Engadget Samples Some Hulu Plus

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Engadget scored a golden ticket Hulu Plus invite and took the beta service for a quick spin… on an iPad, iPhone, and Internet-connected Samsung HDTV. And, unfortunately, my enthusiasm for the new $10/month, ad-supported subscription has been somewhat tempered by E’s initial experiences. At this time, HD video quality is described as merely “watchable” and is accompanied by stereo audio only. Also, Hulu’s content library seems as unpredictable as ever. So, while Hulu Plus might make a nice mobile video companion, it’s not quite up to snuff (yet?) as a primary source of lean back television. But it’s still early, and I’ll probably pick up the entry level Samsung Blu-ray player (BD-C5500, $130), once I land a beta account, to see for myself.

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7 thoughts on “Engadget Samples Some Hulu Plus”

  1. My BD-C6500 still doesn’t see the app. Maybe they just released it to the TV’s right now?

  2. NBC to the Consumer: “Do as we say, not as we do!”

    “According to the New York Times, NBC has notified Apple they will not renew their digital download contract – covering 1,500 hours of content responsible for 40% of iTunes television downloads. Apparently NBC wants more control over “pricing and packaging matters.” However, the existing deal is good through December. So I’d say this is merely a negotiating tactic… for now.”

    https://zatznotfunny.com/2007-08/nbc-dumps-itunes-for-now/

  6. I don’t mind paying $10 a month for streaming content, but Hulu’s library just isn’t deep enough to keep me around for more than a few months at best. Plus what’s the deal with making you pay and still watch ads? Sounds like double dipping to me.

  7. I will give it a try via my Samsung BD-C6500 or PS3 (when available) at least for a few months. Worst case, I deem the service and PQ not worth the $10/month and cancel the subscription. Best case, the content selection and PQ are good-very good, the service makes its way to the Roku DVP (where I would prefer to get it) and the $10/month looks like just a drop in the bucket.

  8. Looks like the only supported Samsung bluray player is the C6900, even though Samsung’s own site says that all newer 2010 3D players should have the service.

    http://www.samsung.com/us/samsungapps/Samsung_Apps.pdf

    I picked up a C5900 and no Hulu Plus app for it. It’s going back to BestBuy until Samsung can get their crap together. I’m sure it’s just a “window” period for people to “upgrade” to the C6900, but I find that complete crap.

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