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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 changes their relationship with TiVo Greater China

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 by MegaZone

In a new SEC filing, TiVo revealed that they’ve changed their relationship with TiVo Greater China (TGC): On June 28, 2007, we exercised provisions in our license agreement with TGC, Inc. that ended TGC’s exclusive rights to use certain aspects … Continue reading →

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Panasonic develops 4x Blu-ray burner

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 by MegaZone

Normally the HD DVD / Blu-ray discussion revolves around consumer video products, but we need to keep in mind that both formats are also used for data in PC applications. This is an area BD really shines, with its higher … Continue reading →

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A new TiVo rebate – up to $170 back

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 by MegaZone

I wanted to highlight something buried in my last entry – TiVo has quietly slipped another rebate out there. The last rebate ended on June 30th, and no new rebates have appeared on the TiVo rebate page. But Amazon has … Continue reading →

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$15 Unbox credit and free USB WiFi with TiVo S2DT purchase

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 by MegaZone

Hot on the heels of the last special offer, TiVo has another special offer. Purchase an 80-hour S2DT for $99.99 or a 180-hour S2DT for $199.99 from TiVo.com (both $150 off MSRP) and receive a free factory renewed (aka refurbished) … Continue reading →

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Get a Slingbox Pro for just $160 – shipped

Posted on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 by MegaZone

Buy.com is having a sale on the Slingbox Pro, dropping it to $159.99 with free shipping. This is a savings of $90 off of the $249.99 MSRP. A tip of the hat to Erica Ogg at CNET News.com.

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