Manufacturer: D-Link Systems Inc. Part number: DSM-520
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CNET editors' rating:
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How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 7.0
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 65 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520
price range: $399.99
Equally adept at streaming audio, photos, and HD video, the D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 offers a winning combination of impressive features and performance at an affordable price.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 65 reviews
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47 out of 48 people found this review helpful
"Reviewed 4 different Media Centers & Dlink 520 is the BEST"
by sugarski on February 11, 2006
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15 out of 17 people found this review helpful
"Depends on your needs - uses only TV displayed menu"
by azharem on January 31, 2006
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14 out of 15 people found this review helpful
"D-Link DSM-520 Media Receiver is one the best among it's class and affordable too."
by saketkumar on December 5, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: D-Link Systems Inc.
- Part Number: DSM-520
General
- Product Type Digital multimedia receiver
- Width 16.7 in
- Depth 11.3 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
System
- Features Upgradable firmware
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
- Coaxial Digital Output Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner type None
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Device Type None
- Digital Storage Media None
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wired, Wireless
- Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
- Network Protocols Supported IP, TCP, DHCP
- Supported Audio Formats MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis
- Supported Video Formats AVI, Xvid, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
- Supported Pictures Formats BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, JPEG2000
- Encryption 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP)
- Analog Video Standards S-Video, Component video, Composite video
Slot(s)
- Type 1
Remote Control
- Type Remote control
- Technology Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards FCC
Power
- Type Internal
- Power Consumption Operational 10 Watt
Battery
- Battery None
Manufacturer info
- D-Link Systems Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.dlink.com/
- Address: 17595 Mt. Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA. 92708
- Phone: 1.877.453.5465
- Email: tech@dlink.com



