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.

Western Digital 500GB My DVR Expander eSATA Drive Just $149.99 – Expand Your TiVo!

Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 by MegaZone

From June 23rd through June 29th Buy.com is selling the Western Digital 500GB MyDVR Expander eSATA drive for just $149.99. They normally have it for $172.99, and the full MSRP is $199.99 – which is what TiVo.com sells it for. … Continue reading →

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TiVo To Launch In Australia ‘Next Month’

Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 by MegaZone

According to the Herald Sun the long-awaited Australian launch of TiVo by Seven Network will come ‘next month’. This isn’t too surprising as Seven as repeatedly said they will launch TiVo service before the Olympics, to which they hold the … Continue reading →

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Amazon Blu-ray Sale, Two For $30

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon is running another Blu-ray sale, this time it is Two for $30. Select any two titles from 39 offered and get both for $30.

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This Weekend’s Amazon Unbox Sale

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 by MegaZone

This weekend Amazon Unbox is having a summer rental sale. They’re offering Diamond Dogs and First Sunday, both for $2.49. As well as Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, Men in Black, The Karate Kid, and Dogtown and Z-Boys all for … Continue reading →

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Slingbox PRO with HD Connect and SlingPlayer Mobile for $229.95

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 by MegaZone

Now through July 15th, Sling Media is running a promotional bundle. Buy the Slingbox PRO ($229.99 MSRP) and get the HD Connect dongle ($49.99 MSRP) for component video input and a SlingPlayer Mobile license ($29.99 MSRP), all for $229.95. So … Continue reading →

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