well i have a 27"sony wega and i hate this tv. its about to join faite of your tv i think. i am sure this is up for debate, but i have not been impressed with sony products for several years.
ive heard good things about philips, but have never owned one. i'm a huge fan of Samsung Tvs right now. Best buy has a good price on 26", WS flat tube tv, with HD tuner built in.
Samsung
Johnny