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.

The Search is Over – HDTV’s Quest for the Perfect Companion Ends With TiVo(R) HD, Now Widely Available in Retail

Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo is doing a little ‘fun’ marketing again. TiVo cites a survey in which respondents selected human attributes which they felt were personified by TiVo. For example, 62.4% said that TiVo is ‘fun to be with’, while 60.5% described TiVo … Continue reading →

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New TiVo owner gets robbed – and gets even

Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 by MegaZone

Live Journal user John Marzulli got fed up with his Comcast Motorola DVR, running the Microsoft DVR software, and decided to replace it with a TiVo Series3. Then, thanks to UPS leaving the box on his doorstep, without a signature, … Continue reading →

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Michael Bay retracts his earlier statement

Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 by MegaZone

Earlier I posted a a comment Michael Bay made last night about Paramount’s move to HD DVD: “I want people to see my movies in the best formats possible. For them to deny people who have Blu-ray sucks! They were … Continue reading →

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DVRupgrade has TiVo HDs in stock, extends ‘free premium remote’ offer

Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 by MegaZone

DVRupgrade announced on their blog that they have expanded TiVo HDs in stock and they’re extending their ‘free premium remote’ offer. Buy any upgraded Series3 or TiVo HD, use the coupon code ‘GLOREMOTE07A’, and get a free ‘Glo’ remote with … Continue reading →

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TiVoCast adds Channel Frederator

Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 by MegaZone

E. Stephen Mack, Director of TiVoCast Operations announced that Channel Frederator has been added as a TiVoCast channel. You can find it on your TiVo under TiVo Central -> Find Programs -> Download TV & Movies -> Channel Frederator. It … Continue reading →

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