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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.

50% Of US Households To Have Blu-ray By 2010

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by MegaZone

German technology company Singulus, which produces Blu-ray manufacturing equipment, predicts that 50% of US households will have purchased a Blu-ray player by 2010, while it will take until 2011 or 2012 to hit the same levels in Germany. They also … Continue reading →

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Buy A 46″ Panasonic HDTV, Get A Free Blu-ray Player

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by MegaZone

Through November 17th, Amazon is running another Blu-ray related promotion. Buy a Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U 46″ 1080p Plasma HDTV for $1,799.98 ($2,499.99 MSRP) and get a Panasonic DMP-BD35K 1080p Blu-Ray Player free. The DMP-DB35K normally sells for $258.99 with an … Continue reading →

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TiVo Soars With Qantas

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 by MegaZone

Seven Network, through Hybrid Television Services, has found another way to get TiVo to consumers in Australia – the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Members of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program may now redeem their points to acquire a TiVo, or … Continue reading →

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Australian TiVo Sales On Target Says Seven Network

Posted on Sunday, November 9, 2008 by MegaZone

Seven Network has release the first sales figures for TiVo in Australia, and since they went on sale in July about 12,000 units have been sold, according to the Australian Financial Review. Seven is also believed to be negotiating further … Continue reading →

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TiVo To Announce F3Q09 Results November 25

Posted on Saturday, November 8, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo issued a press release today announcing the release of their F3Q09 financial results and their next quarterly financial call: TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) announced today that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2008 … Continue reading →

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