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.

This Weekend’s Amazon VOD Sale

Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 by MegaZone

This weekend Amazon VOD has a few deals available. First up Fight Club, Sex and the City, and 21 are $0.99 rentals, and Definitely, Maybe and Run Fat Boy Run are $1.99 rentals. Second the October Scary Movie Sale continues … Continue reading →

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Site Plug-ins Updated

Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 by MegaZone

I updated a couple of the WordPress plug-ins used on the site. If you notice any problems, please let me know. Thank you!

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Moxi Coming ‘Round The Bend

Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 by MegaZone

According to TWICE, Digeo has signed an agreement with BendBroadband to distribute the Moxi 3012 HD DVR to their digital cable customers in central Oregon. BendBroadband is a small cable MSO serving the Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Black Butte, Tumalo, and … Continue reading →

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EngadgetHD Reviews Nero Liquid TV | TiVo PC

Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 by MegaZone

EngadgetHD has reviewed a pre-release copy of the Nero Liquid TV | TiVo PC software announced recently. (Nero has promised me a review copy of the final release.) The review is a mixed one, which isn’t too surprising. The main … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Tru2way HDTVs Hit Retail

Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by MegaZone

Just recently certified by CableLabs, Panasonic’s first tru2way-enabled HDTVs are now available at retail. The first VIERA HDTVs with tru2way support are available from Abt Electronics in Glenview, IL, and tru2way support is officially available from Comcast in Chicago and … Continue reading →

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