Advantages: Well made, fast wireless card (54Mbps), Supports UPNP Servers, supports lots of file formats. Disadvantages: Bulky & arkward remote control
A: Very good!
The Philips SL300i is a neat little box which plugs into your TV using a SCART lead. Once plugged in it opens up a whole new world for your entertainment. You can store all your photos, music and videos on a computer located elsewhere in your house and view them on your TV via a wired or wireless connection.
On the back is an Ethernet port, SCART connection and audio outputs so you can connect to a external sound system if you wish.
This little beauty was recommended to me by a friends dad as I mentioned I had been looking for a good all round wireless media center to use via my TV. I also have a Pinnacle Showcenter, and by comparison the Streamium makes the Showcenter look like an old black & white TV, in other words it is in a different league.
With the SL300i comes the usual CD's with the server software on, now ...
Advantages: Well made, fast wireless card (54Mbps), Supports UPNP Servers, supports lots of file formats. Disadvantages: Bulky & arkward remote control
A: Very good!
The Philips SL300i is a neat little box which plugs into your TV using a SCART lead. Once plugged in it opens up a whole new world for your entertainment. You can store all your photos, music and videos on a computer located elsewhere in your house and view them on your TV via a wired or wireless connection.
On the back is an Ethernet port, SCART connection and audio outputs so you can connect to a external sound system if you wish.
This little beauty was recommended to me by a friend's dad as I mentioned I had been looking for a good all round wireless media centre to use via my TV. I also have a Pinnacle Showcenter, and by comparison the Streamium makes the Showcenter look like an old black & white TV, in other words it is in a different league.
With the SL300i comes the usual CD's with the server software on ...
Advantages: Wireless Client/Server Hifi. Hard drive to store CD's, no messy speaker cables Disadvantages: Noticable lack of bass on the clients, no alarm function
This is a revolutionary Multi-Room HiFi that allows you to stream music from the server to up to 5 additional clients placed anywhere within your home.
In terms of specifcation, you can read up on it by simply searching for this on google. I'll quickly go though the main points. 40gig hard drive allowing for up to 750 CD's to be stored (assuming 10 tracks per CD each of 4 minutes duration). Wifi capability allows music to be streamed from the server to the clients. Updatable Gracenote database that recognises a CD as soon as you put it in. Track info displayed on both clients and server. 2 way remote allows the same info to be displayed on the remote as well. Music selection by title, artist, genre. Simple iPod like menu system. Lovely. All thats in the literature on the Philips website. Go take a look.
Instead of a normal review ...
Digital audio playback, digital photo playback, digital video playback, Internet radio playback
Connectivity
Wireless / wired
Connectivity Protocols
IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g
Encryption
128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP)
System requirements details
System Requirements Details
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - Pentium II - RAM 64 MB - HD 100 MB
Remote control
Type
Remote control
Technology
Infrared
Connections
Connector Type
1 x network ( RJ-45 )
1 x SCART ( 21 PIN SCART )
1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 )
1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono )
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
SCART cable
Software
Drivers & Utilities, Philips Media Manager
Power
Type
External
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational
15 Watt
Manufacturer's product description
The SLM5500 wireless adapter enables users to wirelessly access and enjoy digital multimedia entertainment directly on their PCs or TV sets from the Internet. It allows playback of protected Windows Media Audio (WMA) files and non-protected music. The adapter is especially designed for PC users and those who want to collect and listen to music with absolute maximum convenience. A major advantage of the Streamium wireless adapters is that users do not need cable connections from the PC to their HiFi systems, so PC music can be enjoyed anywhere throughout the home. The adapters 'talk' to a computer and give the ease of use expected from a DVD or CD player. Music can be easily controlled from the comfort of the living room couch, in the bedroom or kitchen, through a single remote control. Installation of the wireless adapters could not be easier using Philips' Simple Installation Wizard. In particular, the SLM5500 provides an automatic update to the latest software version. An added video feature of the slimline SLM5500 allows the storage of photos on the PC with HD super-sharp image quality viewing on FlatTV. Storage and playback of movies support the Windows Media Video (WMV) format. Moreover, the SLM5500 works with multiple PCs on a home network, while the stylish and easy-to-use user interface enhances simple navigation.
