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.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
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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