CES 2009: D-Link Unveils Media Center Extender

By Staff -- TWICE, January 9, 2009

LAS VEGAS — D-Link is officially introducing its previously announced DSM-750 Medialounge Media Center Extender along with several other networking devices at booth 36212 in the South Hall.

The Medialounge uses dual-band draft 802.11n wireless networking, which allows for the streaming of HD content. The design has no moving parts allowing for quiet operation, and it comes with a remote control, a TV user interface, a USB 2.0 and an Ethernet port.

"The DSM-750 is our most powerful media player yet," said Daniel Kelley, marketing director of D-Link Systems. "Microsoft's Extender for Windows Media Center changes the way we navigate and view the Internet, offering more than 21 content providers — including sports, movies and other entertainment. When paired with our DSM-750, it offers consumers the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment."

As with all Media Center Extenders, the DSM-750 allows content to be streamed from a home's computer to a television and the host computer.

The Medialounge is now shipping with a $349 suggested retail price.

The company is also introducing two draft 802.11n routers with the DGL-4500 Xtreme N gaming router specialized for the gaming market. The DGL-4500 is equipped with an updated version of D-Link's GameFuel technology. GameFuel is an intelligent packet processing engine that gives priority to online gaming data and helps eliminate lag while gaming.

The DGL-4500 also comes with a network advisory display that allows the gamers to monitor their network's performance to ensure optimal playing conditions.

The Xtreme N gaming router is now available direct from D-Link and its retailers for $239.

The final piece in D-Link's International CES offering is the DIR-655 Xtreme N family of products. The router's features include:

• three by three antenna configuration for higher performance;

• sleek white design that blends in with modern digital home entertainment centers;

• Quick Adapter Setup Wizard for easy installation;

• Wireless Multimedia support;

• universal plug-and-play support;

• Dynamic Domain Name Service for easy remote access;

• WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption and Dual Active Firewall protection (SPI, NAT) for enhanced wireless security; and

• backward compatibility with 802.11g and 802.11b standards

Included in the DIR-655 router line is the router, $179; the DWA-652 notebook adapter for $119; the DWA-552 desktop adapter, $122; and the DWA-142 Rangebooster N USB adapter for $97. All are now available.