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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.

2,500 And Counting – Thank You

Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008 by MegaZone

I just realized that Sunday’s post on the cable ‘Auto-Flip’ for TiVo software was post number 2,500 for Gizmo Lovers. I’m a little stunned by that, actually. I can’t believe we have that many posts already. Even more stunning to … Continue reading →

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Amazon Gold Box High Definition Week

Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008 by MegaZone

This week, June 2-6, is High Definition week for Amazon’s Gold Box promotions. Check back daily for deals on HighDef consumer electronics, video games, and Blu-ray Movies and TV. Amazon normally offers a few different Gold Box deals in the … Continue reading →

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Buy.com Slingbox PRO & HD Connect Bundle $195.00

Posted on Monday, June 2, 2008 by MegaZone

From June 2 through June 8, Buy.com is selling the Slingbox PRO with the HD Connect as a bundle for only $195.00. That’s over $100 off the $299.98 combined MSRP. I own a Slingbox PRO myself, and it is a … Continue reading →

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Cable ‘Auto-Flip’ For TiVo Software Ready Soon

Posted on Sunday, June 1, 2008 by MegaZone

One of the major issues for the Comcast TiVo deployment has been the need for a truck roll. The software development was predicated on the ability of the cable MSO to remotely deploy the software without the need to send … Continue reading →

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Seven Network To Make TiVo Launch Announcement Monday

Posted on Sunday, June 1, 2008 by MegaZone

Seven Network is planning to make an announcement Monday regarding the launch of the TiVo service in Australia, according to Smarthouse. And apparently Seven is very unhappy with parent company Unwired for leaking their plans to sell TiVo sans subscription … Continue reading →

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