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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.

Time Warner Of San Antonio, TX Offering Free SDV Tuning Adapter Pre-Order

Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Reader David commented on a previous post that Time Warner Cable of San Antonio, TX has a link to order a free Tuning Adapter to enable SDV on TiVo Series3, TiVo HD, or TiVo HD XL units. The order form … Continue reading →

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Get The Samsung BD-P1500 And The Ultimate Matrix Collection For Only $230!

Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Through October 18th buy the Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray player from Amazon and get The Ultimate Matrix Collection on Blu-ray free! The BD-P1500 is currently only $229.90, and as I said last week that’s a fantastic price on a full-featured Profile … Continue reading →

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Sling Media SlingCatcher Now Shipping

Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 by MegaZone

As with the Slingbox PRO-HD two weeks ago, since I work for Sling Media now it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to review it, but the SlingCatcher officially shipped yesterday. Instead of reviewing it, here’s a roundup of coverage I’ve … Continue reading →

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Australian TiVo To Get Network Features Next Month

Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 by MegaZone

The Courier-Mail is reporting that Seven Network will begin rolling out network features to the Australian TiVo next month, including YouTube support, video on demand services, and TiVoToGo. Internet services have always been a key part of Seven Networks plans … Continue reading →

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This Weekend’s Amazon VOD Sale

Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 by MegaZone

This weekend Amazon VOD continues the Scary Movie Sale. $1.99 for Chair, and nine titles each $0.99 to rent: Interview with the Vampire, An American Haunting, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows, The Exorcist, I Know What … Continue reading →

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