D-Link Kicks Off Gadget Madness 2014 Contest – Pitting the Best ‘Old School’ Versus ‘New School’ Technology

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D-Link Kicks Off Gadget Madness 2014 Contest (Graphic: Business Wire)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--()--As millions of Americans prepare their brackets for the insanity of March basketball, D-Link today launched a competition for all tech-loving geeks – Gadget Madness 2014. D-Link’s Gadget Madness features a competition of old versus new technology and invites participants to complete a bracket for a chance to win an Xbox One with the NBA 2K Game, a D-Link® Wireless AC1750 Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-868L) or a D-Link Pan & Tilt Day/Night Network Camera (DCS-5020L).

“Technology has fundamentally changed the way we live, communicate and create,” said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “In the spirit of everyone’s favorite bracket-busting March tourney and the excitement of predicting the winning teams, we’re excited to host a fun online event that celebrates the history – and future – of revolutionary technology with Gadget Madness 2014.”

The Gadget Madness bracket consists of the world’s most life-changing tech and gadgets, and participants are challenged to score as closely as possible to the D-Link Master Bracket. The madness begins today and entries will be accepted until Tuesday, March 25, at which point the contest will be locked and the results will start to be revealed. The Gadget Madness winner will be announced on Monday, April 7. Contestants can enter their brackets and check results at www.dlink.com/gadgetmadness. Plus, as an added bonus for participating, D-Link has partnered with Newegg to offer up a $5, $10 or $20 instant rebate for a Wi-Fi Extender (DAP-1320), Pan/Tilt Camera (DCS-5010L) or 11ac Router (DIR-860L), respectively.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2014 D-Link. All Rights Reserved

Contacts

D-Link Systems, Inc.
Daniel Kelley, 714-885-6235
dan.kelley@dlink.com
or
Walt & Company
Paul Wilkie, 408-369-7200, ext. 1058
pwilkie@walt.com

Release Summary

D-Link today launched a competition for all tech-loving geeks – Gadget Madness 2014.

Contacts

D-Link Systems, Inc.
Daniel Kelley, 714-885-6235
dan.kelley@dlink.com
or
Walt & Company
Paul Wilkie, 408-369-7200, ext. 1058
pwilkie@walt.com