D-Link DSM-320RD

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 260 reviews of D-Link DSM-320RD. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the D-Link DSM-320RD is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for D-Link DSM-320RD

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of D-Link DSM-320RD from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and price.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for D-Link DSM-320RD

alaTest has collected and analyzed 152 user reviews of D-Link DSM-320RD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design. The price is also mentioned favorably. There are some negative opinions about the size and reliability.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Nathaniel Wilkins (cnet.com)

D-Link MediaLounge review

Review summary Fresh off the heels of a major upgrade, D-Link's MediaLounge DSM-320 is among the first digital media receivers capable of wirelessly streaming rights-managed (DRM) audio files, such as those purchased from the Musicmatch or Napster...

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; optical and...

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.

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.

Feb, 2005

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Expert review by : Bill Howard (pcmag.com)

D-Link MediaLounge DSM-320

The D-Link MediaLounge DSM-320 is an affordable digital media hub that has fixed some of its early kinks.

Wired and wireless (802.11g). Low price. Internet radio support. Easy setup.

Some minor glitches remain.

More media hub reviews: Nvidia Shield TV (2017) DirecTV Now Google Chromecast Ultra Amazon Fire TV Stick With Alexa Voice Remote Roku Ultra more

Jan, 2005

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Expert review by : Bill Howard (pcmag.com)

D-Link DSM-320 Wireless Media Player

This is a superior digital media receiver with the right kind of wireless support (802.11g).

If you don't need HD photo/video output (look at Roku media receivers if you do) and you're confident D-Link will fix some of the obvious usability issues, the DSM-320 is just about as good as it gets, especially if you can buy it at its street price....

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Benjamin "Zeus" Heide (bcchardware.com)

D-Link DSM-320 Wireless Media Player

In this day and age, a Home Theatre PC is becoming more and more standard. Let's face it though, most PC's make noise, and don't really blend in with your Entertainment Center. D-Link has a product in the market that fits these needs. I'm talking...

Sleek, slender design ; Plays back a myriad of formats ; Silent ; Full Function Remote

Wireless can disconnet and you must search for media server to connect ; Slow page loads when viewing thumbnailed photos ; Online media by subscription

Overall my experience with the DSM-320 was a good one. It does have a few quirks, but I've full confidence that they can be worked out with a firmware upgrade. I also have to give a bit of lee-way as the Media Server I am running falls just short of...

Jan, 2004

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

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.

Not overly complex, relatively easy to use

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

Mar, 2007

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Expert review by : Bruce Buckman (goodgearguide.com.au)

D-Link DSM-320

Space efficient, plays music and displays photos well

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

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.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Bruce Buckman (goodgearguide.com.au)

D-Link DSM-320 Wireless Media Player

MP3 music; MPEG and DivX/XviD movies; digital photo collections--these manifestations of the digital age have entered most of our lives through our PC...

Space efficient, plays music and displays photos well

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

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.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

D-Link DSM-320RD Wireless Media Player

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.

Simple setup routine ; Embedded DVD player

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

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.

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Lordpercy.com (lordpercy.com)

D-Link DSM-320

Better than a stotty? Ahhhh the rhetorical question, perhaps comparing the all in one streaming media centre from D-Link to a Northern bread product is a little weird but hey that's what you expect from us!

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Active Home staff (Active Home)