Loewe BluTech Vision Blu-ray Player

With Blu-ray not having any sort of competition in terms of video formats, it is time for various companies to roll out their own Blu-ray players in hope that the market will grow and slowly phase out the current DVD format. The Loewe BluTech Vision Blu-ray player is the latest of such players, so what does Trusted Reviews have to say about it?

If you’re looking for visual decadence then no-one does it quite like Loewe, and the BluTech Vision is yet another addition to its impressive portfolio of eye-catching kit. It’ll make a stylish addition to your system, particularly if that system is made up of matching Loewe kit, but despite its seductive exterior we’re not enamoured by what’s under the hood – the profile 1.0 specification and limited hi-res audio support are bad enough, but the poor multimedia compatibility, sluggish interface and patchy performance rub salt in the wound, particularly at this price. You’re better off buying the Panasonic DMP-BD30, which is a cheaper and more talented player that gets you many more features and Profile 1.1 capabilities into the bargain.

Frankly, for £795.00 (after taxes) I’d much rather use that dough to purchase a PS3 along with a fair number of games to keep me occupied.