The camera is called the DSC-6210 and is very rugged within industry certified IK10 rating making it vandal proof. The camera also has an IP66 rated weatherproof housing allowing it to survive outdoors in even the most extreme conditions. The camera features a 2.0-megapixel CMOS image sensor able to record high-quality full HD resolution video and snapshots.

D-Link says that the high resolution is needed to ensure the clarity required to identify people, objects, and vehicles. The camera features a Power over Ethernet port allowing both power and connectivity to the network through a single cable. The camera can be powered by a 12 V DC connection for transportation or solar power for remote monitoring.

The camera features 10 times digital zoom capability and a fixed 4.3 mm, F2.0 lens. The camera also has an integrated microphone and supports two-way audio. Other features include the ability to store video on board using a memory card and more. The camera is available right now for $499.

[via D-Link]

D-Link says the device offers the ultimate mobile convenience for families, photographers, and business travelers featuring instant USB sharing capability for the iPad, iPhone, or Android devices. The cloud router works with the free D-Link SharePort Mobile application that allows for expanded Wi-Fi connectivity. The router also has the ability to recharge other mobile devices when needed.

The cloud router also features a SD card slot allowing the memory card to be used as shared storage and making it easy for users to share digital content amongst multiple devices. The mobile application allows tablets and smartphones to access video, music, photos, and other files shared using the router. The router also has an integrated Ethernet port allowing it to be used to connect to wired networks in hotels and conference rooms.

The router supports wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps, acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot, and the device can be used as a repeater allowing users to extend the reach of their wireless network. The router has a 4000 mAh battery inside supporting up to eight hours of continuous use. The SharePort Go II will be available starting in April for $119.99.

This particular extender offers enough throughput for e-mail, chat, music, video streaming, and voice calls on your wireless network. It delivers speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The extender also has multiple intelligent antennas to allow you to maximize the speed and range of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signals.

The range extender has a Wi-Fi Protected Set up button making it easy to connect to your wireless network. The extender is compatible with any wireless router brand and supports any Wi-Fi equipped device including smartphones, tablets, and computers. The range extender also supports wireless networks that use secure access via WPA or WPA2 security.

The wireless range extender is available right now for $49.99 in online and retail stores. The adapter is small and the entire device hangs off the front of your AC outlet. It does appear that it might block nearby outlets.

There’s also two-way communication support, thanks to an integrated speaker and microphone, and IR illumination for low-light visibility. The camera has a fixed-focus 3.45mm f/2.0 lens and the whole thing is wrapped up in an IP-65 compliant weatherproof housing, secure against “low jets” of water, rain, and dust.

A PIR motion sensor on the front automatically triggers recording as well as an optional alert to the user, hopefully allowing you to spot the squirrel trebuchet as it’s being wheeled across the lawn. If you slot in a memory card – D-Link doesn’t supply one – it will automatically duplicate video to there and any network-attached video storage system you might have set up.

Remote access from iPhone, iPad, and Android device rounds out the main specs, and D-Link promises easy setup thanks to the PoE. It’s on sale in the UK from today, priced at £246.49 ($394).

The device is powered by a rechargeable battery good for up to four hours of use. The router creates a local network and generates a personal cloud for mobile device owners to access information, view, and share content between devices. The router also uses D-Link SharePort Technology allowing users to download a free app to be able to access, view, and share the content from a memory stick connected to the router’s USB port.

The app is available for an iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The router allows the user to not only access data stored on the flash drive plugged into the USB port of the router, but the user can also backup files onto that USB device wirelessly. The USB port can also be used to charge mobile phones and other devices providing up to 5 V/0.8A.

The Pocket Cloud Router has multiple operation modes, including repeater mode, router/access point mode, and Wi-Fi hotspot mode. The repeater mode helps extend Wi-Fi coverage of a home or office while the Wi-Fi hotspot mode allows you to add Wi-Fi connectivity to web connections in a hotel room or other location where a wireless network isn’t available. The Pocket Cloud Router will sell for £64.99 in the UK.

This doesn’t mean that the Boxee Box will not have any more software updates at all, as bug fixes will continue here and there, but you shouldn’t expect any “major updates” from the company as they move to the Boxee TV. With the Boxee team’s partnership with D-Link praised here in 2012 and the original November 2010 launch date now called a milestone, the Boxee TV will now take over the major bit of attention over at the Boxee business.

“Our small team has poured our hearts and souls into the Boxee Box and it has been great to meet users from all over the globe. Some loved it, some wanted more features, others complained, but everyone was passionate.  We hope you have enjoyed it and will continue to use it in your living rooms, dens, bedrooms or wherever else you set it up (I met one guy who installed it in his yacht!). If you are living in the US, we would love for you to continue our journey with us and order Boxee TV when it comes out.” – Avner Ronen, Boxee

The new Boxee TV is a device that’s made with a brand new chipset coming from Broadcom, software that’s been written “from the ground up”, and support through the future from the Boxee team. Of course you never know, support could be done in just a couple of years. By that time you’ll be on the next machine anyway though, right?

Have a peek at our short collection of Boxee updates in the timeline below and let us know how you feel about this news of discontinuation of Boxee Box support. If you own a Boxee Box now, will you buy a Boxee TV in the near future?

[via Boxee]

As with any powerline networking gear, one of the adapters connects to your router and shoots Internet connection across the powerlines of the home or office to the other adapter. The second adapter is connected to a computer or other device needing Web access. These adapters are compact in size so they don’t block the second outlet at the wall plug.

Many larger powerline network adapters block both outlets making it difficult to plug other things in near your router. The starter kit ships with Ethernet cables needed for connecting at both ends of your powerline network. The adapters also support 128-bit AES encryption network security.

D-Link says that the adapters need no set up and offer a plug-and-play installation. One of the best features of this new PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit is the price. The kit is available right now for $59.99 in retail stores and online.

The cloud storage solution has a pair of gigabit Ethernet ports allowing for high-speed data transfer and failover. The device is intended to be used as a backup and recovery solution and can be combined with D-Link Cloud Cameras turning it into a full-featured network video recorder for surveillance and monitoring. When used with a personal Cloud portal and the mylink cloud app users can store and access documents, music, videos, and photos from anywhere in the world using a smartphone.

The smartphone app is available for iOS, Android, BlackBerry, and Microsoft mobile operating system devices. The app also supports two-way data sync to ensure that users have the most up-to-date version of the file on their mobile device. Each of the four drive bays is designed to hold a 3.5-inch drive of up to 4 TB capacity.

The storage solution is designed to operate with a single hard drive or up to four allowing storage to be scaled as needed. The device can also be used as a DLNA Server allowing users to stream music, photos, and videos to compatible media players on the network including the PS3 and Xbox 360. The device can also send e-mails and SMS messages for event notification. The Cloud Storage 4000 is available for $449.99 right now with no drives included.

The camera’s pan/tilt functionality allows for a 340 degree viewing field, so by setting the camera up in the right place, you can have a good view of pretty much the entire room. You can control the pan and tilt of the camera with the included remote control or through the mydlink portal and mobile app. The Cloud Camera 5000 captures video in 720p and can record up to 15 away in complete darkness thanks to built-in infrared LEDs.

Included is a microSD slot that allows for recording, be it continuous or motion-based. If you choose to go with motion-based recording, you can also set up mydlink to send you email alerts when recording begins. When the microSD card is filled, D-Link says the camera will begin recording over old footage, and you’ll be able to access recorded footage from the mydlink portal.

It sounds like a pretty cool camera packed with features that are aimed at ease-of-use, but it isn’t going to be cheap. Prices listed for various retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Staples range from $250 up to $300, so be prepared to plop down a significant chunk of change if you want this camera monitoring your home when you’re away. Check out some more photos of the camera in our gallery below, and be sure to have a look at our hands-on with the Cloud Camera 5000 if you’re interested in buying one!

[via D-Link]

The router works with D-Link’s Cloud App to allow the user to monitor controller home network remotely. The router also supports the SharePort mobile app to give users easy access to manage and stream mobile content for the connected USB drive to mobile devices running the app. Router uses a Broadcom 5G WiFi chip and promises data transfer speeds three times faster than the fastest Wireless N technology out there.

The router uses 5 GHz band for less interference and a clear connection and supports IPv6. The router is compatible with current 802.11n networks. Other features include 4 Gb Ethernet ports, extended wireless coverage thanks to an amplified wireless signal, and a clean set of security features, including a SPI firewall and WPA2. The router is available now for $189.99 online.

The key feature of both routers is the mydlink Cloud Services functionality. Users will be able to monitor their networks from an iPhone, iPad, or Android devices thanks to the free mobile applications. Email notifications will alert owners to any new activity on the network, and mobile notifications will warn of any intrusion attempts and security updates.

Both routers include a USB port that will let users share content over a network, and DLNA support allows it to be streamed out to compatible devices. Wireless N is handled by dual-band antennas, with the fastest speeds taken care of with the 5Ghz band, and several Gigabit ethernet ports are included as well. D-Link say the N300 should retail for around £64.99 (~$100), while the N600 while cost around £84.99 (~$131).

The company has also introduced the ShareCenter 2-bay Cloud NAS. The enclosure supports 3.5-inch hard drives up to 3TB in size, and handles RAID 1 as well as Standard, JBOD, and RAID 0 modes. DLNA support is also onboard, and like the routers everything can be managed using the mydlink mobile app for iOS or Android. D-Link is saying the NAS acts as a “personal cloud”, with access not just across the home but also externally. The NAs should cost around £89.99 (~$139), and all the new products will be available for pre-order starting from July 16th.

These drives are able to work with the D-Link SharePort Mobile app to access a connected harddrive, this bringing on instant access to loads of files where before you’d have had to have used up that space on your smartphone. Security measures includes the ability for you, the admin, to block specific parties from access to your newly cloud-pushed drive, all of this accessible from your desktop or your mobile device.

The Cloud Router 1200 (DIR-636L) will cost you an estimated $59.99 while the Cloud Router 2000 (DIR-826L) will ring in at $99.99, and they’ll both be available rather soon (if not right this second) at your favorite retailers such as Fry’s, Micro Center, New Egg, Office Depot, and OfficeMax – as well as dlink.com of course. Have a peek at our D-Link timeline below to get the full recent history of what this company is bringing to the digital world.

The box will stream content from VUDU, Netflix, YouTube, and Facebook. D-Link also says that coming soon the box will support Hulu Plus streaming as well. Other features include the ability to view digital photo albums from Picasa. D-Link is also bragging about another 130 channels that are available for streaming and apps that can be added to the box.

The DSM-312 will work with most TVs and has integrated wireless connectivity plus Ethernet connectivity. An app is also available for the box that allows them to access live video feeds from mydlink-enabled Cloud Cameras. The media player can be pre-ordered right now for $79.99 and will be available in retail and online stores in July.

In addition, the router has D-Link’s Intelligent QoS technology so that your roommates don’t cripple the internet with their naughty torrenting, a built-in DLNA media server that can push content around the home, and a USB 3.0 port for shared storage. There are also a smattering of Gigabit Ethernet ports, plus an SD card slot.

Adrian Edwards, Consumer Solutions Manager at D-Link UK, says: “It is clear that people will continue to bring new devices into their homes and perform more and more high-end applications such as video streaming. The DIR-857 will allow them to do this with ease – both now and in the future.” The DIR-857 is shipping in the UK right now and should set you back £179.

The D-Link MovieNite will stream from Vudu, Netflix, YouTube, and Pandora, all in 1080p where available. D-link say that the MovieNite has a simple three-stage set up, and ports include HDMI, Ethernet, and a composite audio/video port. The streamer has built in WiFi connectivity.

MovieNite has some additional features: you can stream live video from mydlink network cameras, and you can pull down photos from Picasa in case you want to share your latest vacation snaps with the family. The MovieNite comes with a remote, but there are apps available for iOS and Android that will let you control the streamer via your smartphone or tablet.

The MovieNite will be available at Walmart, online and in retail stores, for $59.99. The media streamer is apparently available right now, so if it sounds like your thing, get ordering.

Have a peek at this device right here in the video and let us know if this is something you’d be wanting to use in the very near future to watch over your household. You’ve got to take into account that your smartphone, the device you’ve got on you each and every day, will be able to control and feed information back to you whenever you like. Internal antennas, 11n wireless connectivity, and H.264 enhanced video compression will aid you on your way.

As a sort of bonus, this device contains both an internal microphone and a speaker so you can both listen in on the immediate area and project your voice to speak to whoever might want to hear. You’ve got 720p video, easy setup Wireless 802.11n compliant and Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) button, and of course the ability to record directly to a microSD card. Check out the rest of our on-site CES 2012 coverage with our CES Live tag – get it all!

The Cloud Camera is interesting with 720p resolution, pan, tilt, and digital zoom, and day/night IR LEDs included. It has a microSD card slot for local recording and can email you when there are intrusions or other issues. It has internal antennas and supports 802.11n wireless networks. The 942L has 4x digital zoom, two-way audio, and IR LEDs for night vision in up to 15-feet in total darkness. Both cameras will hit stores in April for $149.99.

The All-in-One Mobile Companion DIR-505 is a small and portable device for the iPhone, iPad, and Android gear that allows storage on the go. It has a USB port for viewing and syncing videos. It uses free apps for Android and iOS for control. It will also work as a wireless travel router and has an integrated Ethernet port and ac cable. It will launch in April for $75.

The Boxee Box for iPad update now shows a new remote control at the lower right hand corner of your screen that lets you control videos you send to your Boxee Box from your iPad. The process of sending media files to your Boxee Box will also now resume where you left off for any files you played through the Boxee Media Manager.

Additionally, the Boxee Box service now has an option to select video quality when you stream files. This is helpful for those with bandwidth issues and provides more consistent streaming when you’ve got a weak WiFi connection.

[via Boxee]

The new additions include the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter (DHP-310AV), which is a single adapter unit that can be added to any existing PowerLine Network. There’s also the PowerLine AV Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-311AV) that comes with two units and the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch Mini Adapter Starter Kit (DHP-348AV) that lets you setup a new PowerLine Network right out of the box.

The mini adapters can deliver up to 200Mbps speeds over existing electrical wiring, making it a great solution for high-bandwidth applications such as when used with the Boxee Box, Blu-Ray players, or gaming consoles. The single Mini Adapter is priced at $59.99, the double starter kit is $109.99 and the 4-Port Switch Mini Adapter starter kit is $129.99.

The wireless router portion supports 802.11n speeds up to 300 mbps and is backwards compatible with older WiFi specifications as well. The router is IPv6 ready and has a number of security and speed enhancements over older products in the line. The router has WPA/WPA2 and WEP data encryption. It also has four fast Ethernet ports to connect to local computers.

The router also has TR-069 management support and is compatible with any ISP according to D-Link. Other security features include SPI, a hacker attack log that inspect packets before they come in, and protection against DoS attacks. The new modem is available right now for $79.99 online and in stores.

The SmartBeam works by continually surveying the signal strength of your wireless network’s connected devices. Featuring the SmartBeam technology, the DIR-645 Wireless N Router will be able to detect and deliver concentrated signals to where you most need it. It is an ideal solution for households that stream HD movies and games, where you don’t want to worry about interrupted downloads. It’s also great for connecting multiple devices with a strong and consistent signal whether they are up in the loft or down in the basement.

D-Link’s new Wireless N DIR-657 HD Media Router is optimized for streaming HD movies and games. It has built-in DLNA support, meaning you can easily connect a USB hard drive for the router to start streaming music, movies, pictures, and more onto a compatible media player, such as a Boxee Box. It also offers an SD memory card slot.

Pricing for the DIR-645 Wireless N Router with SmartBeam starts at a RRP of £79.99 or about $109. The DIR-657 Wireless N HD Media Router is priced at a RRP of £89.99 or about $122. More specs for each router is shown below.

DIR-645 Wireless N Router with SmartBeam Technology:

· 300 Mbps Wireless N
· Improved coverage with SmartBeam™ technology
· Gigabit ports for the fastest wired speeds
· Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to encrypt a wireless network at the touch of a button
· SharePort™ to share printers, USB hard drives on a home network
· D-Link Green: power-saving technology
· IPv6 ready for the future Internet standard

DIR-657 Wireless N HD Media Router

· 300 Mbps Wireless N
· Gigabit ports for the fastest wired speeds
· SD Card slot to share files and media over the network
· Built-in DLNA certified Media Server
· Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to encrypt a wireless network at the touch of a button
· Free Dynamic Parental Control to filter web content by category
· SharePort™ Plus to share printers, USB hard drives, or a 3G data connection
· IPv6 ready for the future Internet standard
· D-Link Green: power-saving technology

The D-Link Amplifi family of products includes the HD Media Router 1000 with HD Fuel, the Whole Home Router 1000, Wi-Fi Booster with exclusive SmartBeam, and PowerLine products. Together, they allow for high bandwidth HD traffic and streaming.

The Amplifi HD Media Router with HD Fuel manages traffic and optimizes connections with a speed up to 300Mbps to give priority to high-bandwidth entertainment. The Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster enhances your existing router’s wireless signal to help push the signal to the farthest corners of your home.

Amplifi Whole Home routers optimize home wireless network bandwidth to handle HD video streams, large media file downloads and online gaming for multiple devices at the same time from anywhere in your home. The PowerLine products uses existing electrical wiring in your home to deliver extra bandwidth and works simply by plugging the device into any conventional power outlet.

More information on D-Link’s Amplifi products is available on their product page. The family of products will be available through their online store as well as through retailers such as Fry’s and Micro Center. Below is the pricing for the individual Amplifi products:

· HD Media Router 1000 (DIR-657) – available now for $149.99

· Wi-Fi Booster (DAP-1525) – available now for $159.99

· Whole Home Router 1000 (DIR-645) – available in August for $119.99

· DHP-500AV Adapter – available now for $99.99

· DHP-501AV Starter Kit (two adapters) – available now for $159.99

· DHP-540 Four-Port Gigabit Switch – available now for $199.99

As well as locally-stored videos and photos – ideal for boring family to death with the slides from your most recent holiday – you can stream Hulu and Netflix content via the WiFi link as well. For those times when you need to be professional, you can use WiDi to squirt presentations over to a projector or big screen.

Connectivity includes HDMI, composite A/V and S/PDIF digital auto outputs, and setup is apparently as easy as pressing a single button. You’ll obviously need a WiDi-enabled notebook, though, which means a second-gen Intel Core processor with onboard graphics.

The D-Link MainStage is available in the US now, priced at $129.99. Canadian streamers will be able to grab it for CA$129.99 come July.

Press Release:

D-Link Now Shipping MainStage™ for Intel® Wireless Display, Enabling Consumers to View and Enjoy Laptop Content on a Big Screen HDTV

D-Link’s Easy-to-Use MainStage for Intel® WiDi-Enabled Laptops Allows Consumers to Surf the Web, Watch Movies and Shop Online from a TV

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – June 14, 2011 – D-Link today announced its MainStage™ for Intel® Wireless Display (DHD-131) is now available, offering consumers an easy way to enjoy and share content from laptops[i] on an HDTV, from surfing the Web, to viewing photos, to streaming online videos.[ii] Delivering the web directly to TV screens, D-Link’s new MainStage makes the biggest screen in today’s homes the “main stage” for an array of home entertainment in 1080p HD and 5.1 digital surround sound.[iii]

“The Internet is truly indispensible in today’s homes – whether for enjoyment, work, school, or sharing family moments,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link North America. “MainStage lets you wirelessly project movies and TV shows from Netflix and Hulu, or personal home videos and photo slideshows, to the best screen in the home, the HDTV. If you already own a notebook with Intel Wireless Display, it’s one of the easiest ways to work and play online from your couch.”

D-Link® MainStage enables consumers to seamlessly enjoy and share PC content from an Intel® Core™ processor-based notebook on a TV. Simply plug MainStage into the TV using an HDMI or A/V cable and with a push of a button automatically connects to your router, allowing consumers to surf the web and view home movies from a home network or laptop. In addition to enjoying content at home, MainStage also offers today’s mobile professionals an easy way to send colorful and animated presentations and online content to flat-panel displays in conference rooms for a range of business presentation needs. Furthermore, while MainStage users are showing a movie or presentation on the big screen, they can simultaneously work on the notebook that is projecting to the TV.

“D-Link’s MainStage TV adapter is a great example of Intel® WiDi 2.0 in action,” said Joe Van de Water, consumer product marketing manager at Intel. “Intel WiDi 2.0 lets you wirelessly stream content from your PC to your HDTV with no cables or attachments to your PC. With Intel WiDi 2.0, you can enjoy Blu-ray movies, DVD movies, and content from Internet services like Intel Insider on your HDTV with up to 1080p HD clarity and 5.1 surround sound, and also share pictures, music, or videos.”

MainStage for Intel® Wireless Display is compatible with any Intel® Wireless Display enabled system. 1080p and Blu-ray or other protected content playback is only available on second generation Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled, a compatible media player and supporting Intel WiDi software and graphics driver installed. For more information on laptop requirements and compatible products, please visit www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplay.

Availability and Pricing
MainStage (DHD-131) is now available throughout D-Link’s network of retail and e-tail outlets for an MSRP of $129.99 in the U.S., and will be available in Canada in July for $129.99. It will also be offered at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com.

Now, it’s worth noting that those two bands can’t be simultaneously active: it’s either 2.4GHz, for greater compatibility with existing network hardware, or the 5GHz band for what’s usually faster speeds. There’s Intelligent Quality of Service tech inside too, which can supposedly pick through your network traffic and prioritize what it reckons is more important; so, your gaming connection shouldn’t lag just because someone else is copying some files across.

It’ll also work as a network extender, bridging your wireless connection into areas your existing router can’t quite reach. The D-Link DAP-1513 is available now, priced at $119.99.

Press Release:

D-Link Announces Wireless N Dual Band MediaBridge® For Simple and Easy Expansion of a Wireless Home Network

Wireless Bridge Enables Consumers to Add Up to Four Devices to a Home Wireless Network

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – May 25, 2011 – D-Link® today announced its new Wireless N Dual Band MediaBridge® (DAP-1513), allowing consumers to easily expand a home network by wirelessly connecting up to four devices. Equipped with 802.11n technology, 2.4 GHz and 5GHz dual-band, for an enhanced media experience and a four-port Fast Ethernet switch, the DAP-1513 is ideal for connecting a wide range of network-ready devices for streaming HD videos, playing online games and sharing music, photos, movies, and more within a home network.

Featuring selectable dual-band to offer flexibility on how to best connect to the home network, the DAP-1513 can bridge a wireless signal from either a 2.4GHz or 5GHz network. Consumers can choose from the 5GHz band, ensuring smooth video streaming or online gaming with less interference, or the 2.4GHz band, ideal for surfing the Web or sharing photos. In addition, Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS) automatically organizes and prioritizes network traffic according to bandwidth needs to ensure a smooth connection over both wired and wireless networks.

“The Wireless N Dual Band MediaBridge allows consumers to quickly and easily expand their home wireless networks to connect PCs, game consoles, media players, and more without running any messy cables,” says Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link North America. “And, dual-band connectivity makes it ideal for streaming HD video content, whether you’re watching your favorite shows or battling with friends in an online game.”

The DAP-1513 offers four Fast Ethernet 10/100 ports for fast wired connectivity, supports WPA™ and WPA2® security standards and features Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for push-button security and top-of-the-line encryption from possible Internet threats. And with 24-hour support for basic installation available seven days a week, it’s never been easier to expand a home network.

Availability and Pricing
The DAP-1513 Wireless N Dual Band MediaBridge is now available for an MSRP of $119.99 (U.S.) and $99.99 (Canada) throughout D-Link’s vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in North America, including Fry’s and Micro Center, and at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com.

MiiiCasa is a cloud software that is running on some of the D-link routers and allows the user of the router to stream all sorts of content like video and audio around their home to other miiiCasa enabled devices. The service sounds a lot like a cloud hosting environment for your home that can shoot all your content out to TVs, tablets, computers, and notebooks. Basically you put your content on the miiiCasa device and then share it around the home.

D-Link is turning the miiiCasa unit into a standalone business unit for now and will complete the spin off later. D-Link branded devices will continue to be offered using the miiiCasa services. It sounds like D-Link may be positing miiiCasa to be offered to other hardware makers, which would make this good news.

[via DigiTimes]

The DNS-320 – which was actually announced for the UK market all the way back in December 2010 – has an 800MHz processor and 128MB of RAM. As for the DNS-325, that has a 1.2GHz processor and 256MB of RAM.

Both have standalone P2P functionality, internet photo sharing, FTP, various forms of RAID support and more. Pricing is $109.99 for the DNS-320 and $199.99 for the DNS-325, drive-free, while 1TB pre-configs will be $199.99 for the DSN-320-110 and $279.99 for the DNS-325-110 following on in May 2011.

Press Release:

D-Link® ShareCenter® Solutions Offer Easy Backup, File Sharing, Media Streaming, and Remote Access for Today’s Digital Home

New 2-Bay Network Storage Solutions with Superior Performance, Re-designed Interface and Enhanced Media Functionality for Home Users Now Shipping

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – April 6, 2011 – D-Link today announced the availability of its ShareCenter® 2-Bay Network Storage devices, the DNS-320 and DNS-325. With shared storage serving as an essential element in today’s digital home, these network-attached storage (NAS) solutions feature an upgraded hardware platform and intuitive user interface, enabling consumers to easily share documents, files and digital media with everyone on a home network[i].

The next generation of the award-winning DNS-321 and DNS-323, the new DNS-320 and DNS-325 provide users with centralized storage to help protect, manage, share, stream and remotely access data. Both products feature two SATA HD bays for 3.5-inch drives of either 1TB or 2TB capacities, ensuring plenty of storage for today’s home users. Whether streaming movies, sharing files, or storing video from a network camera, D-Link® ShareCenter storage solutions are designed to let consumers work, play, and share from any room in the home or from a remote location, over the Internet. A complementary piece to D-Link’s digital home solutions, consumers can utilize ShareCenter products for a number of applications – whether it’s connecting directly to the wireless router, storing video from mydlink-enabled IP cameras, or streaming video to your TV using the Boxee Box by D-Link.

“From music for your iPod to photos from your digital SLR to videos for streaming, the need for centralized storage has increased dramatically in today’s connected households,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link North America. “Our new ShareCenter products enable users to easily backup their digital lives with added capabilities and advanced technology to get the most out of their home networks.”

Installation of ShareCenter devices is simple, and if more storage is needed, easy expansion allows consumers to add additional hard drives without using tools or attaching any cables. Both solutions include Farstone’s Total Recovery Pro Backup software to manage scheduled and incremental network backups, enabling users to backup all the computers in their home without having to hassle with physically connecting each device to a USB drive. In addition to content back-up and RAID support for data protection, the DNS-320 and DNS-325 also feature remote access to files through a built-in web file server app and FTP server. With the included remote backup application, users can easily backup content to a second storage device at another location to protect against data loss in the event of a catastrophe. And, using the USB port in each device, users can share a single printer among all of the computers in a household over the network. Additionally, users can automatically download content from the web without powering on a PC with the integrated Peer-to-Peer Downloader or access their files at top speeds without bottlenecking with the Gigabit Ethernet port.

The DNS-320 includes its own internal 800 MHz processor, a simplified interface and software for finding and managing files. The DNS-325 features increased speeds due to its upgraded 1.2 GHz processor. Its rugged, compact design makes for easy desktop placement. It also includes applications, such as a photo gallery, an audio streamer and a Blog application that allows users to host their own blogs directly from the device, making the DNS-325 an ideal solution for not only storage, but also for streaming media over a home network. It can also support additional add-on applications as they are developed. Both products also feature AFP and Time Machine support for Mac users.

The DNLA-certified DNS-320 and DNS-325 both feature an upgraded warranty of three years, compared with the one year warranty of prior ShareCenter products.

Availability and Pricing
The DNS-320 and DNS-325 are currently available throughout the D-Link network of retail and e-tail outlets in North America, including Fry’s Electronics, Micro Center, J&R, Amazon, Tiger Direct, NewEgg, Buy.com, and at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com. Street prices for the DNS-320 and DNS-325 are $109.99 and $199.99, respectively. In addition, D-Link will also launch the DSN-320-110 and DNS-325-110 (pre-configured with a 1TB disk drive) in May 2011 for $199.99 and $279.99, respectively.

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

Footage is streamed in Motion JPEG format at 20fps, and D-Link reckons setup can be as straightforward as hooking up power, connecting to WiFi and then logging on to the company’s website to view the resulting stream. A built-in microphone streams audio as well.

Alternatively, the D-ViewCam app throws in alerts for motion-detection from up to 32 different cameras, local storage to a NAS, notifications and recording schedules. It’s available now, priced at $149.99.

Press Release:

New D-Link® Wireless N Network Camera Offers Infrared Illumination for Viewing Live Video Streams at Night

mydlink™-Enabled IP Camera Now Available with Remote Viewing from a PC or Mobile Device

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – April 4, 2011 – Giving people the ability to check in on what matters most for the ultimate peace of mind, D-Link® today announced that it’s mydlink™-enabled Wireless N Day/Night Network Camera (DCS-932L) is now available. With a built-in CPU and web server, the DCS-932L offers a complete day and night monitoring system for homes and small offices. Featuring simple installation and an intuitive web-based interface, consumers can easily integrate the DCS-932L into an existing network and view the streaming video from a PC, notebook, Apple iPhone®, Apple iPad®, or Android™ phone or tablet.

Unlike traditional USB-connected webcams, mydlink-enabled cameras feature built-in CPUs and web servers for high-quality live streaming video sent directly to the network without a PC. The compact DCS-932L offers 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) for simple three step installation, Motion JPEG, and 20 frames per second (fps) streaming, as well as new infrared illumination technology for night viewing. This new infrared technology enables users to monitor a home or small office at up to 16 feet away from the camera, enabling around the clock surveillance of children, sleeping babies, pets, homebound relatives, valued possessions, and more.

“With D-Link’s new day/night network camera, consumers can quickly, easily and affordably add networked surveillance to their home or small office,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link North America. “The addition of infrared technology to the mydlink camera line gives consumers peace of mind knowing that their loved ones and cherished belongings can be easily monitored from a remote location via PC, notebook or smart phone 24 hours a day.”

Equipped with mydlink for on-the-go viewing, users can remotely view the DCS-932L’s live video stream from a PC or notebook. And with the free mydlink app (available from the Apple App Store or the Android Market Place), consumers can watch real-time video directly on their iPhone, Android phone or Android tablet. Or, use the Apple iPhone App to view video on an iPad. In addition, mydlink allows for a quick and simple set-up and installation right out of the box; just follow the easy three step set-up process, rather than having to configure each camera for specific routers.

The VGA (640×480) resolution DCS-932L also comes with D-ViewCam™ camera management software for Windows PCs, which allows consumers to record video from any mydlink camera to a local hard drive. It also lets consumers set trigger motion detection, recording schedules and e-mail alert notifications for up to 32 cameras.

Availability and Pricing
The DCS-932L Wireless N Network Camera is now available with an MSRP of $149.99 throughout D-Link’s vast network of e-tail outlets in North America, and at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com.

As well as the DHP-1320, D-Link is also offering a PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch (DHP-346AV) for $99.99, a PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV) for $119.99, and a PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV) for $139.99. However, the system is compatible with any HomePlug AV kit, so it should fit in with other manufacturers’ offerings too.

The D-Link DHL-1320 will be available from today, priced at $129.99.

Press Release:

D-Link® Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router Now Available

200 Mbps Combination Wi-Fi and PowerLine Router, Along with PowerLine Adapters and Switches, Enable Consumers to Work, Play, View, and Share Anywhere in the Home

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – March 2, 2011 – D-Link® today announced its Wireless-N PowerLine Router (DHP-1320), a combination networking solution for extending wired and wireless home networks throughout the house by tapping into a home’s electrical wiring, is now available. This combination IPv6-ready network solution merges PowerLine 200 Mbps technology with a Wireless-N router and Ethernet ports, offering consumers two connectivity options to extend home network coverage and enjoy high-bandwidth applications, including HD video content, multimedia, VoIP calls, and more.

“As the amount of high-bandwidth Internet-based content viewed and shared in today’s homes continues to grow exponentially, superior network coverage is essential,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of consumer marketing, D-Link North America. “With this combination router and D-Link’s line of PowerLine accessory products, we’re able to provide consumers with a simple way to extend their networks into ‘dead zones’ where wireless coverage has previously been limited or spotty, such as a basement, an upstairs bedroom, or other hard to reach locations.”

Wired and Wireless Network Coverage Anywhere in the Home
The DHP-1320 extends wired and wireless networks to all devices in the home with optimal speed and bandwidth for a range of HD video-on-demand, gaming and other applications. Essentially turning a home’s existing electrical system into an Ethernet network, PowerLine’s extended coverage can be obtained without any drilling, difficult installation or messy cables. Simply plug the DHP-1320 into an electrical outlet and the technology distributes broadband to Internet-connected devices both wirelessly and through the electrical wiring in a home. D-Link® PowerLine adapters then plug into outlets anywhere in the home to extend wired coverage to additional rooms and devices where coverage is limited.

The DHP-1320 also provides IPv6 support, enabling consumers to future-proof their home networks for the next-generation of the Internet, ensuring connectivity with new wireless devices for years to come.

Additional features of the Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router (DHP-1320) include:
· HomePlug AV certified with up to 200Mbps throughput

· Wireless N 300

· 3-Port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Ports

· Wi-Fi® Protected Setup™ (WPS) for Simple Push-Button Wireless Network Configuration

· Atheros Hy-Fi™ technology expands coverage, improves performance and simplifies network set up and management

· Built-in QoS Engine Enhances Internet Experience

· Supports Secure Wireless Encryption Using WPA™ or WPA2™

· Supports 128-bit AES Encryption For PowerLine Network Security

· PowerLine Sync Connection (ENY) Button

· Plug & Play Installation

Also shipping are a number of 200 Mbps PowerLine accessory products, including the PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch, Wireless N Extender, and Network Starter Kit. Combining these products with the DHP-1320 allows consumer to create the ultimate wired and wireless home network.

Availability and Pricing
The DHP-1320 Hybrid Wireless-N PowerLine Router is now available throughout D-Link’s vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in North America, and at the company’s online store, http://www.dlinkshop.com, with an MSRP of $129.99.

The following 200 Mbps PowerLine products are also now available:
· PowerLine AV 4-Port Switch (DHP-346AV); $99.99

· PowerLine AV Wireless N Extender (DHP-W306AV); $119.99

· PowerLine AV Network Starter Kit (DHP-307AV); $139.99

They include hard-drive hibernation and “Green Ethernet”, which intelligently controls networking power consumption based on the state of your cabling, together with a smart fan that automatically adjusts according to temperature. You can also schedule fixed downtime, turning the NAS off when you won’t be needing it, and use it with Apple’s Time Machine backup.

Despite the consumer focus, there’s FTP server support and user quotas, along with print server and USB backup (with a one-touch button) functionality; you do only get one gigabit ethernet and one USB 2.0 port, however. It’ll go on sale in the UK today, priced at £89.99 ($141) with no drives.

Press Release:

D-Link launches first new product from its ShareCenterTM storage range

ShareCenter Pulse let you easily share, stream and protect your digital content

London – 6th December 2010 –To help consumers access and secure their Digital Home content, D-Link today announces the launch of its ShareCenterTM Pulse (DNS-320) network storage solution, which is primed to capitalise on the increasing market demand for digital storage in the home. ShareCenter Pulse is the first product in D-Link’s new storage range, recognising how today’s consumers require reliable and easy-to-use storage as they are creating and purchasing more digital content (including photos, music, movies and work files) than ever before.

“The appetite for digital content today is already staggering and this will only grow as consumer behaviour continues to evolve,” said Chris Davies, general manager D-Link UK and Ireland. “Our new ShareCenter products will provide home users with easy-to-manage, plug & play storage capability that will enable them to share and back-up their personal digital content. With our Boxee Box now on the market, ShareCenter Pulse is an ideal complementary product for users looking to access and share content over the network or the Internet.”

Access, share, stream, protect

D-Link’s ShareCenter Pulse (DNS-320) allows consumers to centralise, secure and share all of their files in an easy and convenient way. ShareCenter effectively acts as a central digital hub users can treat as a bank for their digital content, which they can top up or withdraw from in any location. Every ShareCenter product connects directly to a home network by plugging into the router and allows files to be accessed from any networked device in a home, as well as offering remote access to friends and family.
Digital content, such as music or movies that have been downloaded or streamed from the Internet, can be saved directly onto ShareCenter before being shared, or watched from the comfort of the home. Important files, like photos, music, movies and documents, are automatically backed up and protected with built-in ShareCenter backup, while managing content stored on the device is simple through the user-friendly interface. As consumers begin to increasingly rely on digital content, the home storage experience must be optimised for all their needs while being easy to use. As such, D-Link is committed to making storage technology accessible for all consumers, irrespective of their technical expertise.

Product specification:

ShareCenter Pulse (DNS-320):
Two 3.5″ SATA HDD bays
Direct media streaming with UPnP Media Server
FTP server for remote access to files across the Internet
iTunes server
Built-in BitTorrent client to download without a PC
User quotas for security and confidentiality
ShareCenter Pulse is also an eco-friendly NAS appliance with the following energy saving features:
- Hard drive hibernation – which helps to reduce power consumption and noise, and also extends the life of the hard drives
- Low power consumption – the device is powered by low power consumption CPUs and therefore consumes less power
- Smart fan design – fan speed automatically adjusts based on the internal temperature to efficiently dissipate heat and conserve power
- D-Link Green Ethernet – the device supports D-Link Green Ethernet allowing the device to optimise power usage based on dynamic cable detection
- Schedule power off – the schedule power off feature offers the ability to power down the device when not in use
Pulse is available from the 6th December for a RRP of £89.99 including VAT, and can be purchased from D-Link’s network of partners, including Amazon, Dabs and ebuyer.
END OF ANNOUNCEMENT

About D-Link
D-Link is one of the world’s leading networking companies, delivering innovative, high-performing and intuitive products for consumers. D-Link’s consumer products sit at the heart of the Digital Home ranging from wireless routers, media players, storage devices, PowerLine and the award-winning Boxee Box (CES 2010 ‘Last Gadget Standing’), its entertainment gateway which brings the power of the Internet to the TV. D-Link is very committed to standards-based products and is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) certified. This gives consumers the confidence that their network will work with a multitude of devices now and in the future.

For more information, please visit www.dlink.co.uk

Interestingly – though unsurprisingly – several of the components are shared between the Boxee Box and Logitech’s Revue Google TV STB. That includes the RF wireless chips for the nifty Boxee remote (which has a D-pad on one side and a compact QWERTY keyboard on the other); we’re hoping that means someone with a mind for hacking can figure out a way to get the Boxee remote working with the Revue.

In fact the only thing that comes in for criticism is the big lime green rubber base plate, which is difficult to remove and then even harder to re-apply. More on the Boxee Box – and the company’s impending deals with Hulu Plus and Netflix - here.

Netflix support is expected before the year is out, while there’s no public timeline for the addition of Hulu Plus. Unfortunately it sounds like this is for Boxee Box users only, rather than through Boxee’s free software.

Otherwise it’s the same mixture of Webkit-based browser, extensive codec support (MKV, SSA, PGS, AC3, VC1, TS, H264, FLV, ASS, AVI, OGG, ISO, M2TS, VOB, SRT, AAC, FLAC) and Full HD 1080p video that we’ve been waiting for, and while it may not fit neatly under our TV we still want one. You can order the Boxee Box here.

Meanwhile the UK, European, Australian and New Zealand pre-orders should also start shipping “on or shortly after” November 10, according to the Boxee Blog.  The box will mark the debut of Boxee 1.0, a new version of Boxee software that will initially be available only on the Boxee Box and will later roll out to Mac, PC and Linux.

D-Link and Boxee announced last month that they were dumping NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 chipset in favor of Intel’s CE4100.  At the time, the team said the second-gen Tegra couldn’t cope as well with H.264 HD video as it was able to with high-profile VC-1.

Press Release:

Boxee Box by D-Link to Ship November 10

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA–(Marketwire – October 20, 2010) – Today, D-Link and Boxee announced the upcoming Boxee Box by D-Link will begin shipping on November 10, 2010 to customers who pre-order the Boxee Box through Amazon in the United States or Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada. The Boxee Box will be generally available through the company’s vast network of retail and online distributors on November 17, 2010.
“We’ve seen amazing demand for the Boxee Box across all of our pre-order partners in the US and internationally,” said Rod St. Michel, vice president of consumer sales at D-Link. “Consumers are looking for the right product to get their favorite TV shows and movies onto their TV from the Internet and their home network, and the Boxee Box is the friendliest, and most consumer-ready product currently available.”
The award-winning Boxee Box, first unveiled in December 2009, received critical acclaim from the industry and is highly anticipated by consumers. The product is the first media device capable of playing most popular media file formats from a home network along with free and premium TV shows and movies, videos, music, and photos from the Internet, with support for full 1080p high-definition (HD) and 5.1 surround sound.
With tens-of-thousands of movies, shows and apps available*, the Boxee Box gives users unparalleled access to on-demand entertainment and newfound control over their TV:
TV on Your Schedule. Nearly 40,000 TV episodes available from your favorite networks, ready to watch any time you want.
Huge Movie Library. Enjoy a vast range of free movies and new releases in stunning HD from premium movie services.
Plays All Your Digital Stuff. Access videos, music, or pictures from your computer or home network.
Tailored to Your Couch. Internet TV should be more than just Internet on your TV. The Boxee Box and two-faced QWERTY remote are designed to transform the Internet into something you’ll love watching on your HDTV from the couch.
See What Your Friends Are Watching. Follow what your Facebook and Twitter friends are watching, and share your favorites too.
Give Your Wallet a Break. Why pay for stuff you don’t watch? The Boxee Box lets you watch tens-of-thousands of popular TV shows and movies — you choose what you pay for!
Try Boxee Now. Unlike other devices, interested buyers can try the Boxee Box’ software for free before they buy the device. The software is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux users at Boxee’s website — http://boxee.tv. Since the software’s launch two years ago, Boxee has added well over one million users. When you want to shift the viewing experience from your PC to your HDTV, the Boxee Box by D-Link automatically imports your account, bringing your favorite TV shows, apps, and friends with you.
Pricing and Availability
The Boxee Box by D-Link will begin shipping on November 10, 2010 for customers who have pre-ordered from Amazon in the United States and Best Buy or Future Shop in Canada. Additionally, pre-orders taken in Australia/New Zealand and other countries across Europe will begin shortly thereafter. Pricing for the US and Canada will be $229 MSRP with an average street price at about $199. Prices may vary in other regions.
Pre-Order Links
US: http://amzn.to/boxeeboxbydlink
Canada — Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/boxee.aspx
Canada — Future Shop: www.futureshop.ca/boxee
UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0043EV3MS/
Australia/New Zealand: www.dlink.com.au/boxeebox

Spectre is the Lead Application Developer, as well as the Community front-runner for Boxee, and he had some time to talk with NewTeeVee, and point out a few tasty morsels. First of all, the original Mozilla-based browser was doing pretty well for itself, but it was still having some troubles rendering a few websites out there properly. The solution? Switch over to a Webkit-based browser.

Spectre goes on to add that he believes that HTML5 should, without any doubt, be the browser you utilize on your TVs. If you’ve got your hands on the Desktop version of the software, you’ll get the new browser when Verzion 1.0 launches some time after the Box sees market release. Good news for all who use Boxee — the platform is about to get a lot better.

[via NewTeeVee]

The increased security on its networking products will help home users defend networks from hackers, phishing schemes and other security threats. The increased security will be added with both CAPTCHA and DNSSEC support to prevent worms, viruses, and malicious attacks from compromising the security of the network.

The DNSSEC is a specification suite that adds security to the DNS to help ensure that information received form a domain name service is authentic to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks. CAPTCHA is a challenge response test to ensure that a user logon is not computer generated and is entered by a human hand. Most internet users have run across this security feature before with letters that are in an image that have to be typed into a field to register or sign in to a website. The new features are on most shipping D-Link products with others being updated with the new features soon.

Video after the cut

In charge of the unboxing – and getting pretty enthusiastic about it – is Boxee’s Zach Klein, who joined the company in September 2009 to lead product management.  There’s not a huge amount of new information here, but it’s great to see the company one step closer to release; check out our hands-on with the Boxee Box by D-Link from CES for more information.

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[via ARM Devices]

The angular set-top box is the latest second-gen Tegra based device to have seen a delay.  However, Boxee’s Avner Ronen has declined to confirm that the 1080-capable SoC is the cause of the hold-up; on the Boxee blog, he states that “the delay is due to all parties involved. everything is interwind [sic], so hard (and not productive) to lay the blame on just one party.”

He goes on to suggest that it’s a combination of hardware and software not being ready in time.  The Boxee Box will play GPU-accelerated local and streaming video content at up to 1080p, using USB external storage rather than an internal hard-drive, and supporting Flash 10.1.  No word on pricing at this stage.

Boxee Box by D-Link hands-on:

Whether you’ll have enough bandwidth on whichever mobile network you’re using to satisfy that many clients remains to be seen, of course, but it’s nice to have the flexibility there.  There’s also SMS and contacts functionality, together with firewall, DMZ and port forwarding, just as you’d expect, but unlike the MiFi there’s no microSD card slot for turning the portable router into a mini NAS.

D-Link reckon you’ll see up to 4hrs of standby from the 1,330mAh battery (which recharges in around 3hrs), and you can use the myPocket as a wired USB modem too (with a physical switch to toggle between the two).  No word on when we might be able to expect to see it hit shelves.

[via Engadget]

Up until now Boxee has required users to either install it to their own PC, Mac or Linux box, or onto an Apple TV.  With the advent of the Boxee Box by D-Link that DIY option will still be there, but for those more interested in watching 1080p content than tweaking installation settings the standalone product seems ideal.

Thanks to NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 chipset – also announced at CES 2010 this past week – the Boxee Box is capable of Full HD with an HDMI output for easy connection.  As well as making sure local and streamed media – whether it’s coming from your local network or from the internet – looks its best, the Tegra 2 also keeps the menus moving swiftly.  We were impressed by how easy to use and responsive the set-top box is, particularly Boxee’s neat dual-sided RF remote control which has straightforward navigation keys on one side and a useful QWERTY thumb-board on the other.

That thumb-board can be used to navigate through a packed media library as well as the full internet, with Boxee using a standard Mozilla-based browser that can play Flash video such as streaming Hulu content.  The Boxee Box by D-Link is set to go on sale in Q2 2010, with a price hovering somewhere under $200.  The company is also planning on announcing new content partners at the launch.

Boxee Box hands-on:

They’ve also confirmed a few more details about internal components, including the fact that the networked mediaplayer will have a Broadcom 802.11n wireless chip.  The remote control – which we saw for the first time earlier in the week, and which has a QWERTY thumb-board on its flip side – will communicate using a Nordic RF chip.  However there won’t be a hard-drive – to keep costs down – or hardware IR support, though you’ll be able to plug in a USB IR dongle since the Boxee software will still support it.

Meanwhile, the new Boxee Beta is now available for public download, for Mac, Windows and Ubuntu.  It features guide content from TV.com along with a new app for blip.tv and more.  More details on the Beta here.

It’s not entirely clear how many USB 2.0 ports the Pebble has; D-Link’s press shot shows little more than a shiny black mass, and the press release is similarly opaque.  Still, we’re thinking more than one, since you can apparently plug in a WiFi 802.11n dongle for wireless streaming along with USB hard-drives.

There’s also a multiformat memory card reader, and you can also stream content from the internet.  Audio outputs include analog and composite.  The D-Link Pebble Media Player is expected to arrive in the first half of 2010, priced at $119.99.

Press Release:

D-LINK TOSSES ‘PEBBLE’ INTO MEDIA PLAYER POND AT CES 2010

LAS VEGAS, CES Booth 36232, South Hall, LVCC, Jan. 6, 2010 -D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today introduced a stylish addition to any home entertainment environment — the D-Link® Pebble™ — a uniquely designed media player that lets users play virtually all of their media in an attractive, easy-to-use and compact device.

Lightweight, decorative and functional, no other media player of its style and price offers full network capabilities in such a compact package. Pebble streams music, photos and video wherever they are stored – on external hard drives, in USB thumb drives, SD/XM/Flash memory cards, network attached storage (NAS) devices, PCs or the Internet. An optional dongle is available for wireless 802.11n connectivity.

When attached to a home network – either wired or wireless — the D-Link Pebble accepts media files from any PC on the network or NAS device, and allows playback on the entertainment center TV and stereo with high-resolution quality and crystal clear sound. The intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) makes user navigation quick and point-click-and-play easy.

The USB 2.0 ports support an external hard drive, thumbdrives, various memory card formats and a USB wireless dongle. HDMI 1.3 and analog video output and composite audio also are built into the Pebble for the ultimate viewing and listening experience.

Price and Availabiilty

The D-Link Pebble will be available in the first half of 2010 through the company’s vast network of retail and etail outlets, and at D-Link’s online store, www.dlinkshop.com, for the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) of $119.99.