DIVX
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This article is about the videodisc format. For the video codec, see DivX. For the company that develops the codec, see DivX, Inc.
DIVX (Digital Video Express) is a discontinued digital video format. Created in part by Circuit City, it was an unsuccessful attempt to create an alternative to video rental in the United States. The format's poor reception from consumers resulted in major financial losses for Circuit City and is credited with being part of the company's downfall.
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Media type | Optical disc |
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Encoding | Same as a DVD, but with DRM |
Capacity | 4.7 GB (single-sided, single-layer), 9.4 GB (double-sided, single-layer) |
Developed by | Digital Video Express, LP[1] |
Usage | Standard definition video and standard definition sound |
Extended from | DVD |
Released | June 8, 1998 (1998-06-08)[2] |
Discontinued | June 16, 1999 (1999-06-16)[3] |
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