D-Link DSM-520 MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player

Average customer rating: 3.0

Not For Video Nubes
Excellent way for viewing my movies in the TV
not ready for prime time
Doesnt Play HD only outputs in HD - Good Standard Player
Excellent for video playback on your TV

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D-Link DSM-520 MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player

Manufacturer: D-Link Systems, Inc.
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000A4AVQO

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Amazon.com Product Description

All your videos, photos, and music on the big screen. Sound like a good idea? The folks at D-Link have made it easy with the DSM-520 MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player. And when it comes to video, this device kicks it up a serious notch by supporting HD video streams <table align=left width=150 cellpadding=10> <tr> <td> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/dsm520-1-sm.jpg" border=0 align=top>

Good looks on the outside, and the power to deliver all your media -- including HD video -- from your computer to your home entertainment system. See a detailed view.</td></tr> <tr> <td> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/dsm520-3.jpg" border=0 align=top>

The DSM-520 is ready to handle most major media formats.</td></tr></table> -- delivered directly from your computer to your home entertainment system. Enjoy all your digital content from the comfort of the living room with the DSM-520 -- and do it all wirelessly, as the device supports high-speed 802.11g wireless technology. Of course, you can also use a wired ethernet connection if you like.

Formats Galore
Thanks to the DSM-520's support for a wide range of media formats, it's ready to handle virtually all of your media, including high-definition video in either Windows Media Video 9 or MPEG-4 format. Enjoy videos with resolutions of up to 1080i from your high-definition television for the best picture quality. Plus, D-Link has partnered with premium online service providers to offer access to a vast array of online radio stations and music download services. You can use the Windows Media Connect feature of Window XP SP2 to playback files protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) on the DSM-520. Or, access your entire library of premium downloaded songs and videos directly from the device.

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The DSM-520 integrates seamlessly into your home network and entertainment system. View larger.</td></tr></table> Picture Perfect
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. Meanwhile, optical and coax audio connectors provide clear digital output and support surround sound when used with a compatible A/V receiver. Enjoy your entire music library in high fidelity from your home entertainment system, rather than from your PC speakers.

Good Looks and Expandability
A sleek 17-inch black aluminum chassis with smoked mirror front panel houses the DSM-520, and the stylish unit blends in perfectly with your other home entertainment devices, making your home theater setup complete. Plus, the DSM-520 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. Simply insert a USB drive filled with photos into the DSM-520 to showcase them on your home entertainment center. You can also attach a USB hard drive to expand the storage capabilities of the DSM-520. Your stored files on the USB drive can be easily accessed from the unit's user-friendly interface.

Easy Setup
A built-in Setup Wizard makes setting up the DSM-520 simple. Configuring the wireless settings is made even easier with Windows 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. What's in the Box
DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player, remote control (2 AAA batteries included), ethernet cable, A/V composite cable, S-video cable, detachable Antenna, CD-ROM with software and manual, and quick installation guide.

Product Description

Experience the high-definition difference with the D-Link MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player. Stream music, photos and high-definition videos to your home entertainment system and connect it using either 802.11g Wireless or wired Ethernet. The DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player supports your favorite media formats, including high-definition video in either Windows Media Video 9 or MPEG-4 format. Enjoy videos with resolutions of up to 1080i from your high-definition television for the best picture quality. For compatible television systems, the DSM-520 features a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection. Other video connectors include component, S-video, and composite output, ensuring compatibility with virtually all televisions. The DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player 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. A built-in Setup Wizard makes setting up the DSM-520 simple. Configuring the wireless settings is made even easier with Windows 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. A sleek 17-inch black aluminum chassis with smoked mirror front panel houses the DSM-520. Audio Playlist Formats - M3U and PLS / Supported Subtitle Format - SRT Outputs - HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), Component Video, Coax Digital Audio, Optical Digital Audio, Composite Audio and Video & S-Video / Certifications - FCC, CSA and CE Dimensions - Length 16.75 x Width 11.25 x Height 1.5 inch / Weight - 5.5 poundsPackage Contents - D-Link DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player / Printed Install Guide / CD-ROM (Contains D-Link Media Server Software, Install Guide, and Manual) / 2dBi Wireless Antenna / Ethernet (CAT5-UTP/Straight-Through) Cable/ Standard Composite RCA Audio/Video Cable / S-Video Cable / Remo

Customer Reviews:

Not For Video Nubes.......2007-06-13

If you're into Xvid, Divx, or WMV, you will love this box. Apple and Sony people will get frustrated because their proprietary codecs aren't supported. Apple and Sony both make similar units for their followers. Apple and Sony have built a fence around their customers and their customers think they are on the mainstream because Apple and Sony act like they own the media world. Wake up Sony and Appleheads! You can't even record anything on your players, it's all locked up, and pay per view, wake up!

Excellent way for viewing my movies in the TV.......2007-05-14

I have it since a year ago and the product is excellent. It took me sometime to configure it, but if you have basic knowledge of networking shouldn't be a problem.

not ready for prime time.......2007-04-18

Primitive menu system
Choppy output at HD
Wireless not quite fast enough
NO PAUSE BUTTON. If you stop the video, you get to start at the beginning again.
Media Center software is at revision 0.01a

It's a good idea. Come back in 18 months.

Doesnt Play HD only outputs in HD - Good Standard Player.......2007-04-18

Bought this product to stream HD media from PC/USB Storage. All though advertised on the box and website it does not play the HD media. I tried to play the media from all 3 available inputs (802.11(wireless), Ethernet, and USB HD) and several formats that are supported (avi,mpeg2,ts,mp4). The HD movies were choppy at best. Plays all other non HD videos without a problem. Divx videos as well(even though it doesn't say it plays them on the box). Worked well with 500GB USB Drive but not needed. Would not recommend because HD feature is useless. Dlink technical support said to take it back to the store. There technical support grade is D- .

Excellent for video playback on your TV.......2007-04-11

I was a bit apprehensive after reading all of these negative reviews, but I thought I'd give it a try myself, and return it if it didn't work out.
Turns out I am as pleased as can be. The main thing I bought it for was to watch downloaded AVI movie files on my TV over my wireless network, and it does the job perfectly. I was surprised at the quality of the picture. No video pauses or skipping issues. I haven't had it lose the network once.
It was simple to set up. For a while it wasn't detecting my wireless network, but then I realized it wasn't the units fault, it was my wireless network. I just needed to reboot the router. After that it was effortless.
If the main thing you are purchasing this for is video playback, then buy it. It works great. But if your main objective is music or photos, it is somewhat sub-par. Its not unusable, it just could use some improvement in those areas and I'm sure there are better units out there for a music player.
I think a lot of the negative reviews are the result of people having setup problems and giving up, or people who wanted to use it mainly for photos or music.

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