Tag Archives: Sony

Wal*Mart Promotes Blu-ray, Offers $100 Gift Card With Player Purchase

Posted on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 by MegaZone

Wal*Mart has decided to push high-definition systems in general, and Blu-ray in particular, in their stores. They’ve revamped their consumer electronics departments nationwide, and have added a “high-def Blu-ray experience area” in 1,200 stores. They’ve increased their selection of full … Continue reading →

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Sony And Six Largest Cable MSOs Reach Agreement On Two-Way Cable

Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 by MegaZone

Well, this could be the end of the push for DCR+. Sony had been the big name still pushing for DCR+, as opposed to OCAP/tru2way. Well, it seems that’s no longer the case. Sony has come to an agreement with … Continue reading →

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Sony Announces European PlayTV Availability And Pricing

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2008 by MegaZone

The previously discussed Sony PS3 DVR add-on, the PlayTV, finally has a European release schedule and pricing. The PlayTV will be available in Europe in September for €100, or approximately £80/$160. As previously reported, the PlayTV will have dual DVB-T … Continue reading →

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More Down Under DVR News

Posted on Thursday, May 1, 2008 by MegaZone

I post a lot about TiVo in Australia, but they’re not the only game in, or coming to, town. CNET Australia reports that Australia EPG provider IceTV plans to add a feature called ‘IceTV Recommendations’, which is similar to TiVo … Continue reading →

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Amazon Starz And Sony Blu-ray Sales

Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2008 by MegaZone

Amazon appears to be running a couple of Blu-ray sales – one on horror titles (plus one odd man out) from Starz, and another on music titles from Sony. With discounts of up to 60%, there are some good deals … Continue reading →

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