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.

Sellout.Woot! – Apple iPad 64GB with Wi-Fi & 3G Just $479.99

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by MegaZone

This is a Sellout.Woot deal that is sure to sellout fast! So if you want this, you’d better jump on it right away. They’re offering an Apple Recertified (aka refurbished) Apple iPad 64GB with Wi-Fi & 3G for only $479.99 … Continue reading →

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Badoop, Badoop, Badoop – BONK! No More 4th Press For Play

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by MegaZone

For as long as I can remember part of the TiVo UI is that a fourth press on the Fast-Forward or Rewind button takes you back to Play. That is until the 14.9 update hit the TiVo Premiere family. Now … Continue reading →

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It’s Roku – On A Stick!

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2012 by MegaZone

If you thought the existing Roku 2 boxes were small, wait until you get a load of the Roku Streaming Stick. Announced today on the Roku Blog to get a jump on CES, and intended to ship later this year, … Continue reading →

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Woot! – Toshiba Thrive 10.1” 16GB Android Tablet with Wi-Fi Just $279.99

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2012 by MegaZone

Woot! is offering a refurbished Toshiba Thrive 10.1” 16GB Android Tablet with Wi-Fi for only $279.99 + $5 S&H. This is a pretty sweet Android Tablet, back when I was debating what tablet to buy it came down to the … Continue reading →

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Sellout.Woot! – Roku XDS 1080p Streaming Player Just $59.99

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2012 by MegaZone

Today’s Sellout.Woot! deal is a refurbished Roku XDS 1080p Streaming Player for only $59.99 + $5 S&H. It isn’t one of the new Roku 2 family, but this is the top end model from the previous generation for less than … Continue reading →

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