MusicPal WiFi radio from Freecom now on pre-order.

Internet radio – a market which seems to be heating up lately – is getting another entry to the game in Freecom’s latest device. The company has just announced its MusicPal WiFi radio, which can access up to 5,000 pre-programmed internet stations (or you can add your own), stream your MP3s and WAVs from your PC or network, and can be connected to your home stereo when it’s time to party. The small, stylish device runs on the Linux 2.6 kernel, had 802.11b/g and wired 10/100 RJ45 connectivity, and sports a 128×64 pixel monochrome LCD. The MusicPal goes on sale in August for €129, although the company is taking pre-orders right now. Too bad royalties are poised to kill the internet radio star this Sunday.