Author Archives: MegaZone

About MegaZone

MegaZone is the Editor of Gizmo Lovers and the chief contributor. He's been online since 1989 and active in several generations of 'social media' - mailing lists, USENet groups, web forums, and since 2003, blogging.    MegaZone has a presence on several social platforms: Google+ / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / LiveJournal / Web.    You can also follow Gizmo Lovers on other sites: Blog / Google+ / Facebook / Twitter.

How about this heat?

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

With 148 million people, 47% of the population, in 32 states (and DC) under Heat Advisories or Excessive Heat Warnings today, Newegg.com decided to make the best of a bad situation. They’re offering a sale and free shipping on air … Continue reading →

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A Slew of Discounts on Roxio Products

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

Roxio has offered their affiliates, of which this site is one, a number of discounts to share. These are instant savings, just follow the links. Roxio products are the officially endorsed third party software solutions for use with TiVo & … Continue reading →

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Are you an Amazon Student member? Need a new PC? Have a free Xbox 360!

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

Now through September 3, 2011, if you’re an Amazon Student member and you buy a selected PC from Amazon you’ll receive a free 4GB XBox 360. This sounds like a good deal for those looking for back-to-school hardware, and there … Continue reading →

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Buy a Nintendo 3DS, Get $25 in Amazon Credit

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

Short but sweet, Amazon is running a promotion – buy a Nintendo 3DS, currently $249.99, and get a $25 Amazon store credit. So it is like getting 10% back.

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Virgin Media TiVo vs. V+: Round One, Fight!

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

The incredibly unwieldily named blog Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services posted a 17 point comparison between the new Virgin Media TiVo and their old V+ box. TiVo won, handily – 15 to 2. The only two points TiVo … Continue reading →

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