Typical price: £3,200
What is it: HD-ready 42-inch plasma TV
What we think: A gorgeous catwalk model of a plasma, the Loewe unfortunately can't compete on picture quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 August 2005
Tags: Loewe, Loewe Xelos A42, plastic, vibrant colours, HD
We like:
Style; high-definition functionality; sound quality
We don't like:
Arbitary navigation system; picture quality issues on HD; contrast depth
You might also need:
HDMI cable; component cable; Scart cable
CNET UK judgement:
The Loewe badge usually guarantees two things -- high price and high style. The Xelos A42 has an understated, sultry design and high-definition compatibility, but it doesn't have a stupid price tag. It also offers decent connectivity, offset by an overly complicated navigation and picture quality issues
Full review:
Even though Germany has given us Audi and Jurgen Klinsmann, Teutonic design has rarely hit the heights of Loewe's television stylings. Giving Bang & Olufsen a run for its money, Loewe is also on a crusade to make televisions upgradeable, with Internet connectivity and internal hard drive recorders just two of the optional extras on the majority of its range. Continue Reading...
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