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.

Lightning Strikes A Wasp

Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2011 by MegaZone

That’s the F-35B Lightning II which is currently conducting trials taking off and landing from the deck of the USS Wasp. The Wasp is a multipurpose amphibious assault ship, not an aircraft carrier. But that’s OK, since the F-35B is … Continue reading →

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Today Only – Refurbished TiVo Premiere $19.99 down + $19.99 a month

Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by MegaZone

Today only TiVo is having a sale on factory-renewed (aka refurbished) TiVo Premiere units. Normally $79.99, today they’re $19.99 – a $60 savings. You’ll need to pick up two years of service at $19.99 a month as well. The deal … Continue reading →

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The Mel Brooks Collection on Blu-ray – Nine Films for Only $42.99!

Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by MegaZone

Mel Brooks is responsible for a number of the funniest films in history, in my opinion. Not all of his films have hit the mark (I thought Life Stinks, stunk), but many of them have been masterpieces. The Mel Brooks … Continue reading →

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TiVo Premiere Elite Ships 10/10/2011 – This Time for Sure?

Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by MegaZone

TiVo reseller WeaKnees had previously listed the TiVo Premiere Elite with a 10/7/2011 ship date, before revising the listing to remove the date. Now they’ve revised the listing yet again to display a 10/9/2011 date for accepting orders, and a … Continue reading →

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Woot! – SOG PowerLock EOD Multi-Tool with Leather Sheath Just $39.99

Posted on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by MegaZone

In my experience, geeks like multi-tools – they’re useful. Personally I always carry my Victorinox Swiss Army CyberTool 41 in my pocket and it has come in handy many times. And I have a Leatherman multi-tool that I usually have … Continue reading →

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