D-Link Showcases Next-Gen DSM-750 MediaLounge 802.11n Wireless Media Player for HD

By NEWS RELEASE | January 9th, 2007

D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today announced it will display its next generation MediaLounge Wireless Media Player – a powerful media player (DSM-750) capable of streaming High-Definition (HD) along with standard video, digital photos, and music from computers on a home network to the television using the latest draft 802.11n wireless standard – at the Consumer Electronic Show, Las Vegas 2007.

“With the growing number of consumers adopting High-Definition televisions along with the increased availability of HD content on the web, we’re pleased to be among the first vendors to showcase a powerful draft 802.11n player that can seamlessly drive bandwidth-intensive content from the computer to the home entertainment center,” said Brian Larsen, associate vice president of product development for D-Link Systems, Inc. “This new MediaLounge player is a full-featured media player with an intuitive user interface that bridges together computers, storage devices and the Internet with the home entertainment center for a heightened multimedia experience.”

When used in conjunction with the recently announced D-Link Dual Band Draft 802.11n Router (DIR-855), users can browse the Internet, send emails, and share files while simultaneously streaming high definition movies, music or playing games without interruption over the wireless network, offering an outstanding Internet experience.

The MediaLounge Draft 802.11n player features a convenient remote control and easy-to-navigate TV user interface for quick hassle-free browsing of digital content and works with standard Windows XP computers through Microsoft’s Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect and other Universal Plug and Play (UpnP) media servers.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Draft 802.11n wireless with legacy support for 802.11g
• Supports H.264 content
• Supports VC-1 (Advanced Profile) content
• Stream music, hi-res photos, HD video and online content From a PC and Network Attached Storage to your home entertainment system
• Enjoy High-Definition video playback with digital surround sound
• HDMI connector offers a pure digital connection for both audio and video
• Includes component video, digital audio, & composite A/V connectors.
• Enjoy Internet radio and downloaded movies and music as well as included Free trial options from premium online services including: AOL MusicNow, My Kids Tunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Live365, TotalVid, vTuner and Yahoo! Music
• USB 2.0 port for easy access to additional content
• 10/100 Ethernet
• Windows Connect Now™ compatible for simple wireless configuration

Price and Availability
The D-Link Draft 802.11n MediaLounge HD Player (DSM-750) is expected to ship in early Q2, 2007 to the company’s network of retail outlets, value-added resellers and distributors. Pricing will be announced when the product ships.

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive for excellence as an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market. D-Link U.S.A., Canadian, and Mexico headquarters are located at 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714) 885-6000; FAX (866) 743-4905; Internet www.dlink.com.