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.

TiVo to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) announced today that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2007 after market close on Wednesday, August 29, 2007. TiVo will also host a conference call and Webcast to discuss the … Continue reading →

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Stand up and Sling!

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

Sling Media is running another contest – this time with some real money at stake – $10,000! The catch – you need to be 21, funny, and be willing to show your talent and allow the public to vote. From … Continue reading →

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TiVoBlog reviews DVRupgrade Series3 upgrade kit

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

TiVoBlog has installed a drive upgrade kit from DVRupgrade and reviewed the process – including a video of the procedure. Check it out if you’re interested in TiVo upgrades.

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Shinco to release 32″ LCD with DVR capability – but no storage

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

Shinco plans to release a 32″ flat-panel LCD TV with built-in basic DVR capabilities – but no built-in storage. Instead, the TV supports external USB storage for recordings. The TV will ship with an empty USB enclosure for 2.5″ drives, … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray continues to best HD DVD

Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 by MegaZone

Reuters is reporting new data from Home Media Research that, for the first half of 2007, Blu-ray outsold HD DVD by better than 2-to-1. From January 1 through July 1, Blu-ray sold 1.6 million discs, while HD DVD sold just … Continue reading →

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