Dont get a Samsung unless you get a long warranty. Good tv (picture quality) but have A LOT of problems.
DLP tv diplays bulbs go out real quick and need to be replaced and they run about $100-$200. LCDs can get burn ins.
Are you gonna get HD channels? HDTVs are GREAT and play really good DVDs.
You want widescreen?
The JVC 32 inch iArt HDTV has a really good picture and is in the regular 4:3 format but is widescreen for HD. Same with the 32 inch Sony HiScan(their term for HD). The JVC runs about $899 and Sony for $999 but you could probly find the Sony on sale somewhere.