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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.

VUDU Reviewed, Doesn’t Cut It On HD Quality

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 by MegaZone

EngadgetHD has reviewed VUDU, including their support for HD content. And they’re conclusions echo what I’ve said in the past: We wanted the VUDU to deliver in such a way that HD freaks could really grab hold if those excruciatingly … Continue reading →

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HD DVD Takes More Hits

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Spanish distributor Tripictures has sided with Blu-ray. They’re the official Spanish distributor for New Line, and they’ll start their Blu-ray releases on February 20th with Hairspray, to be followed by Rush Hour 3 in March. From ZonaDVD via Blu-ray.com. In … Continue reading →

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Amazon Blu-ray Buy Two, Get One Free Sale

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon is currently running a Buy Two, Get One Free sale on 186 Blu-ray titles. They’re divided into four categories: 61 Action & Adventure, 42 Drama & Family Friendly, 42 Suspense & Horror, and 41 Comedy & Other Great Flicks. … Continue reading →

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Sling Media Wants To Know Your Guilty TV Pleasures

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Sling Media sent out the following email today: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to show us your guilty TV pleasures. Because, let’s face it, we all have our dirty little TV secrets. So, just what qualifies … Continue reading →

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Sling Media Advertises Within Burnout Paradise

Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Real-world advertisements have begun to appear in virtual environments, like video games. And it looks like Sling Media is one of the companies out in front, running ads within Burnout Paradise. Dave Zatz, of Zatz Not Funny and Sling Media, … Continue reading →

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