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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.

Toshiba launches world’s first HD DVD player

Posted on Friday, March 31, 2006 by MegaZone

Japanese electronics maker Toshiba on Friday started rolling out its high-definition DVD players in Japan, becoming the first company to offer next-generation optical disc players worldwide.

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With Aplus.Net and TiVo, Viewing Digital Photos Is a Snap!

Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 by MegaZone

PRNewswire…

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TiVo investors banking on EchoStar case

Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 by MegaZone

TiVo’s shares are poised to move significantly once a Texas jury decides whether satellite television provider EchoStar Communications infringed on TiVo’s patents for digital video recorders, analysts said Tuesday.

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Panasonic to launch Blu-ray player in September

Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 by MegaZone

Panasonic said Tuesday that it will start selling a Blu-ray high-definition disc player in September for under $1,500 and expects up to 5 million of these new DVD players to be sold industry wide in their first year.

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TiVo Doggerel

Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 by MegaZone

Inspired by a thread on TiVoCommunity.com…

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