Monthly Archives: September 2007

TiVo HD now available from TiVo Rewards

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

The TiVo HD is now one of the rewards available through the TiVo Rewards program. You can claim it for 50,000 TiVo Rewards Points – a bit less than the 75,000 points you need for the original Series3. The 80-hour … Continue reading →

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The DVD Forum may have approved 51GB HD DVD

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

A couple of years ago Toshiba was talking about 45GB/3-layer HD DVD as a growth option, but that faded. Then at CES this year they were touting a 51GB/3-layer HD DVD growth option – same thing with the layers tweaked … Continue reading →

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Just what we need – more high-def disc formats

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

OK, if you’re reading this, odds are you’re familiar with the Blu-ray Disc vs. HD DVD format war. Way back in May, 2006 I mentioned HD VMD, which is a 3rd format backed by – well, no one important. It … Continue reading →

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This week’s $.99 Amazon Unbox sale

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

Sorry for the late posting, things were hectic Friday and Saturday. This weekend’s Amazon Unbox sale includes 300, Shooter, The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, TMNT, and Music and Lyrics. (Guess which one of those I haven’t seen.)

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Announcing PlayTeeVee – Free Games For Your TiVo

Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2007 by MegaZone

This press release just dropped into my inbox: PlayTeeVee Announces Launch of Free Casual Gaming Service on TiVo San Francisco, CA, September 8, 2007 – PlayTeeVee, a new service dedicated to providing big fun on the small screen, announces the … Continue reading →

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