Samsung LA 32A450 Series 4 LCD TV

Performance
We started off by checking what preset modes were available, and we noticed Cinema, Standard and Dynamic. Cinema, my favorite, displayed warm, slightly washed-out images with a sepia feel, which no doubt works well for movies. Dynamic proved disappointing.

The LA 32A450 has a very comprehensive menu, so there's no need to stick to presets. Calibrating the TV for brightness and contrast was especially interesting, thanks to the neat backlight control and also gamma correction (which is not usually found in LCD TVs).

I must mention that the TV has very good black levels. It's not that refined at the lower end of the bandwidth, though the blackest blacks in our test patterns were reached after some adjustment. The color and skin tones proved lovely. The TV has neutral colors, and an accurate tint control that gives desired offsets in color. So you can achieve some nice hues like Cinema mode.

We played games like Crysis (PC) and Ninja Gaiden (PS3) to check the motion and detail, and the image looked a little washed out, with a laidback feel. I’m afraid the sharpness control didn't help much; it actually worsens the image at high levels. This proved a slight negative, as detail is not the best in this TV. The games look very good though, as the color and vibrancy are very impressive.

Conclusion
At Rs 44,000 I think the LA 32A450 is decent value for money, considering that new 32-inchers cost around 50K these days. Moreover, despite the slight haze, this TV is in no way a compromise. The images are rich, and movies especially look good. Recommended for entry-level enthusiasts.