definately samsung !!! They are one of the best brands and worth the money due to its higher contrast and resolution. Plus u might wanna shop around before buying cause different places offer different prices and can be further negotiated for a discount.
I bought the samsung 26" lcd and the cheapest i could negotiated was $1400 everywhere. But then i found harvey norman in penrith and they were selling it for store price $1292. Couldn't get anymore of a discount as they get the lcd's at wholesale price for $1280. They do this to try to lift the sales up before the end of financial year so it looks better, better more, customers will come back !!!