Vudu Spark

[estrus]

Just checked my Roku 2 and Samsung phone and the VUDU app has subs so I think you're good.

[k_dog77803]

Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

The credit essentially makes the Spark a $5 purchase, which is really what it should be priced at IMO. Not a bad deal, honestly.

Yeah I use Vudu as my on-line retail go to service, all my UV copies are redeemed there. Plus I'm always renting those 99 cent movies. So this might be a nice little toy and run smoother than the app in my Samsung blu-ray player.

[hedliniv]

I bought it yesterday and yes it does officially have subtitles!! Yeah!!!

Anyway quick question for everyone. Is there a way to power down or turn off the Vudu stick without taking it out? It runs really hot and I would like to to last for a while but it running hot 24 - 7 can't be good.... Any ideas?

[k_dog77803]

Originally Posted by hedliniv

I bought it yesterday and yes it does officially have subtitles!! Yeah!!!

Anyway quick question for everyone. Is there a way to power down or turn off the Vudu stick without taking it out? It runs really hot and I would like to to last for a while but it running hot 24 - 7 can't be good.... Any ideas?

I tried everything to power down and no luck, for now we just have to unplug the Spark when not in use. Hopefully a update will fix that.

[GenPion]

I thought this would be for a better sale on it. I have no need for one besides the monthly codes, which sounds like a good plus. If they ever discount these heavily due to overstock I might pick one up just for the credit available.

[k_dog77803]

Well the Spark cost $24.99, and I got and e-mail saying I was getting $25 in Vudu credit. So the Spark is kinda free.

[jbloggs]

There doesn't seem to be any detailed reviews of this anywhere that I could see

[substance]

Afaik the spark outputs the correct 1080p24 and all other streaming sticks convert to 1080p60. I also found tivo boxes able to output 1080p24. All smart BD players also convert to 1080p60. I have their old hard drive based box which can also transport the correct 1080p24. For most this is unnecessary but I have very high end gear with two Lumagen 4K capable video processors. I need the signal as unmolested as possible.

[Zero_Cool]

Originally Posted by k_dog77803

Well the Spark cost $24.99, and I got and e-mail saying I was getting $25 in Vudu credit. So the Spark is kinda free.

I always thought about picking one picking one up just for that reason. I have been told you can only spend $5 a month from the $25.

[Greyman]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

I always thought about picking one picking one up just for that reason. I have been told you can only spend $5 a month from the $25.

The Promo expired a while ago, maybe in September.
They mailed a $5 promo code once a month for 5 months. The promo codes had a 30 day expiration and had to redeem within 30 days, so you couldn't build up the credit to more than $10 (if you delayed a code redemption).

[chele519]

Originally Posted by Greyman

The Promo expired a while ago, maybe in September.
They mailed a $5 promo code once a month for 5 months. The promo codes had a 30 day expiration and had to redeem within 30 days, so you couldn't build up the credit to more than $10 (if you delayed a code redemption).

I hope this didn't expire, they are still advertising it. I just ordered one last night for in store pickup. I want to use it for the bedroom tv, I have an apple tv in there but have a lot of stuff on vudu.

Just looked on vudu, it expires 9/1/16

[rexxriot]

Originally Posted by chele519

I hope this didn't expire, they are still advertising it. I just ordered one last night for in store pickup. I want to use it for the bedroom tv, I have an apple tv in there but have a lot of stuff on vudu.

Just looked on vudu, it expires 9/1/16

Yes, it still works. I picked up one a month ago and have gotten my first 2 codes.

[Greyman]

Originally Posted by chele519

I hope this didn't expire, they are still advertising it. I just ordered one last night for in store pickup. I want to use it for the bedroom tv, I have an apple tv in there but have a lot of stuff on vudu.

Just looked on vudu, it expires 9/1/16

Yes looks they updated the offer with a new expiration date. All the Sparks in my Walmart still have the offer sticker on them. I don't know if they are selling great and probably just better to renew the offer.
http://www.vudu.com/spark.html

Offer applies to new VUDU Spark purchases from Walmart or Walmart.com only. Limit one (1) offer per device. $25 VUDU Credit offer credited over 5 months via promo codes issued monthly via email for $5 value, with valid VUDU account. VUDU account setup must be completed within 45 days of device activation. Promo codes and credits expire within 30 days of issuance and are not redeemable for cash. Offer valid in the US only to residents 18 years or older. Payment method on file required. Offer expires September 1, 2016.

[rexxriot]

Originally Posted by Greyman

Yes looks they updated the offer with a new expiration date. All the Sparks in my Walmart still have the offer sticker on them. I don't know if they are selling great and probably just better to renew the offer.
http://www.vudu.com/spark.html

They probably aren't selling well. At my Walmart they've marked them down to $5. Needless to say that wiped them out quickly.

[Kellz]

i thought about getting one of these for my parents, but after reading everyone's comments, it sounds like my better solution would be to get them a roku or a bluray player that has apps. as far as rokus, i'm not sure where to start as there are a couple models, but at least now i can narrow down my search

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by GenPion

I thought this would be for a better sale on it. I have no need for one besides the monthly codes, which sounds like a good plus. If they ever discount these heavily due to overstock I might pick one up just for the credit available.

I picked one up for 95% off the last hour that the long beach walmart was open before it shut its doors forever last week.
the only reason i bought it was for the 25 dollar credit.
the only bad thing is it spreads out one credit a month for 5 months and not just one lump 25 dollar credit