D-Link DIR-685 [Router cum Photo-frame cum NAS Server]

At the CES last month D-Link displayed a device that’s a
smorgasbord of applications; the DIR-685 is so many things rolled into
one that it would win hands-down any prize for the most cross-functional
device at any consumer fair.

The D-Link DIR-685 features a a 802.11n Wi-Fi router, NAS server with
UPnP / BitTorrent / FTP functionality, and SharePort server for printer
and scanner sharing. And as a neat final touch it has a 3.2-inch LCD
display that can be used for viewing digital photos, device status,
weather forecasts, and live internet streaming.

The DIR-685 has a sleek design primarily due to internal antennas for
the router. The FTP function enables access to data over the home
network or across the internet. The DIR-685 is an energy-efficient
device that can regulate power usage depending upon port activity and
cable length. It also saves power by automatically turning off the LCD
screen when it is not in use.

USB ports at the back of the device allow users to easily share USB
devices such as printers and external hard drives by making use of Wi-Fi
connectivity. A 2.5-inch SATA hard drive can be housed in the hard drive
bay of the device. The DIR-685 will be available by the end of the first
quarter and will retail for less than $300.

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