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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.

New TiVo – Series2 Dual Tuner

Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 by MegaZone

ZatzNotFunny posted earlier today about new TiVo models being listed on Amazon.com the TiVo Series2 80 Hour Digital Video Recorder (TCD649080) and TiVo Series2 180 Hour Digital Video Recorder (TCD649180). MSRP is $249 and $349, respectively, though the only stores … Continue reading →

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Amazon listing TiVo WiFi adapter

Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 by MegaZone

Amazon has a listing for the TiVo WiFi adapter. They’re selling it for $47.49, and are taking pre-orders saying it will be “In Stock Soon”.

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Yet more on the pricing saga – lifetime availability extended until 4/15

Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 by MegaZone

I would’ve posted this earlier last week, but it was a really busy week. TiVoPony posted an update on Tuesday: We know that there have been retail advertisements which refer to product lifetime, and there have been requests here for … Continue reading →

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Sony to boost spending to push HDTV

Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 by MegaZone

Sony’s U.S. unit plans to push marketing spending to record levels this year to fuel sales of high-definition electronics such as televisions, camcorders and DVD players, a senior executive told Reuters.

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Toshiba may delay HD DVD player launch

Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 by MegaZone

Toshiba’s U.S. unit may delay the launch of its next-generation DVD player for several weeks to coincide with the April debut of movies that play in the new HD DVD format, the company said on Thursday. HD-DVD’s once vaunted 6 … Continue reading →

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