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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.

Save $100 On Kindle With Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card

Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 by MegaZone

Been thinking about picking up an Amazon Kindle ‘Wireless Reading Device’ (aka e-book reader)? Need another credit card? Like saving money? Well, this deal is for you! Apply online for the Amazon.com Rewards Visa Card and receive $30 back on … Continue reading →

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Woot Yahoo Deal Of The Day – Refurbished TiVo HD For $159.99!

Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 by MegaZone

This is a great deal, even better than a refurbished TiVo HD for $179.99 directly from TiVo, a refurbished TiVo HD for just $159.99, plus $5 shipping. This is literally a ‘Deal of the Day’ – only good today, so … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray Player Prices Falling

Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 by MegaZone

I’ve said before that Blu-ray player pricing would drop this fall as we head into the holiday shopping season, and it sounds like Sony will be kicking off the trend in September. HD Guru, citing an unconfirmed report by Consumer … Continue reading →

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This Weekend’s Amazon Unbox Sale

Posted on Saturday, August 23, 2008 by MegaZone

Not much on offer from Amazon Unbox this weekend. Nothing by way of the normal discounted rentals, but if you’re into football they have a selection of twenty NFL highlight clips available for free. And The Summer Movie Sale is … Continue reading →

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Get The DISH Network DTVPalTR-40 CRA Digital Converter Box, Free With Coupon

Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 by MegaZone

Back at CES, EchoStar announced the TR-40 ATSC digital converter with an expected MSRP of $39.99. That would make it free after the $40 government coupon. Then it appeared to be rebranded as the DISH Network DTVPal, which launched with … Continue reading →

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