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.

Get Laplink PCmover FREE – Today only!

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 by MegaZone

Today, Thursday, May 15th, is Laplink‘s 25th birthday, and to celebrate they’re giving away copies of their PCmover product, normally $49.95, for FREE! And in addition to the free copies of PCmover, they’re offering steep discounts on other products, including … Continue reading →

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EchoStar To Show Off The SlingModem At The Cable Show

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 by MegaZone

Last August, I was the first person to realize that Sling Media was working on a combination Slingbox/cable modem, which was later announced as the SlingModem at CES this year. To emphasize the separation and Dish Network and EchoStar, and … Continue reading →

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Heads Up For Mac Using TiVo Owners

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 by MegaZone

It looks like the recent Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1, which installs J2SE 6 v1.6.0_05, may break TiVoToGo functionality in Roxio products. MacFixIt has the details, which is based on user reports in the Roxio support forums … Continue reading →

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Samsung BD-P1500 Sneaks Out, Hold Off On That Funai

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 by MegaZone

You might want to hold off on buying the Funai Blu-ray player from my last post. The Samsung BD-P1500, expected in June, is showing up in Wal*Mart with a $348 price tag – the expected MSRP was $399. That’s just … Continue reading →

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Sub-$300 Blu-ray Player Now Available

Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 by MegaZone

Rumored last September, and announced in January, Funai’s first entry into the Blu-ray player market is beginning to appear on store shelves with an MSRP below $300. The Funai NB500 Blu-ray player has appeared on Wal*Mart shelves as the Magnavox … Continue reading →

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