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.

Amazon Blu-ray Sales

Amazon is running a few Blu-ray sales currently. The Get Three for the Price of Two sale has been extended, with 36 titles to choose from. Then you can save up to 55% off a selection of 95 titles. If … Continue reading

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Add SDHC To Your Old Palm OS Device

Palm OS still has many die-hard users who are clinging to their existing devices, but it is increasingly showing its age. One of the limitations is that most Palm OS devices lack support for SDHC memory, being restricted to original … Continue reading

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TheWB.Com Pledges TiVoCast With Sorority Forever

A new channel has shown up on TiVoCast, TheWB.com. Right now it looks like there is just one program carried as part of the channel, Sorority Forever. Which describes itself as: Phi Chi Kappa is the hottest sorority on campus. … Continue reading

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This Weekend’s Amazon VOD Sale

Nothing two impressive this week from Amazon Video On Demand, though there are a number of free downloads that tie into the new fall TV season. There is a Romantic Movie Sale which is offering twelve movies for purchase, not … Continue reading

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The Only Real Replacement For A TiVo? Another TiVo

Recently ZDNet’s Ed Burnette lost a TiVo in a lightning storm. When that happened he decided to give Time Warner’s Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8340HDC DVR a try rather than having his old TiVo, which had lifetime but was not HD, … Continue reading

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