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.

Rumor Confirmed: Sonic Dropping HD DVD In Professional Tools

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 by MegaZone

Just last night I posted about Blu-ray.com reporting that, based on ‘inside sources’, Sonic would be dropping HD DVD from their Scenarist professional authoring tools to focus on Blu-ray. Well, this morning Sonic dropped a press release which makes it … Continue reading →

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30 Second Skip Back Door For Comcast TiVo Found

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 by MegaZone

One of the downsides to the TiVo OCAP software being deployed by Comcast has been the lack of 30-second skip functionality. Standalone TiVos have the SPS30S back door, while the non-TiVo Comcast Motorola units also had a back door to … Continue reading →

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Thank You John

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 by MegaZone

Thank you for the TiVo Rewards Referral, John.

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Another Distributor Dumps HD DVD, And Perhaps Sonic Too?

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 by MegaZone

Another distributor has dumped HD DVD in favor of Blu-ray exclusivity, and this time it is Finnish distributor FS Film. They handle Finnish distribution for several studios, but seem to focus mainly on titles from Fox. Via Blu-ray.com. Additionally, Blu-ray.com … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray Holds On To Player Sales Lead Over HD DVD While Toshiba Struggles

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 by MegaZone

Despite Toshiba’s massive player price cuts, which took effect on January 13th, HD DVD was unable to undo the sales advantage of Blu-ray in standalone player sales for the week ending January 19th. Not surprisingly, Blu-ray did lose market share … Continue reading →

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