Hulu has jumped the gun, finally on creating a free program available for download on Mac ≥ 10.4 and Windows ≥ XP. The purpose of this program is to utilize the full hulu database of movies, show, clips, and trailers through a step back approach maybe on your couch with your computer hooked to your big screen, or maybe just a few feet from your keyboard.
Hulu Labs has released this beta download and of course encourages feedback. To me this is the start of the merge of browser and TV. Although there have already been a few products to start the move. This is a bigger step with the capability to browse and type with only six buttons. The Apple IR Remote is supported as well as Windows Media Center remotes. The menu is a little rough to understand at first, mainly because a feature video starts automatically whenever you open the program. That isn't my favorite feature, to say the least.
Overall though the Hulu Labs team is doing a swell job and I like what I see, so far.
Download for Mac
Minimum requirements: Intel Pentium Core Duo 2.0GHz, At least 2.0 GB of RAM, Mac OS X v10.4 or later, 2 Mbps Internet connection, Flash 9.0.124
Download for Windows
Minimum requirements: Intel Pentium Core Duo 1.8GHz, At least 2.0 GB of RAM, Windows XP or later, 2 Mbps Internet connection, Flash 9.0.124
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