Category Archives: Broadband

Roku’s New Boxes Highlight Where TiVo is Failing in OTT Content

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by MegaZone

I’m a big fan of TiVo, that’s no secret. I think that TiVo is the best DVR available today, and I don’t hesitate to recommend it. But don’t for a minute think that means I believe they’re perfect and don’t … Continue reading →

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Sellout.Woot! – LG 5.1 Home Theater System with iPod Dock, Wi-Fi & Blu-ray $164.99

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

Today’s Sellout.Woot seemed worth sharing – you can get a refurbished LG 5.1 Home Theater System with iPod Dock, Wi-Fi & Blu-ray for $159.99 + $5 shipping. Features: Powerful 1100W of audio power through 5.1 channels for the ultimate home … Continue reading →

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Roku 2 Product Line Launches, Adds Gaming

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by MegaZone

Roku today launched the next generation of their set top box media streamers, the Roku 2 line. And these new additions to the family seem to be the offspring of an illicit affair between the last generation and the Nintendo … Continue reading →

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Orb Networks Launches Orb Live for Mobile Devices

Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by MegaZone

Orb Networks has launched a new service, Orb Live, which allows you to stream content from your Windows PC or Mac to your Android or iOS device for $9.99 – with no ongoing fees. Much like PlayOn, Orb Live uses … Continue reading →

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DVRs in over 51% of US households by 2016

Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 by MegaZone

According to a report from MagnaGlobal, as reported in Broadcasting & Cable, 51.3% of US households will have a DVR in 2016, compared to 34.7% at the end of the first quarter. That’s 63.1 million households, up from today’s 40.5 … Continue reading →

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