D-Link DSM-510

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 51 reviews of D-Link DSM-510. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. Many are less positive about the reliability, and there are some mixed opinions about the price.

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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-510 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : SmallNetBuilder (smallnetbuilder.com)

D-Link DSM-510: Save a little, lose a lot

HDMI connection, Support wide array of video formats, Handles third-party UPnP AV servers well

Requires WinXP/2000 PC to transcode many video formats, Bundled Nero MediaHome server a pain to use, Not much cheaper than DSM-520, but requires transcoding PC

Mid-priced UPnP AV multiformat photo, audio and video player supporting up to 1080i

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : InsideHW (insidehw.com)

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Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Davey Winder (pocket-lint.com)

D-link DSM-510 media streamer

Accompanying D-link's revised collection of media streamers is the compact and portable DSM-510, an Intel Viiv oriented media streamer designed to offer access to digital content through a wireless or wired network, local USB storage or Viiv's online...

Impressive streaming performance, very portable, range of content available through Viiv

A tad uninspiring if you can't utilise Intel's service, minor interface and operation issues

If you don't have Viiv support, and can cope with being tied into Windows Media Player 11, the DSM-510 offers a well designed and adaptable solution for streaming content around the home. If you can use it to its potential you'll find an impressive...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

D-Link DSM-510 review

D-Link's DSM-510 earned four stars in our last group test of streaming media receivers.

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by (v3.co.uk)

Review: D-Link DSM-510 media streaming device

Stream your high-definition media with ease

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

D-link DSM 510

Sometime it works

Even worse that D-link's print servers. Drops servers frequently. No connects. No support from D-link

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

D-link DSM 510

Sometime it works

Even worse that D-link's print servers. Drops servers frequently. No connects. No support from D-link

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

ehhh...

I will continue to buy Dlink products, but they really dropped the ball on this device. Maybe with some decent firmware updates this will be a worthwhile investment, but at the rate they put out updates I will have bought a new device.

The picture quality is excellent and the audio is on par as well. Takes a home theater from needing a huge HTPC to this little tiny box. Ability to use wireless is a plus for certain scenarios. I definitely prefer the wired route, more stable.

I own many and only D-Link products and love all of them, but this product has left a sour taste in my mouth. The packaged software is WORTHLESS! It doesn't transcode properly and when it does you can only use it for the 30 day trial period! The...

May, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

ehhh...

May, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Works well

play through this device. These may have to be re-encoded. however, they may not. I'm still working on this one. I think there are things you can do on the back end (computer side) to make this work. I think it may have more to do with the media...

With the sketchy reviews that I've seen all over the internet for this, as well as other media streaming devices, I was a bit apprehensive about this purchase. But, knowing that I am a good "tweaker" I thought I may have a shot at getting this to work...

is no "intel viiv" on my computer at all. I have the device attached to a TV less than 40ft away. It is streaming wirelessly via a 802.11g signal (from an at&t supplied 2-Wire router), through 4 walls, at about a 15 degree angle. Before the DSM, I...

Mar, 2008

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