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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 HD receives another update: 8.1.7b2

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo HD units are receiving another software update today, moving from 8.1.7b1 to 8.1.7b2 If you have a TiVo HD, check your Messages & Settings -> Settings -> Phone & Network screen. If it says ‘Pending Restart’ then your box … Continue reading →

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Roxio Popcorn 3 includes TiVoToGo support

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Previously, the only official TiVoToGo solution for Macs was built into Roxio Toast 8, which carries a hefty price tag of $99.99 ($79.99 after rebate). Well, now Roxio brings TiVoToGo support to their lighter-weight application ‘Popcorn’, in the new revision … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray actually leading HD DVD 3:1 globally?

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Blu-ray is regularly touted as leading HD DVD 2:1, but that stems from a focus on the US market. Apparently, the story is even better when you pull the camera back for a wide shot. Research from Media Control GfK … Continue reading →

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More PC’s feeling Blu this holiday season?

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

DigiTimes is carrying a story about a rise it orders for Blu-ray burners for PCs from Taiwanese manufacturers. They’re seeing unusually high order volumes for deliveries going into the forth quarter – the holiday shopping season – from the retail … Continue reading →

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Sony turns up their HD marketing efforts and Disney’s “Magical Blu-ray Tour” kicks off

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 by MegaZone

Sony is launching a $100 million advertising campaign around the theme of HDNA – HD+DNA. The campaign will focus on educating consumers on the benefits of Sony’s high definition products, such as televisions and Blu-ray Disc systems. It will span … Continue reading →

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