JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, XviD, AVI, WMV, JPEG2000, TIFF, WMA, AIFF, WAV, M3U, PLS, Ogg Vorbis - Wireless, Fast Ethernet - MPN: DSM520 See Product Details
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 with the DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player. The DSM-520 connects to your existing home network using either 802.11g wireless technology or via Ethernet cable.
Quick Glance
Networking: IEEE 802.11b/g, Fast Ethernet
Device Type: Network Audio/Video Player
A/V Output: 1 x S-Video, 2 x Digital Optical
Data Connectivity: USB Yes, Ethernet Yes
Summary
Product Title: D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 Wireless HD Media Player
Manufacturer: D-Link
Power Score: 3.4 | 13 Reviews
Networking
Network Architecture Supported: IEEE 802.11b/g, Fast Ethernet
Wireless Security Features: TCP/IP
Media Formats Supported
Audio Format: AIFF
Video Format: AVI
Interface
Input: 1 x S-Video
Output: 1 x S-Video, 2 x Digital Optical
Interface Connection: USB Yes, Ethernet Yes
General
Device Type: Network Audio/Video Player
Dimensions
Height: 1.50"
Width: 11.25"
Depth: 16.75"
Weight: 5.50 lb
Dimensions: 1.50" Height x 11.25" Width x 16.75" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Number of S-Video Output: 1
Number of Digital Optical Output: 2
Strengths: Allows to share MP3s and movies from your computer to your entertainment center.
Weakness: Some features require the computer to be on and be Windows-based. Setup unwieldy. Only some movie formats are supported.
Allows you to share your MP3s, movies and pictures from your computer to your entertainment center. Once properly setup (and it's not easy to do through remote and virtual keyboard on the screen), it mostly works. I am able to view standard definition movies over a 801.2g (54Mbps) wireless link from a DLink DNS-323 network-attached storage using uPnP. The movies play smoothly. Most movie formats...
Strengths: HD capable; digital audio; low power; no need for internet-just a hub; fast easy setup working in minutes; clear quality.
Weakness: remote not very ergonomic; poor button placement; can't simplify menus down to just what you need/use; problems trying to upgrade firmware versions. No setting to autoplay next video in folder.
It can only play paid internet content live like Rhapsody, what about a few free internet radio stations that are already out there. That would really make this much more awesome. Nevertheless if you have AVI or MPEG (and other) format video files this is a simple way to get them onto your tv and with a remote control. Now if only someone would build some thing like this with internal bittorrent!...
Strengths: Easy setup, easy to navigate through the menus, the system just works.
Weakness: Sometimes I want to fast forward through something, sometimes I want to skip ahead. Given the steup/remote... you have to choose 1 or the other.
I'm using the DSM-520 in conjunction with the freeware TVersity software. I'm also using a wired network rather than rely on wireless. I haven't had any issues playing a wide variety of video and music files with this setup. The images are crisp, and the media plays instantaneously. I recently added Cidero to the mix (this freeware allows you to pick media from the server and control the DSM-520...
Strengths: Easy set up, diverse connection (HDMI, Componet Video, Composit Video, S-Video, Coax Digital Audio, Optical Digital Audio), WAP and WEP network security, easy server software
Weakness: No Gapless Playlist, no Sort option, no good use of Song Tags
Overall I am very pleased with my media player, I coupled it with a D-Link Extrem N wireless router. I have streamed wireless HD video and DIVX video without any issues, I have 2 500 GB SATA hardrives connected to my network with music and video that I now can enjoy in my HD TV and 5.1 system. D-link has made a great product, if they could just figure out how to include a sort feature, within a...
Strengths: Easy to install and use.
Weakness: Wish you could browse the internet too!
The unit has all the right options if you want to be able to stream videos, musics and pictures from multi PCs on a network. If you have a problem with signal strength and can get a cat 5 cable to the unit, you can hook it up that way. What you end up with is a Microsoft media window on you TV that lets you choose what you want to hear or see and from which computer on the network.
Strengths: Wireless and supports all major file types
This has been one of the best purchases I've ever made. The wireless has been flawless and I've only found a few files that wouldn't play. I managed to set up a server on my computer and stream video/music within minutes. If you're looking to get your videos and music off your computer and onto your tv or surround sound system this is the perfect product for you.
Strengths: Easy to setup wired or wireless.
Weakness: It has to be wired to play high def. Otherwise, you will see frame by frame
This player is easy to set up either wired or wireless. If set up in wireless, the signal is weak and it take a long time to look for the files. The remote button is also confusing when you want to change Sound or Video modes. It doesn't show on the screen. If you want to use this player you better run a cat5e ethernet cable at your house. I had to return for an exchange because the first one...
Strengths: Super Easy setup. Dlink seems to listen to customers and have updated firmware to include requested features.
Weakness: None so far.
Within five minutes I had the whole system setup and working; component to HDTV (awaiting HDMI cables to arrive), and optic TOSLINK digital sound to Surround System. Got it sharing WMP11 Library in 10 secs, worked like a breeze! Considering I had cordless phone and wireless speaker system, I decided to go with LAN cable. I think this is a great product!
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...
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Testseek.com has collected 14 expert reviews for D-Link DSM-520 and the average expert rating is 73 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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The DSM-520 delivers great sound; its standard-definition video was sometimes a little blocky, however.
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Comparing digital media streaming devices is a difficult task. Not only do you need to study the supported formats, but also determine whether those formats will work at certain speeds. The D-Link Wireless HD Media Player plays high-quality video files and even streams music from many online services, but...
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OK Media Player
Strengths: Easy to setup, works/streams nicely, USB port.
Weakness: Limited format capabilities, pricey, a little glitchy.
This device fits in nicely with most people’s entertainment center, but if you're just looking for the ability to stream content, go elsewhere. For basically the same price, you could get an Xbox 360 and have a more capable media extender and also a HD gaming console! Granted this device is sleeker and generates no noise compared to the 360, but that's not something that I care about. If the...
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