Monthly Archives: August 2008

A Small Amazon Blu-ray Sale

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon is running yet another Blu-ray sale, though this one is kind of small. Eight titles 43-45% off: V for Vendetta, Twister, The Perfect Storm, GoodFellas, Ocean’s Eleven, The Departed, Ocean’s Twelve, and Rush Hour 3.

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Strange Bedfellows

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 by MegaZone

Panasonic has announced a new uber-box for the Japanese market. It is a combination 320GB DVR and Blu-ray & DVD recorder. But that’s not all, it also has a built in VHS deck. So you can dump your fuzzy VHS … Continue reading →

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DISH Network Offers All SD & HD Content Via MPEG-4 AVC

Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 by MegaZone

DISH Network now offers all of the standard- and high-definition programming via MPEG-4 AVC in 21 markets: Cleveland, OH; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; Columbia, SC; Tampa, FL; Green Bay, WI; Greensboro, NC; Providence, RI; Greenville, SC, Knoxville, TN; Raleigh, NC; … Continue reading →

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Howcast Expands On TiVoCast

Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 by MegaZone

HowCast joined the TiVoCast lineup back on July 11th. Now Howcast is breaking out – into multiple channels. Where there was formerly a single monolithic ‘Howcast’ channel, there are now four sub-channels: Hot How-To’s, Home & Family, Health & Beauty, … Continue reading →

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The 5 Minute Drill Joins TiVoCast

Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 by MegaZone

Are you ready for some (fantasy) football? Well, I have no interest, but I’m sure some of you out there do. And the latest addition to TiVoCast, The 5 Minute Drill, is for you. Another vidcast from ON Networks, they … Continue reading →

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