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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.

WeaKnees selling Humax DRT400 TiVo/DVD-RW for $49 after rebate – eligible for lifetime service!

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 by MegaZone

WeaKnees.com dropped me an email to let me know they are running a special on the Humax TiVo/DVD-RW combo units. The special is on both the standard unit and expanded units. The stock DRT400 with 40GB (40 hours) drive is … Continue reading →

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Amazon specials on Sony PS3 and Toshiba HD DVD – and low-cost HD DVD player coming?

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 by MegaZone

Amazon isn’t picking sides in the format war – they just want your money. But now they’re giving you more for your dollar. They’re currently running specials on the Sony PlayStation3 and on Toshiba HD DVD players. Buy a 60GB … Continue reading →

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Crispin Porter + Bogusky Newest Subscriber To TiVo’s Stop||Watch™ Ratings Service

Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO), the creator and a leader in advertising solutions and television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced that advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky has purchased a subscription to the TiVo Stop||Watch ratings service. CP+B … Continue reading →

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Sling Media and NFL close to a deal – maybe

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 by MegaZone

Sports Business Journal is reporting that Sling Media and the NFL are close to a deal to include NFL content in the upcoming Clip+Sling service – at least “according to well-placed industry sources”. Sling and the NFL refused to comment. … Continue reading →

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Another channel joins TiVoCast – JETSET

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 by MegaZone

Man, TiVo is on a roll. Director of TiVoCast Operations, E. Stephen Mack, just announced another addition to TiVoCast: JETSET. JETSET is about Internet pop culture, targeting young adults. Subscribe on your TiVo under TiVo Central -> Find Programs -> … Continue reading →

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