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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.

Thank you Gregg

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 by MegaZone

Thanks for the TiVo Rewards Referral, Gregg!

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Expanded TiVo HD drives starting to ship

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 by MegaZone

Following up my post from the other day, expanded storage for the TiVo HD is becoming available. WeaKnees.com is now shipping drive kits and expects to begin shipping pre-expanded units soon. It isn’t clear if they’re using Spike2k5′s WinMFS tools, … Continue reading →

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ViXS talks about their chip in the TiVo HD – and TiVo Lovers!

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 by MegaZone

The image is a capture from the current ViXS.com homepage. Notice what the top news item is? Yeah, they actually linked to my review. Of all the reviews out there, they linked mine. Damn. I feel all special and stuff. … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray vs. HD DVD round… forget it, I’ve lost count…

Posted on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 by MegaZone

A number of people have made the VHS vs. Betamax argument with Blu-ray vs. HD DVD, including the sub-argument that the format embraced by pornographers will prevail. Personally, I don’t buy that argument – or at least I don’t think … Continue reading →

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DVRs across the pond

Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 by MegaZone

Some news in the DVR industry today – BSkyB is buying DVR vendor Amstrad. BSkyB is the leading satellite TV vendor in the UK and Ireland, as well as being a major content provider with a number of Sky Television … Continue reading →

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