no DVR monthly rental fees when you watch on your PS3, Roku box, or whatever streaming device shows it. You can get a Roku for like $70.
Another benefit of Hulu and Netflix is their compatibility and no monthly device fee. Some providers like Dish and UVerse are coming out with iPhone streaming apps from your DVR but Xfinity might come December and DirecTV God knows when. Plus no DVR monthly rental fees when you watch on your PS3, Roku box, or whatever streaming device shows it. You can get a Roku for like $70.
I'm not saying I don't like the idea myself, but how much of a say do any of us really have in that other than get cable or don't get cable. Esp when there are sooo many people that willingly pay for cable and ads, so why should they change. Same philosophy goes for movies in the theater, as long as a portion of the public is willing to pay for it, they'll keep making crappy movies.
Enter Hulu, Youtube Netflix, and now you'll see their pricing model go to
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