FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced it received three Electronic House Magazine 2013 "Products of the Year" awards. Recognizing new products and technologies that cater to the connected home, Electronic House acknowledged D-Link in three categories – MovieNite^™ Plus (DSM-312) in streaming devices, the Gaming Router (DGL-5500) in wireless networking devices, and the Cloud Camera 2300 (DCS-2310L) in surveillance cameras.

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"Whether watching movies, listening to music or simplifying daily tasks, consumers are looking for the best technology available," said Arlen Schweiger, editor, Electronic House. "The Products of the Year winners represent the most up-to-date and exciting technology, and the D-Link^® MovieNite^™ Plus, Gaming Router 5000 and Cloud Camera 2300 all stand apart in their product categories – bringing the best of what's available to consumers and allowing them to stay ahead of the technology curve."

Electronic House received entries in 29 different categories and winners were chosen by a panel of industry leaders along with the editors of Electronic House and CE Pro magazines. Judging criteria included creativity, innovation, functionality, aesthetics, and lifestyle benefits to the customer. Winners were announced on Jan. 2 and will be published in the Jan./Feb. issue of Electronic House. Complete details about all 2013 Products of the Year entries can be found at http://www.electronichouse.com/product/poty.

"We strive to bring the best, most innovative and reliable technology to market, so it is always an honor to have our products recognized as best-in-class," said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "For consumers looking for entertainment, game networking or home monitoring solutions, our three Electronic House award-winning products deliver advanced solutions for the connected home."

More about D-Link's Winning Products

• D-Link MovieNite Plus (DSM-312): An affordable and easy-to-use streaming media player, MovieNite Plus provides instant access to the latest movies, TV shows, music from over 130 channels and apps like Netflix^®, VUDU^®, Pandora^®, YouTube^®, and more. MovieNite Plus also allows users to view their D-Link Cloud Camera video feed via the mydlink^™ app on their TV screen.
• D-Link Gaming Router (DGL-5500): Equipped with StreamBoost™ QoS engine, the Gaming Router 5000 represents D-Link's most advanced gaming router to date, intelligently allocating bandwidth to deliver lag-free, uninterrupted gaming for a high-performance experience in today's dynamic online gaming environments. Offers flawless gaming and HD video streaming to multiple devices with AC wireless speeds of up to 1300Mbps and blazing fast wired speeds with four true Gigabit ports.
• D-Link Cloud Camera 2300 (DCS-2310L): Delivering the next level of video resolution with 720p HD video clarity for rich detail and crisp image quality, the Cloud Camera 2300 is IP-65 certified for protection against dust and low-pressure water streams, and features a versatile operating temperature system for use outdoors during any season. The camera features a passive infrared (PIR) sensor for enhanced motion detection to trigger recording and email alerts, as well as premium night vision to heighten illumination in dark areas. Users can remotely access live video feeds from both cameras on a desktop via the mydlink.com portal or with an iPhone^®, iPad^® or Android^™ device with the free mydlink^™ Lite app for added round-the-clock surveillance.

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.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

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