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The One-Use, Self-Destructing DVD Returns

BonrHanzon writes "Looks like DivX (the stupid one, not the codec) has been resurrected in the form of Flexplay. Staples will be selling these movie disks for 5 bucks a pop at the checkout counter. The disks can be played in any DVD player, but a special adhesive will render the disk unplayable 48 hours after the package has been opened. As if our landfills weren't already overflowing with enough crap." The blog post notes that Flexplay has actually been around for 5 years; the Staples distribution deal is what's new.

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  1. Re:Heh, pirates ahoy! by PitaBred · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Until the Democrats take office and then bail all of them out. Haven't you watched the campaign promises?