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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.

44% of US Households Have a DVR, 73% of Cable Customers use VOD

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 by MegaZone

Leichtman Research Group has published new research showing 44% of US households have a DVR, and 14% of US households have multiple DVRs. That’s up from only 8% of US households that had a DVR in 2005. They also report … Continue reading →

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TiVo Off to a Good Start in Spain

Posted on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 by MegaZone

TiVo seems to be off to a good start with ONO in Spain. While it has only has a ‘soft launch’ starting in October in Barcelona and Madrid, the initial response has been strong. ONO reports they’ve already had over … Continue reading →

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Sign Up for the TiVo Ultimate Football Fan Sweepstakes

Posted on Monday, November 7, 2011 by MegaZone

TiVo is running another giveaway through Facebook, this time it is the TiVo Ultimate Football Fan Sweepstakes. To enter just follow the link and fill out the entry form. The grand prize is a nice entertainment package: TiVo® Premiere DVR … Continue reading →

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Save $5 on the Super 8 Blu-ray Disc at Amazon

Posted on Monday, November 7, 2011 by MegaZone

I just took advantage of this myself. Super 8 is a film I really meant to catch in the theater, but I just never made it. So it is on my list to watch at home, and I always prefer … Continue reading →

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Kids.Woot! – Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor with DECT, Night Vision & Color LCD Screen Just $69.99

Posted on Monday, November 7, 2011 by MegaZone

Today’s Kids.Woot! deal is aimed at the new parent – or perhaps someone looking for a nifty remote spy cam. The Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor with DECT, Night Vision & Color LCD Screen is only $69.99 + $5 S&H. … Continue reading →

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