Philips MC-i250 Reviews

With the Streamium MC-i250, Philips adds Internet savvy to the traditional home audio microsystem. The Wireless Broadband Internet Audio System MC-i250 is part of Philips' Streamium line of convergence devices. Think of this system ($275 street) as...

First-class microsystem for all kinds of audio: streamed MP3s, local CDs (with track and title lookup) and MP3 CDs, Internet radio, AM/FM radio. Good sound, nice bass-enhancement technology (wOOx). Reasonable-size front-panel buttons, fairly legible...

No WMA audio. Meager documentation, possible installation hassles for non-experts. Some will find the system unit flashy or gaudy (Bose Lifestyle this is not).

Anyone in the market for a high-quality conventional music microsystem (CD, AM/FM) should consider spending a few extra dollars for a unit like the MC-i250 that also streams MP3s off your PC and plays Internet radio. Good sound. Would benefit from WMA...