Typical price: £90
What is it: Networked digital music streamer and alarm clock
What we think: A pleasant and functional little device, but only average sound quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 July 2007
Tags: philips, alarm, setup, streaming
We like:
Price; streaming audio functions; easy setup
We don't like:
Screen; laggy menus; sound quality quite tinny
You might also need:
A PC or Philips Streamium WACS7000; headphones; a bed-side table
CNET.co.uk judgement:
A great way to add a networked music station to your sleeping environment. The ease of setup will please novices and the alarm clock functionality is well integrated with the networked media features. If you want an affordable way to get your PC media collection next to you as you slumber, and you don't mind the annoying menus and average sound quality, look no further
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July 24, 2008
Posted by: pcb1962
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