Loewe Connect Media Series LCD TV(22", 26", 32", 42")

iPod-like onscreen menus, works with Mac and PC, fabulous hi-fi sound

Hugely expensive, chunky, less than total file support

Loewe's latest packs in Wi-Fi streaming, a 160GB hard disk and Full HD pictures, but its immense speakers prove its star turn

Stylish design ; Fantastic features ; Superb audio

Expensive ; Confusing user menus

Meanwhile, if you're watching HD and you want to call in the TV's pixel-by-pixel 'no overscanning' mode, you have to choose a '16:9 PC' setting. Highly illogical

Some people might expect perfect rather than very good pictures for the best part of three grand, I guess. But for me, the Connect 42 as an overall package has the looks, feel, features, unique flexibility and all-round performance quality it needs to...

Sumptuous design ; Frequently excellent picture quality ; Outstanding audio ; Brilliant multimedia capability ; Can be upgraded with a number of modules

Very dear ; Care has to be taken with the picture set-up ; Some motion-processing artefacts ; Black levels could be better

Conclusion Not everyone will want or be able to cough up nearly £3,000 for a 42-inch TV. But we think the Connect 42 Media Full-HD+ 100 DR+ is talented enough to justify its steep price, particularly if you're also tempted by Loewe's other AV offerings

Design ; HD picture ; Sound quality ; Remote ; Menu system ; PVR integration ; Media streaming

Price ; Freeview picture could be better

If you want something a bit more reasonable, but a similar size, consider the Philips 32PFL9603, which also features Ambilight to engage you in games and movies. If you're looking to spend more and want a great TV, don't forget that for this kind of...

In terms of design and features, Loewe's Connect 37 is a truly unique proposition that should deservedly win a devoted premium-buyer following. But picture quality obsessive that I am, I can't quite bring myself to give a whole-hearted recommendation...

Slick concept. Excellent integration. Good picture. Superb sound. Gorgeous looks

Picture has some noise. Doesn't support Apple Lossless. Hard-disk and Freesat modules are cost options

Not cheap, but the Connect 37 delivers enough quality and geek prowess to justify its lofty aspirations

Picture and sound quality ; Media streaming ; Built-in PVR ; Ease of use ; Design

Price ; Some codec support missing from media streaming portion

We can't pretend this isn't an expensive piece of equipment, but we can't forget that it's much more than just a TV. The Loewe Connect 37 Full-HD+ DR+ is three products in one: a media streamer, PVR and television, all with excellent functionality. By...

A clever concept; good picture with great sound; easy-to-use considering its complex nature

Some picture noise; won't stream Apple Lossless files or high bit-rate MP3s; DR+ hard drive and Freesat tuner are cost options