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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.

TiVo teams with “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison to bring HDTV owners their perfect match

Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo has signed “The Bachelor” host Chris Harrison as a celebrity spokesman for the TiVo HD, and they’ve kicked out press release to tout it: TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), the creator of and a leader in television services for digital-video … Continue reading →

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From the front lines of the format war

Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 by MegaZone

Matsushita Electric Industrial is launching four new Blu-ray recorders in Japan on November 1, under their Panasonic brand, they announced at the CEATEC show in Japan. Matsushita is the world’s largest consumer electronics maker. They also plan to offer three … Continue reading →

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$70 80-hour Series2DT from Big Lots – make $80 after rebate

Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 by MegaZone

Troy on TiVo found a great deal on 80-hour Series2DT units. If you have a Big Lots store near you (store locator) get over there right now (well, maybe call first) because they’re apparently selling the 80-hour Series2DT for just … Continue reading →

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Five free Blu-ray Disc offer extended – and Blu-ray is kicking butt in Europe

Posted on Monday, October 1, 2007 by MegaZone

Back in June I told you about the promotional offer wherein you could get five free movies with the purchase of specific models of Blu-ray player. Well, that offer expired on September 30 – yesterday. In what should be of … Continue reading →

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TIVO ESTABLISHES INTERACTIVE DIRECT RESPONSE ADVERTISING GROUP, TAPS INDUSTRY VET TO LEAD INITIATIVE

Posted on Monday, October 1, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo continues to aggressively pursue advertising as a revenue stream. They kicked out this press release today, announcing a new internal group designed to help promote TiVo as an advertising platform. Hit the link for the full release. TiVo Inc. … Continue reading →

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