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D-Link Launches High Definition Media Player (24/3/2006)

The latest addition to the successful MediaLounge(tm) family features High-Definition Video Playback and is Windows(r) Connect Now compliant

D-Link, the leading provider of networking and communication solutions to the consumer, SMB and enterprise markets, today announces the latest addition to its successful family of digital home solutions with the D-Link MediaLounge(tm) Wireless HD Media Player, offering the highest quality through High-Definition Audio Video Playback.

In addition to streaming music, photos, and high-definition videos to your home entertainment system, the DSM-520 also includes a USB 2.0 port in the front panel for instant access to music, photos, and videos stored on removable USB flash drives or hard drives. It connects to your existing home network using either 802.11g wireless technology or via an Ethernet cable and with its sleek 17-inch black aluminium chassis with smoked mirror front panel, it will blend in with any other home entertainment devices.

"D-Link endeavours to always offer its customers the latest technology advances," explains Balvinder Singh Phull, Marketing Communications Manager, D-Link UK and Ireland. "High-Definition television is becoming more popular with consumers so we have integrated this technology into our multimedia products to ensure our customers experience the best in digital home entertainment" concludes Phull.

The DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player supports previous and new media formats, including high-definition video in either Windows Media(r) Video 9 or MPEG-4 format, allowing customers to enjoy videos with resolutions of up to 1080i from their high-definition television for the best picture quality.

For compatible television systems, the DSM-520 features a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection. HDMI offers a pure digital connection for both audio and video. Other video connectors include component, S-video, and composite output, ensuring compatibility with virtually all televisions. The DSM-520 also supports coax and optical digital audio output for delivering high fidelity digital surround sound.

A built-in Setup Wizard makes setting up the DSM-520 simple. Configuring the wireless settings is made even easier with Windows(r) Connect Now. Simply run the Wireless Network Setup Wizard from Windows XP SP2, and transfer the wireless settings to the DSM-520 using a USB flash drive.

RRP: £188 (Excl VAT)

www.dlink.co.uk