This is a Test – Ignore

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by MegaZone

Gizmo Lovers Logo Seriously, ignore this post. I haven’t used the WordPress scheduled posting feature since the overhaul and the addition of things like WP to Twitter, connecting to Facebook and LiveJournal, etc. And I want to see how that all works with a scheduled post.

Move along. Nothing to see here.

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More Details on Time Warner Cable’s Subsidized Slingbox Emerge

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by MegaZone

Slingbox PRO-HD More details have emerged regarding Time Warner Cable’s plans to subsidize customer Slingbox purchases. The information confirms and expands upon what was previously reported. The subsidy will take the form of a rebate on the Slingbox PRO-HD, up to the $299.99 MSRP, and will be available to customers who subscribe to the high-end $99.99 a month Wideband Internet Service. This DOCSIS 3.0 service provides up to 50Mbps downstream and 5Mbps upstream.

One new piece of information, the offer will initially roll out to customers in the New York City area only. TWC will decide if and when to expand the offer to other service areas based on the response they get from NYC customers.

Via Multichannel News.

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Win an LG BD550 Blu-ray Player from Tech of the Hub Blog

Posted on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by MegaZone

LG BD550 Blu-ray The Tech of the Hub Blog is giving away an LG BD550 Blu-ray player, and all you need to do to have a chance to win is leave a comment. Not here, of course, but there. They bought it last year to use in some testing and it hasn’t had much use. Low mileage, only used by a little old lady from Pasadena to watch Blu-ray of her ‘stories’. The BD550 is a nice player, not only is it BD-Live enabled but it also supports Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, Pandora, YouTube, Picasa and AccuWeather using the network connection. MSRP is $159.99, and Amazon still sells them for $155.00. So go, enter now. Good luck!

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The Latest Round of Consumer Electronics Deals at Amazon

Posted on Monday, September 5, 2011 by MegaZone

Amazon Logo Amazon keeps the consumer electronics deals coming. For this round we’ll start out with a deal on select Sony HDTVs. Running through September 17, select from sixteen different models. Screen sizes range from 32″ up to 60″, with 13 LED models and three LCD. Ten of the sets are 3D

Next up, through September 10, save on four Panasonic Blu-ray players. You save on the DMP-BD75, DMP-BDT110, DMP-BDT210, and DMP-BDT310. The 75 is a fast booting 2D player and the 110 is a 3D, WiFi-ready player, while the 210 & 310 are both 3D players with integrated WiFi.

We wrap up with three promotions on gear from LG Electronics. The first deal is on select 2011 LG HDTVs. There are 31 models to choose from, with screens from 22″ up to 60″, and plasma, LED, and LCD display types. This promotion runs through September 10, 2011.

Second, also running through September 10, sale on select LD audio and video devices. Save on the LG BD630, BD640, and BD670 Blu-ray players, the LG LHB326, LHB336, LHB536, and LHB976 Blu-ray Home Theater Systems, and the LG LSB316 sound bar.

Finally, through October 1, 2011, get a free family pack of 3D Glasses with Select LG Cinema 3D LED HDTVs with Smart TV. There are two 47″ and two 55″ 1080p 3D sets to choose from, the key different being 120Hz or 240Hz refresh.

That’s all for now.

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Buy Thor and Either Iron Man or Iron Man 2 on Blu-ray, Save $10

Posted on Monday, September 5, 2011 by MegaZone

Thor Blu-ray If you’re a fan of recent Marvel movies, then Amazon has a deal for you. Through October 8, 2011 when you purchase the Blu-ray or DVD of Thor along with Iron Man or Iron Man 2 on Blu-ray, you’ll save $10 off your purchase. Act now! OperatorsWeb Servers are standing by!

I’d probably jump on this myself, except I already own both Iron Man films on Blu-ray.

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