29-05-2009

Today, Hulu announced Hulu Labs, a new section of the site that allows users to play with new products and services as they are almost ready for prime time. Hulu Desktop provides access to Hulu content for a 'rich, full-screen' video watching experience, Hulu said in a blog post. The offering is available on Windows and Mac but not on Linux and can be controlled via mouse, keyboard, or any six-button PC or Mac remote control.
The software features a sleek interface that has been optimized for use with Apple or Windows Media Center remote controls, allowing you to navigate Hulu's entire library with just six buttons.For some background, Hulu has been involved in a back-and-forth battle with the social media center application, boxee, which allows users to access online content from their Mac or Apple TV and makes big-screen viewing a pleasure. The last big boxee update changed how boxee serves Hulu content, in an effort to make it more difficult for Hulu to pull the plug.
Sporting a super-clean UI and support for using the Apple Remote, this free download is a must-have for anybody who frequents Hulu often.Requiring an Intel Core Duo 2.4GHz (or equivalent) processor, at least 2 GB of RAM, Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or later, 2 Mbps Internet connection or greater, and Flash 9.0.124, Hulu Desktop runs directly on your computer and does not require a web browser, Hulu Labs explains.
The app is built on the Flash platform, so the system requirements are pretty moderate, requiring at least an Intel Core Duo 2.GHz Mac with 2.0GB of RAM. Currently available as a beta, this application provides you quick and easy access to your Hulu queue, as well as the ability to browse Hulu?s entire lineup of TV shows and movies.The application acts as an alternative to browsing and viewing content from the Hulu Library on the user's computer.
It features a sleek new look that's optimized for use with standard Windows Media Center remote controls or Apple remote controls, allowing you to navigate Hulu's entire library with just six buttons. For users without remotes, the application is keyboard and mouse-enabled. Hulu Desktop is a downloadable application and will work on PCs and Macs. It will initially launch as a beta product during which we plan to gather and incorporate user feedback to improve the service.It is wrapped with a media-center-like bow, with a customized 'lean-back' UI that can run full screen and even respond to Apple Remotes and Windows Media Center remotes. Hulu users can log in, access personalized features like queues, rate videos, change personal settings, and even search Hulu's help files.
Download Hulu Desktop for MAC OS
System Requirements

• Minimum requirements:
• Intel Pentium Core Duo 2.0GHz
• At least 2.0 GB of RAM
• Mac OS X v10.4 (Tiger) or later
• 2 Mbps Internet connection
• Flash 9.0.124

Download Hulu Desktop for Windows
System Requirements

• 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