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Created: 05/31/2006
Video description: ADS Tech's Media-Link wireless digital media receiver isn't ready for prime time.

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ADS Tech Media-Link Review

Editors' rating

The good: Streams music, photos, and video from networked PCs; supports standard and high-definition (HD) TV resolutions; component and DVI video outputs; optical and coaxial digital audio outputs; affordable.

The bad: Poor usability; lacks front-panel display and controls; doesn't display album artwork; not compatible with music purchased on the Internet; not Mac compatible.

The bottom line: ADS Tech's Media-Link wireless digital media receiver isn't ready for prime time.

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ADS Tech Media-Link Specs

Manufacturer: ADS Technologies Inc.
Part number: MXL-581

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