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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.

Another boost for Blu-ray – Target only selling BD hardware

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 by MegaZone

Until now, Target stores have not sold players for either high-def disc format, now Forbes is reporting that Target will begin selling Sony’s $499 BDP-S300 Blu-ray player in October for the fall holiday season. It will be the focus of … Continue reading →

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SlingCatcher delayed until the fall

Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 by MegaZone

Bad news for those of us waiting for it, it looks like the SlingCatcher has been delayed until the fall. Engadget contacted Sling Media to find out what the status was, and that’s what they were told. When it was … Continue reading →

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All the HD DVD stats you never wanted

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 by MegaZone

If you enjoyed our previous post, All the Blu-ray stats you never wanted, you’ll probably enjoy this post too. Yes, from the makers of Blu-rayStats.com, I bring you HDDVDStats.com. And yes, it does seem to be the same people – … Continue reading →

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TiVo HD news roundup

Posted on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 by MegaZone

There has been a lot of news and discussion about the TiVo HD in the past day, here’s a round-up of posts: My own, of course: – TiVo HD Press Release – TiVo HD one-sheet scans – TiVo HD announcement … Continue reading →

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Some interesting news about Switched Digital Video

Posted on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 by MegaZone

Remember back when Tom Rogers, TiVo’s CEO, made some interesting comments before Congress about SDV? No? Well, you can watch the video, but this quote sums it up: [Rep. Anna] Eshoo said SDV, by not working with CableCards, would frustrate … Continue reading →

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