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.

It’s Heeeeeere – The Netflix STB Is A Reality

Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 by MegaZone

The rumors started way back in February, 2006, reappeared in June, 2007, and got another boost last October. And now it is a reality. CNET is reporting on the Netflix Player by Roku. It is a very simple device that … Continue reading →

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Digeo Exhibits Moxi Cable HD DVR 3012, To Be Carried By Charter

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 by MegaZone

Well, we knew Digeo would be showing off their Moxi box for cable MSOs at The Cable Show. Back in January when I spoke with Digeo’s then-COO Greg Gudorf, he said that their Moxi HD DVR for cable would ship … Continue reading →

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Gizmo Lovers Gets A Mention In CNET’s Buzz Out Loud

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 by MegaZone

Sometimes the little things can make your day. About 14 minutes, 13 seconds into episode 726 of CNET’s Buzz Out Loud podcast (also in video, as below) is a segment on TiVo resurrecting product lifetime, in which Gizmo Lovers (and … Continue reading →

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Get The Slingbox SOLO And SlingPlayer Mobile For $153.94

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 by MegaZone

There’s a special promotion running through June 30, 2008 on a bundle of the Slingbox SOLO and SlingPlayer Mobile for $143.99 plus $9.95 shipping – $153.94 total. (More if you’re impatient and want faster shipping.) SlingPlayer Mobile clients are currently … Continue reading →

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NCTA and TiVo Announce Progress on Switched Digital Adapter for TiVo DVRs

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 by MegaZone

TiVo and the NCTA have dropped a press release announcing their progress in developing the SDV Tuning Adapter – as the Motorola and Cisco boxes recently seen at The Cable Show. Since this is a critical issue and of interest … Continue reading →

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