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離台灣精品金質獎頒獎典禮才1個月，但是台灣廠商們精益求精的腳步是不會停止的！每個月推出新品刺激銷售在業界已是常態，甚至已經有人在準備參加2010年台灣精品的選拔了呢！接下來讓我們看看這個來自網通大廠D-Link所推出的802.11n All in One路由器DIR-685，它可是剛剛出爐的2009年德國紅點產品設計獎贏家！

紅點設計獎和iF設計獎一樣，是全球知名的國際性工業設計獎項，今年參加紅點設計獎評選的產品共有3,231件，分別來自49個國家的1,400家廠商。D-Link DIR-685將會在今年6月30日至7月26日起，於德國艾森市紅點設計博物館進行展示，並從7月1日起在紅點09年得獎產品展示區進行為期一年的線上虛擬展出。

網通業界領導大廠友訊科技的新品「DIR-685統合型網路伺服器」於2009年德國紅點設獎中脫穎而出，榮獲2009年最佳產品設計獎項。友訊DIR-685統合型網路伺服器結合了時尚亮眼的外觀，以及超多項功能合一的便利性，因此獲得該獎項評審團一致肯定。友訊科技執行長曹安邦得知獲獎後，非常開心地表示：『我們花了非常多的心力讓DIR-685整合市面上多數網通商品的功能，但同時擁有亮眼的外型，2009德國紅點設計獎這項殊榮不只是對我們在技術方面的肯定，同時也展現了友訊的產品設計致力於兼顧綠色數位的科技面，和享樂生活的時尚面。』

DIR-685的多功能整合性展現了將這項新產品定位為數位家庭生活核心的強大企圖心，它內建SATA 2.5硬碟抽取架構，整合了NAS、數位相框和無線路由器，不單純只是一台支援802.11n的家用無線路由器，它還可以透過無線遙控的方式把家中或辦公室裡的FTP/Upnp/網路硬碟/印表機伺服器整合在一起；再加上3.2吋彩色液晶螢幕，除了可以隨時監看區域網路狀態外，還可以拿來當做數位相框，真的是超多功能於一身的產品。MIMO技術支援，讓多位使用者可以同時流暢並且快速地互相分享檔案或共用頻寬上網。

這麼多功能的產品操作起來是不是會很複雜呢?不用擔心，DIR-685內建互動式使用者操作介面，在不需安裝任何軟體的情況之下，只要在瀏覽器輸入本機IP位址，就可以輕鬆進入設定頁面，依照使用者需要進行設定，全部的功能皆可透過網路介面操作；支援Windows/Windows Vista/Mac OS/Linux等作業系統的瀏覽器。另外它也是一台高性能虛擬伺服器，配合上DMZ的機能，可帶來更多的便利。此外，強調「綠色數位家庭」概念，綠色節能長期以來一直是友訊科技的重點政策，DIR-685自然也具備節能省電的性能，閒置時液晶螢幕自動關閉是基本功能，專利技術還可以讓DIR-685根據port的狀態以及cable的長度，自動調整電源的使用。

媒體聯絡請洽 Ms. Stella Lin 

D-Link, a leading provider of networking and communication solutions, today announced that one of its home router products has won an award from red dot, one of the world’s leading design award organizations. D-Link’s DIR-685 all-in-one 802.11n storage router received honourable mention from red dot  for product design this year. Created with convenience and functionality in mind, the router is a stylish enhancement for any modern home.

“This award demonstrates our expertise in networking solutions as well as our ability to create smart designs that enhance a home environment,” said  Tony Tsao, CEO and President of D-Link. “We put a lot of effort into making the DIR-685 compact and chic.”

The DIR-685 is the central control unit for a digital home. The integrated 802.11n wireless LAN provides a fast Internet connection to wireless computers and smooth streaming of music/video from stored media on the network to a TV and stereo equipment.  Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, the DIR-685 can share disk space wirelessly among family members and download personal documents from the Internet. The router’s multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) antenna technology ensures that wireless data transfers are fast and reach all wireless devices in the home.

One unique feature is its user-friendly interface on a 3.2-inch LCD screen that displays the status of connected devices graphically. The home router can also be set up to display digital photos, streaming video, weather forecasts and other Internet content in up to 1.6 million colors.

The Wi-Fi router also provides network attached storage (NAS) and SharePort technology to share printers and scanners. The DIR-685 also comes with a 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch to connect multiple wired devices such as computers, media layers and game consoles for fast file transfer and lag-free online gaming. An optional 2.5" hard drive with up to 500GB of disk space can be installed in the router to provide network storage.

Moreover, the DIR-685 uses D-Link Green™ technology to help conserve energy. This proprietary technology automatically recognizes port activity and cable length in order to adjust power usage by consolidating multiple functions in a single device instead of many separate products. In idle mode, power to the LCD screen is automatically shut off.

The Red Dot Design Award, along with the iF Design Award, is one of the world’s most prestigious industrial design awards. This year, red dot selected the DIR-685 from 3,231 entries submitted by 1,400 contestants from 49 countries, indicating the extremely high quality of the D-Link product.

Earlier this year, D-Link won the 2009 iF (International Forum) Product Design Award for a network camera – the first in the product line to receive such an honour. The Red Dot De sign Award for the DIR-685 further confirms D-Link’s excellence in product design.

D-Link’s award-winning products will be presented in a special exhibition entitled “Design on Stage” for four weeks, starting from June 30 to July 26 at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany. As a recipient of this award, the D-Link DIR-685 will also will be displayed in the Red Dot Online Exhibition (www.red-dot.de) from July 1 for about one year.

The DIR-685 storage router is scheduled to be on the market by the end of April. D-Link will announce the suggested retail price soon.

For more infomation, please contact  Ms. Stella Lin 

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友訊科技(D-Link)是誰? About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company is an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice, data and video communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market. 

友訊提案-綠色數位家庭 About D-Link Green™ technology

D-Link Green™ technology can detect a link's status and cable length, and adjust power usage accordingly. By reducing power consumption, less heat is produced, resulting in extended product life and lower operating costs.

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