Monthly Archives: April 2008

Thank You Steven, And A Little Status Update

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 by MegaZone

Thank you for the TiVo Rewards Referral, Steven. Remember, you have until April 28, 2008 to give someone your rewards points when you activate a new TiVo. In other news, I apologize for not blogging since mid-Monday. Since I started … Continue reading →

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In The Interest Of Full Disclosure

Posted on Monday, April 7, 2008 by MegaZone

I mentioned recently that I was laid off on Friday, March 28. Today I started a new job – with Sling Media. I’ll be working with Sling as a contractor, as a Senior Project Manager. Right now it is a … Continue reading →

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Wal*Mart Offering HD DVD Player Refunds

Posted on Monday, April 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Joining Best Buy and Circuit City, Wal*Mart is offering an olive branch for the suckersunfortunates who were left with an abandoned format when HD DVD threw in the towel. Wal*Mart will allow you to return your HD DVD player for … Continue reading →

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Freeview No Threat To TiVo Australia According To CNET

Posted on Monday, April 7, 2008 by MegaZone

CNET Australia, responding to an article in MISAustralia / Financial Review, breaks down why they feel that the talk of Freeview in Australia is just a smoke-screen and not a real threat to Seven Network’s deployment of TiVo. The MIS/FI … Continue reading →

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Amazon Unbox And TiVo Provide A Geek His BSG Fix

Posted on Monday, April 7, 2008 by MegaZone

Jeff Haywood of The Grand Rapids Press blogged about a different way to use Amazon Unbox on TiVo – as an alternative to subscribing to a higher tier of cable. Jeff and his wife are big Battlestar Galactica fans (and … Continue reading →

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