Linksys Ships Real Rhapsody Media Device

Today, Linksys announced shipment of its first Real Rhapsody-interoperable device, the Linksys Wireless-B Media Link for Music.

RealNetworks, Inc. and Linksys today announced that the companies are working together to make it easy for consumers to access and enjoy online music on their high-fidelity home stereo systemsby making Linksys’ devices and RealNetworks’ Rhapsody Internet jukebox service work together seamlessly.

“Linksys is a powerful partner whose innovative product designs, marketing expertise, and extensive retail presence has helped take home networking into the mainstream,” said Rob Glaser, founder and CEO, RealNetworks. “We believe that Linksys will also play a major role in the emerging digital media device market, and we’re truly excited to be working together. Combining our Rhapsody service and Linksys’ easy to use device makes the celestial jukebox a reality.”

Today, Linksys announced shipment of its first Rhapsody-interoperable device, the Linksys Wireless-B Media Link for Music, a new home audio component that uses Wireless-B (802.11b) networking to send digital audio content stored on a PC or other storage devices to a home stereo. Using the Wireless-B Media Link for Music, Rhapsody subscribers can browse their library by artist, album, or song title, and access the custom radio stations and playlists they have created using Rhapsody.

“As broadband usage continues to grow, our products are playing a critical role in extending digital entertainment beyond the PC desktop,” said Charlie Giancarlo, Linksys division President. “Working with Real aligns us with a leader in the online music market and reinforces our devices’ role as a centerpiece of the digital home.”

For more information, click here to visit the product’s information page at Linksys’ Website.

Features:

• Connects your stereo system to a Wireless-B (802.11b) network
• Listen to your digital music collection, streaming music services, and Internet Radio in the living room
• Select songs, lists, and services on the built-in display with the easy-to-use remote control
• Includes high-quality detachable powered “bookshelf” speakers