New DivX platform certified by Panasonic
08 Jan 2008 17:31
Panasonic has certified a new chip platform that allows DivX video content to be supported by Blu-ray players and other devices, it has emerged.The Japanese manufacturer has developed the technology with a view to offering a compatibility solution across Blu-ray and DVD players as well as mobile phones, digital TVs and in-car devices.
It is thought that the UniPhier chip, which is the first of its kind, has now been shipped in over 100 million certified products and that these devices will offer more options to those looking for DivX support.
Commenting on the news, DivX chief executive officer Kevin Hell said the company was looking forward to working alongside the manufacturer.
"The DivX certification of Panasonic's UniPhier [chip] will provide cutting-edge media capabilities to our mutual partners and enable consumers to enjoy DivX content on new Blu-ray devices," he said.
DivX is most commonly associated with video content downloaded from the internet.
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