I think it would be fair to say that this is something of a niche market product. For starters in order to use it at all you have to have a windows PC that you can run the server software and you need to have a network setup in your house - be it wire...
Abstract: The D-Link DSM-330 is the world\'s first player to officially support the \'DivX Connected\' initiative discussed last month, although others are waiting in the wings. Like uPnP, DivX Connected looks after the organisation and selection of streaming devices and content.
The DSM-330 product will live on, but the "DivX Connected" part of the name hardly fits anymore. Without Stage6, at least for now, its just another streaming-media box, and not a particularly special one. Its a simple, straightforward streamer that ...
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Published: 2008-02-06, Author: Ian , review by: CNET.co.uk
Simplicity; cost; menu system; ease of use; picture quality; sound quality
Limited file support; flaky at times
The D-Link DSM-330 wireless media streamer is a good idea that with firmware updates or future revisions has the potential to get a lot better. Its only a shame there isnt great file support ...
Abstract: We were very impressed by the interface and usability of the DSM-330, but a little let down by high definition streaming and the Stage6 video service. Itll be interesting to see what plug-ins are developed to increase functionality, and if the drawba...
Abstract: D-Links new streaming media player is the first to use DivX Connected, which means you can access content directly from DivXs Stage6 website. More interestingly, it has been designed so that open-source plug-ins can be used to add new capabilities...
With its neat implementation and decent set of features, this ranks at the top of the list of devices thatll sit under your TV and communicate with PCs on your home network. If your Wi-Fi signal is sturdy enough, it should be able to cope, but could f...
Slow interface, Limited format support, Server software requirement, Price
With the massive influx of digital media in the past decade or so, consumers have become aware of the need for some way to use their media somewhere other than a computer. More specifically, we want to be able to play our music and movies and view our...
