Based on Outlaw's original announcement, I see this tidbit:
The Vudu XL also differs from the standard Vudu box by offering the capability to simultaneously output 1080i or 720p video over analog component outputs along with the standard HDMI output. This is normally a $100+ option, but all Vudu XL units purchased through Outlaw will be equipped with the XLS-1 software that makes this possible at no extra charge.
It sounds like the XL hardware adds this capability when used with the XLS-1 software, which Outlaw is including standard on the XL's they sell. I glanced at the VUDU site and saw a note in the FAQ's that the basic VUDU Box can only output 720p and higher resolutions via HDMI.
What happens if VUDU goes bankrupt? I don't know if there is an official answer to that - certainly the rental content would cease to work if their servers shut down, but one might presume that the purchased and downloaded movies already stored on the hard drive would be able to work indefinitely.
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