Streamium network music player

The NP2900 Streamium network music player is part of the Streamium product range of Philips. The media can, through a WiFi connection or a wired connection, streaming radio playback. Also on the local network can be approached music, provided that this via a UPnP server offered. In this hands-on reviews of the Philips Media is able to fulfill the tasks to be handled properly and whether the compact box has a good noise. Furthermore, we view the interface and the average power consumption. Philips Streamium network music player with its built-in speakers gives you wireless access to your PC music, internet radio and Rhapsody online music service - all delivered by the immersive LivingSound and superb FullSound technologies.




About the design of the NP2900 is given, the whole player and remote control without a chic look. In the black box weighing 1.5 kg Philips four speakers placed, according to the manufacturer's good for a total power of 30W. At the top is a foldable mini-antenna for 802.11b/g-ontvangst to find. Also there are four buttons: an on / off button, a button to mute the sound and two volume buttons. The foot rests where the player is strong and aggravated performed. The player feels solid as a whole.

Between the boxes we found a 4 "wide lcd. The color is good and the display has a reasonable viewing angle. At the back are, from left to right, a headphone output, a coaxial S / PDIF port, two analog RCA - outputs, a connection for the power supply and an Ethernet port. The NP2900 has no battery, so the device always a mains connection is dependent.

In the box is also a bracket for the player to the wall can be confirmed. On the supplied CD is Twonkymedia software available, which a PC as a UPnP-and DLNA server may be presented. The remote control with two AAA batteries, which are also included, of puncture for. The control is good in the hand and the d-pad is placed on a pleasant level. It is striking that the 'now playing' function twice in a key to find a design choice which we do not directly benefit them.