The first Philips' Streamium device seen at CES 2001, it belied its boombox status thanks to the saving grace of the Ethernet jack in the back for pulling in internet radio. Seven years hence, the Streamium line has undergone some serious design transformations and has evolved as wall-mounted devices that deliver a superior digital audio experience The WACS7500 model features an 80GB hard drive, a CD slot that allows you to rip tunes straight onto the device in the MP3 format. Via its WiFi connection you can access the MP3s, WMAs, and WAV/AIFF files on your computer, thousands of internet radio stations, Rhapsody subscription music, and music files stored on a USB memory stick. The cool color LCD display screens the album art, and with the remote control you can browse your music and stations. The unit also features two 40-watt amplifiers which drive built-in "super sound panel" speakers. The iPod docking cable is optional and does not come included. Up to five extenders ($300 a piece) can be added to the unit to play music independently of each other or in concert.

Philips Streamium NP1100 uses its WiFi connection to stream MP3, WMA, WAV/AIFF, and AAC music from your computer, plus internet radio and Rhapsody music. The outputs on this one include analog RCA, digital coaxial, and digital optical connectors. Sadly the 4.1-inch screen doesn't show album art, however it features a nice "lite brite" style that displays song info from your music's tags. Philips Streamium WACS7500 will be out in April for $1000, the extenders will cost $300 a piece; Philips Streamium NP1100 will cost $150.

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