NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite Now Available Worldwide

NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite Now Available Worldwide

Powerful and Flexible Digital Media Player with Dual-Band 802.11n, Integrated 500GB Hard Drive, Blu-Ray Quality Video Playback and Broad Platform and Video Codec Support

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) , a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the worldwide availability of the Digital Entertainer Elite (EVA9150), a powerful and flexible digital media player for enabling consumers to seamlessly stream digital content over their home networks to their high-definition home entertainment systems. An ideal solution for serious media enthusiasts, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer Elite incorporates the latest video, audio and wireless technologies to deliver an unparalleled living room experience.

Its integrated 500GB hard drive, which is easily user-upgradeable to larger capacity disks, makes the Digital Entertainer Elite the world's largest capacity home video jukebox on the market. Consumers can play Blu-ray(TM) quality digital video up to 1080p, high-resolution digital photos, MP3s and recorded television shows from their PCs or storage on their network. They can also enjoy Internet content, such as YouTube(TM), Internet radio, Flickr(TM), RSS feeds and videos from popular websites.

In his First Look preview of the product at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this year, CNET editor Brian Tong called the Digital Entertainer Elite "really unique," highlighting its internal 500GB hard drive and wireless-N connectivity. Tong added that the Digital Entertainer Elite "is the most compatible device with all media formats. So out of all set-top boxes out there, this NETGEAR box can do the most."

"As the amount of digital media content available to consumers increases exponentially, so does the demand for the ultimate entertainment solution to bring that content to HDTVs," said David Henry, NETGEAR's senior director of Home/Consumer products. "People no longer want to be tied to their PCs to enjoy things like YouTube videos, Flickr photos or HD videos stored on their computers and storage devices. As the newest and most advanced solution in our family of Internet-connected set-top products, the Digital Entertainer Elite enables users to benefit from viewing the broadest spectrum of digital content on their HDTVs, in the comfort of their living rooms."

"For HD video streams, it's critical to have a high performance link between the content and the television. That's why NETGEAR also offers a full array of home networking solutions that complement the Digital Entertainer Elite, such as our RangeMax(TM) family of wireless-N routers, our Powerline and MoCA networking kits, and our award-winning family of ReadyNAS(R) storage solutions (http://www.readynas.com/)." Henry added.

The Digital Entertainer Elite is extremely flexible in that it works simultaneously with Windows(R), Mac(R) and Linux computers, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. The Digital Entertainer Elite's two USB ports also enable instant access to content on a USB flash drive, digital camera, iPod(R) or other USB storage device. Unlike other products on the market, the Digital Entertainer Elite does not require a UPNP server running on the various machines. Instead, searching and indexing is done directly on the device, enabling users to navigate content across multiple PCs and devices at the same time. In fact, the Digital Entertainer Elite automatically finds all digital media files on the home network and organizes them into an easily accessible library. Additionally, the Digital Entertainer Elite supports a wide variety of digital media file formats and codecs. For a full list, visit http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment/DigitalMediaPlayers/EVA9150.aspx .

The Digital Entertainer Elite features NETGEAR's exclusive Push 'N' Connect to easily and securely connect the device to wireless networks, eliminating the need to remember or input a password. Further, NETGEAR's Digital Entertainer Elite includes environmentally friendly features, such as an energy-efficient power supply and auto-sleep mode which consumes as little as .01 watts.

Multiple NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite units can work in concert throughout a house. Using "Follow Me," consumers can pause a video in one room and resume it in another. While in "Party Mode," they can synchronize music playback for whole-home listening.

Backed by full 24/7 technical support, the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite (EVA9150) is now available worldwide through leading retailers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers at an MSRP in the U.S. of $399. Photos and other product information can be found on the NETGEAR Web site at http://www.netgear.com/Products/Entertainment/DigitalMediaPlayers/EVA9150.aspx .

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) designs innovative, branded technology solutions that address the specific networking, storage, and security needs of Small- to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and home users. The company offers an end-to-end networking product portfolio to enable users to share Internet access, peripherals, files, multimedia content, and applications among multiple computers and other Internet-enabled devices. Products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in over 29,000 retail locations around the globe, and via more than 41,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR(R) partner. More information is available by visiting www.netgear.com or calling (408) 907-8000.

(C)2009 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax and ReadyNAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n Draft 2.0 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary from maximum signal rates stipulated. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 11 through 26, in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2009. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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