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Description
D-Link introduces the latest addition to its multimedia family of products: the D-Link MediaLounge DSM-320 Wireless Media Player. The DSM-320 integrates home computer systems and home entertainment centers. Digital media content can be accessed directly from a computer. Movies, music, and photos can be enjoyed from the comfort of the living room. The DSM-320 connects easily to a wired or wireless network. The DSM-320 features 802.11g wireless technology for transfer speeds up to 54Mbps on a wireless network and can connect to a wired network at speeds up to 100Mbps. These options provide you with the maximum throughput for sharing and transferring digital media.
Quick Glance
Networking: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Device Type: Digital Media Streamer
A/V Output: A/V (RCA Composite), Audio - Digital Coaxial, Audio - Digital Optical, Component Video, S-Video
Data Connectivity: 1 x Toslink Audio Out, 1 x S/PDIF Audio Out, 1 x SCART Video Out, 1 x mini-DIN, 1 x RJ-45 Network, 1 x RCA Video Out, 2 x RCA Audio Out
Summary
Product Title: D-Link MediaLounge DSM-320 Wireless Media Player
Manufacturer: D-Link
Lowest Price: $178.00
Power Score: 3.2 | 20 Reviews
Networking
Network Architecture Supported: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wireless Ethernet - 11 Mbps IEEE802.11b, Wireless Ethernet - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g
Wireless Security Features: WEP - 128-bit
Media Formats Supported
Audio Format: AIFF, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, WMA
Video Format: Composite Video
Interface
Input: Ethernet - RJ45
Output: A/V (RCA Composite), Audio - Digital Coaxial, Audio - Digital Optical, Component Video, S-Video
Interface Connection: 1 x Toslink Audio Out, 1 x S/PDIF Audio Out, 1 x SCART Video Out, 1 x mini-DIN, 1 x RJ-45 Network, 1 x RCA Video Out, 2 x RCA Audio Out
General
Device Type: Digital Media Streamer
Green Compliance: Yes
Dimensions
Height: 1.50"
Width: 16.75"
Depth: 11.25"
Weight: 5.50 lb
Dimensions: 1.50" Height x 16.75" Width x 11.25" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Media Streaming Protocol: HTTP Antenna: Type: 2.4GHz swivel-type monopole antenna Frequency: 2.4G to 2.5GHz Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 2dBi Audio Playlist Formats: M3U PLS Supported Image Formats: JPEG BMP PNG TIFF JPEG2000 GIF Supported Audio Formats: MP3 WAV & AIFF WMA MPEG 1 and MPEG 2 OGG Vorbis Security: Hardware based WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Up to 128-bit encryption
Functions: Video Streaming
Humidity: 10 to 95% Non-condensing Relative Humidity Operating
Temperature: -13F (-25C) to 131F (55C) Storage
Video Features: Supported Video Formats: MPEG 1 MPEG 2 MPEG 4 Xvid AVI
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 100 Mbps
Audio Line Out: Yes
Strengths: Ease of use once configured. Sound quality. Analog and digital hook ups. Solid construction.
Weakness: Firmware and related improvements an after thought. Efforts to improve wireless security lacking. Misinformed technical support. Problematic database memory and quirky navigation.
I set up a wireless network in my home, and already having my own PC set up as a media server I figured I could use the DSM 320 as a replacement interface for my AV system. I sent my media PC to the basement wired to the router. Prior to purchasing the DSM-320 I wrote DLink Canada asking if the device supported WPA-PSK wireless security (as the other older protocols are easily hacked) and was...
Strengths: Nice onscreen display, digital inputs, overall look, wireless setup, great sound.
Weakness: Software is buggy (locks up), not fully compatible with Windows Media Player, will not recognize playlists, definately not a "set it and forget it" type of device.
The DSM 320 media player is a wonderful device - in theory. In practical application, it fails misserably. The setup of the device was very smooth and I was amazed that this consumer device actually worked with Server 2003, although I set up Windows XP media server as well. The wireless setup went without a hitch. I noticed a tendency for the DSM 320 to lockup when browsing folders. I have an...
Strengths: Every hook up you could imagine, ease of use once everything is established.
Weakness: Does not allow internet browsing, or streaming of DVD's from your PC, tech support inexperienced,super long Q's, product knowledge very limited. Moderately difficult to set-up.
The DSM-320 was pretty much everything I was looking for in terms of being able to access my media from my PC once everything was set up. I could not access my music server Rhapsody and was compelled to return the DSM-320 to best buy, since the main reason I bought it was to stream digital music via internet. It turns out that you must be running software v1.02 and "MAKE" your DSM upgrade itself...
Strengths: Good in theory. Lots of connections on the back. Seems like good hardware. Metal case. Built-in wireless "G".
Weakness: Crappy software. You are stuck with Radio@AOL service which cost $4.95 monthly when there are scads of FREE internet radio stations available. Also the AOL radio rebuffers alot.
You have to create playlists to listen to more than one song at a time. That is stupid! They should fire the developer who wrote the software. I am using version 1.02. Inability to browse the web like the Prismiq does. I just ordered the Prismiq Media Player and will return this D-Link to Fry's when it arrives.
Strengths: Great idea, great interface.
Weakness: Alphabetizes all songs
The device alphabetizes playlists and albums. If you wish to play everything you have by an artist, you will have to listen to all the songs in alphabetical order, meaning that if the artist has the same song on several albums, you listen to all of the same song before moving onto another. If you like classical music, you won't be listening to a piece in movement order, but in the alphabetical...
Strengths: easy setup, small footprint, ability to access computer files from TV and play them on stereo
Weakness: buggy software, can't play a group of music files without first creating a playlist, can't get Radio@AOL to connect at all
This media player will be wonderful when they get all the bugs worked out of it. I'm still waiting on new firmware and software. The manual says you can create playlists with windows media player and use them, however the unit does not support .wpl type files which these are. Also, I haven't been able to connect to Radio@AOl at all, even though I've been an AOL member for years and it works fine...
Strengths: Easy to set up.
Weakness: Slow response time. No support for internet radio streams other than subscription based services.
One essential feature lacking is the ability to stream any internet radio broadcast. AOL radio is a waste as far as I am concerned. This product is a good start, but needs a firmware upgrade to accommodate any audio stream played over Real Audio or Windows Media Player. I regret I bought it.
Strengths: Easy hook up and configuration
Weakness: The unit does not detect the correct video output when it was set up. I set up the device to display through component video, but it did not look correct until I changed the default video setting.
When looking for a wireless media player I came across the DSM-320 and was impressed with the features this device had to offer. Digital audio and component video accross a 802.11g wireless connection at under $200.00 sounded fantastic. I then looked at the sub par reviews this product had accumulated and started looking elsewhere. But after looking at the other available products, I always came...
Strengths: Allows Ethernet or Wireless connections; Has component, composite, s-video, digital, and optical outputs; Setup was very easy
Weakness: stability, usability
Remote seemed very cheap and flimsy, and only had a short field to work with...you'll spend a few button presses trying to find the right angle to get the remote to work; The server software was not able to complete cataloging my MP3 collection...it crashed about halfway there...everytime I tried; There is no way to 'queue' songs like a jukebox; While a song is playing, it doesn't give you an...
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Not worth buying
Strengths: Easy to set up and easy to use interface.
Weakness: Weak options, many features are frustrating due to their lack of reliability. For a product being made by a large company like D-Link, the product is extremely disappointing.
XBOX Media center, written by a bunch of kids for hacked xboxes is a way better product than this unit. The navigation through menus is very slow, playback of video files is choppy a lot of the time, and often the audio will lose sync with the video if you fast forward. The fast forward is one speed and very slow so dont count on fast forwarding a movie. There is a seek mode where you enter the...
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