DIVX was a rental format variation on the DVD player in which a customer would buy a DIVX disc (similar to a DVD) for approximately US$4, which was watchable for up to 48 hours from its initial viewing. After this period, the disc could be viewed by paying a continuation fee to play it for two more days.
Bow of the cruise ship Spirit of Endeavour. The bow /ËbaÊ/ is the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, the point that is usually most forward when the vessel is underway. Both of the adjectives fore and forward mean towards the bow. The other end of the boat is the stern. 1 Etymology.
Truth. The main physical difference between a pontoon and a deck boat is the shape and function of the hull. Deck boats typically have a V-shaped hull, while pontoons lie flat on the water with the deck balanced on two or three hollow aluminum tubes. The V-shaped hull on deck boats enables the boat to cut through the water and get up on plane at a high speed, creating a surf able wake.