| Feature | | DIVX (Disc-based rental) | | --- | --- | --- | | Company | DivX, Inc. (originally DivXNetworks) | Circuit City (defunct) | | Era | Early 2000s – mid 2010s | 1998–1999 (failed) | | Technology | Software codec + VOD platform | Physical DVD-like discs with 48-hour playback | | Registration purpose | Create an account to rent/purchase streaming content | N/A (store-based) |
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