D-Link DSM 320RD

• alaTest.co.uk

  7 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 713 reviews of D-Link DSM-320 from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 6.45/10. Comparing these reviews to 72071 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 62/100 (or 6.2 out of 10) = Good Quality.

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• cnet.com.au

  6 out of 10

Summary: The DSM-320RD is a simple media streamer that's definitely a touch dated, but worthwhile if your needs are only very modest -- or if you need a spare DVD player.

Conclusion: There's no doubt that there are newer and technically more polished and capable players on the market than the DSM-320RD. It's pretty clearly a unit that's best suited to streaming novices whose needs are small.

Pro : Simple setup routine ; Embedded DVD player

Cons : May not fit in some more slender cabinets ; No HDMI/DVI

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  5 out of 10

Summary: D-Link's DSM-320RD is a relatively simple mid-range media streamer. With the ability to connect to both wired and wireless networks, it doesn't boast ...

Conclusion: A good player for newcomers to the media streamer scene, the DSM-320RD doesn't do anything special, but does do a respectable job of streaming video and audio.

Pro : Not overly complex, relatively easy to use

Cons : No HDMI, some image noise in DVD playback, some compatibility problems with today's file types

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• cnet.com

  7 out of 10

Conclusion: It's one of the first digital media receivers capable of playing tracks purchased from online music stores, but the DSM-320's wireless performance left us wanting more.

Pro : Affordable ; streams music, photos, and video ; compatible with DRM WMA files downloaded from online music stores ; compatible with Rhapsody subscription streaming music service ; works with Windows Media Connect server ; component-video output ;...

Cons : Finicky wireless connectivity with non-D-Link routers ; lacks front-panel display and controls ; doesn't display album artwork ; not compatible with files purchased from iTunes Music Store ; not Mac compatible

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  5 out of 10

Conclusion: The D-Link is not yet suitable for the home entertainment buff who wants a plug-and-play device that will deliver streaming audio, pictures and video without fuss.

Pro : Space efficient, plays music and displays photos well

Cons : Buggy software, difficult for a novice to set up, poor video playback

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