Linksys' DMA2100 / DMA2200 Media Center Extenders get priced

Remember those Linksys Media Center Extenders that popped up yesterday? Well, today the duo has officially been priced, but there's no good news for folks hoping for these two to undercut the other guys. Up first is the DMA2200, which will of course sport an integrated "upscaling DVD player" along with the obligatory dual-band Wireless N functionality, while the DMA2100 arrives in a smaller package (see it up close after the break) but keeps to the basics by omitting the optical drive. Both boxes are set to land this November, and while the DVD playin' DMA2200 will run you $349.99, you can save $50 by opting for the lesser-spec'd sibling.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 27th 2007 8:02AM]

Man, I had such high hopes for these things, but no luck. Functionally, they seem to be all there, but the price begs the question, why not the xbox 360 for the same $350? These need to be $250 and $199 at most (maybe in a year). I think this is a good summary from the engadget post comments...

Media Extender:
Small/silent
Divx/xvid?
Cons:
Price
Vista Only?

X-box 360:
Same price as D-link, $350
Plays Games
20GB HD
Downloadable HD content
Cons:
Not Silent
Does not play Divx/xvid and other advanced formats w/o transcoding?

I don't own an Xbox, is there anything on the list I'm missing?



Maybe I'll change my mind when I use it at digital life in a couple days.

Marshall
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