From Wired: When Philips’ first Streamium device was unveiled at CES 2001, it looked like a straight-up boombox, with the exception of an Ethernet jack in the back for pulling in internet radio. Seven years later, the Streamium line has morphed into a series of sleek wall-mounted devices that deliver a far more elegant digital audio experience.

The larger WACS7500 model ($1000, April) packs an 80GB hard drive and a CD slot into its slim chassis so you can rip tunes straight onto the device in the MP3 format. Using its WiFi connection, the device also accesses 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. A rich color LCD displays album art, while an included remote control lets you browse your music and stations. The WAC7500 has two 40-watt amplifiers which drive built-in “super sound panel” speakers… If you’d rather listen to your music through the sound system you already own, the Streamium NP1100 ($150) is a better choice. This one uses its WiFi connection to stream MP3, WMA, WAV/AIFF, and AAC music from your computer, plus internet radio and Rhapsody music.

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