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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.

Blockbuster embraces Blu-ray

Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 by MegaZone

I read about this last night, but I was pre-occupied with some server issues at work so I’m just getting to post this. Blockbuster has decided to expand Blu-ray rentals to 1,700 corporate-owned Blockbuster stores by mid-July. They’ve been test … Continue reading →

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Last day for ~$400 Series3 and Father’s Day deals

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 by MegaZone

I know I’ve flogged this before, but this will be the last time. The $200 rebate on the Series3 is only good through tomorrow, Saturday, June 16th. Amazon is still selling the S3 for $606.95, which brings it to $406.95 … Continue reading →

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Another Amazon Unbox 99-cent rental sale

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 by MegaZone

It is starting to look like this is going to be something they do every weekend. Amazon Unbox has another selection of films available to rent for $.99 each. This time it is The Last King of Scotland, Notes on … Continue reading →

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Congress wants to play nanny, again

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 by MegaZone

Congress is talking about making satellite and cable more ‘family friendly’ again, CNET reports. I’m all for parents controlling what their kids watch. Your kids, raise them your way. But it bugs me when efforts extend to limiting content and … Continue reading →

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Thank you Tim

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 by MegaZone

A thank you to Tim for the TiVo Rewards Referral. My parents were visiting this weekend and they’re moving into a new home later this year. After commenting on my TiVos, again, and how bad their Scientific Atlanta DVR is … Continue reading →

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