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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.

More Amazon Gold Box Blu-ray Specials

Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2008 by MegaZone

Adding to yesterday’s specials, Amazon is offering a few more today. Save $300 when you buy a Sony Blu-ray player and Sony Bravia HDTV together. Buy the BDP-S350 for $224.00 or the BDP-S550 for $329.99 along with one of four … Continue reading →

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Dish Network DTVPal DVR Due This Month

Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by MegaZone

In a larger article in TWICE about the Community Broadcasters Association (CBA) joining with Dish Network to promote their digital-to-analog converter boxes was a little nugget I found interesting. Dish Network is selling several converter boxes — the TR-40 CRA, … Continue reading →

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David Jones Locks Up Australian TiVo Deal

Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by MegaZone

Hybrid Television Services, which was setup by Seven Network to distribute TiVo in Australia, continues to expand their retail partnerships. The latest addition is David Jones, which landed an exclusive department store nationwide distribution agreement. They join specialty stores Harvey … Continue reading →

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Two New Shows From TheWB.com Hop On To TiVoCast

Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by MegaZone

Joining Sorority Forever in the TheWB.com’s TiVoCast lineup are two new shows. Well, actually, I believe one has been in there for a little while and I just managed not to notice it until now. That program is Blue Water … Continue reading →

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Amazon Gold Box Blu-ray Specials Today

Posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon has a couple of Blu-ray specials in their Gold Box today. First up is Kill Bill Volumes 1&2 Blu-ray Bundle. MSRP $69.98, normal Amazon price $39.99 – today only $27.95! (It figures – after meaning for months to pick … Continue reading →

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