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.

Save an extra $100 on the TiVo Premiere through 8/15/2011

Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by MegaZone

As some of you may have heard, DNNA/D&M Holdings is finally shutting down the data service for ReplayTV units. Most of the remains of ReplayTV were sold to DirecTV back in 2007, but the customers and data service remained with … Continue reading →

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DVRs in over 51% of US households by 2016

Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by MegaZone

According to a report from MagnaGlobal, as reported in Broadcasting & Cable, 51.3% of US households will have a DVR in 2016, compared to 34.7% at the end of the first quarter. That’s 63.1 million households, up from today’s 40.5 … Continue reading →

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The Declaration of Innovation

Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by MegaZone

I’m not sure how effective an Internet petition will be – probably not very – but the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is encouraging people to sign The Declaration of Innovation. We, the people of the United States of America, hold … Continue reading →

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Gizmo Lovers 2.0

Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 by MegaZone

Welcome to the new Gizmo Lovers. I can’t really call it ‘all new’, just mostly new. Those reading this are most likely lingering from before the site went on hiatus, and I thank you for sticking around. I plan to … Continue reading →

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TiVo Slide Remote Now Just $43 At Amazon

Posted on Saturday, July 9, 2011 by MegaZone

The TiVo Slide Remote, with its hidden QWERTY keyboard, is great for any text entry on the TiVo. I have one that I use with my Series3 and I love it. But it was hard to recommend to others due … Continue reading →

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